Vegetation Manager, O&M

Job Title:                             Vegetation Manager, O&M

Department:                      Operations

Reports to:                           Associate Director, Operations & Maintenance

Reporting Location:      Madison, WI

FLSA Status:                      Exempt

Compensation:                $80,000 - 120,000 

Company Overview:                  

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

Position Objective:   

The Vegetation Manager, O&M reports to the Associate Director of Operation & Maintenance and works hand in hand with the Development, Delivery, and Operations teams, subcontractors, and other support staff to plan, execute and manage top quality vegetation within OneEnergy’s solar projects. The position will have responsibility for managing contractors and internal staff to ensure successful vegetation establishment and maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills to lead internal efforts for vegetation establishment from construction through long term ownership of projects, including landowner, contractor, and customer coordination. This position will drive OneEnergy’s efforts to remain at the forefront of native habitat establishment and supporting dual-use solar implementation.

Responsibilities: 

• Leading vegetation establishment and management for solar projects throughout the Midwest.
• Establishing strong relationships with a network of contractors providing vegetation establishment and maintenance services.
• Lead RFP and contracting efforts for all vegetation establishment and maintenance projects, as well as administrative accounting for those contracts. Includes safety, scheduling, review of reports, billables/receivables, and warranty management.
• Developing best practices to establish and maintaining native and pasture vegetation within solar projects.
• Facilitating clear communication of vegetation requirements and expectations between Development, Construction Staff, Engineering, and administrative staff to ensure successful vegetation is established.
• Managing OneEnergy’s compliance and closeout of stormwater permits on construction sites.
• Continually analyzing vegetation establishment methods to reduce operational maintenance in agrivoltaics, dual use solar and native vegetation establishment and management.
• Lead OneEnergy’s approach to compliance with environmental regulations on Operational projects.
• Lead erosion control and management plans for all OER projects.
• Operating in a professional, responsible, and collaborative manner with all project participants

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Eco-restoration, Environmental Sciences or related field. 
• Two to three years’ minimum experience in native vegetation management or related field. 
• Must demonstrate a high degree of time management and organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize/manage multiple projects at various stages of development and operations.
• Must possess strong quantitative analysis and critical thinking skills. 
• Must have the ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and stress while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• Excellent PC computer skills and familiarity with MS Office and Windows.
• Demonstrated track record of success in ecological restoration or research field.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proven ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable service to project stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability. 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.
• Ability to contribute to an amicable working environment with colleagues.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude. 
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility. 
• A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable.
• Ability to travel and access sites of varying Position requires frequent travel to sites, up to 1-2 weeks per month or about 50% of working time in the growing season; must carry an active driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs/ We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year), Paid Paternity Leave and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.