Remote Permitting Policy Director - Clean Energy Reform

Permit Power; California (MO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Pre-tax commuter benefits

FSA

401k with 5% matching

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Permit Power is a fully remote nonprofit in the U.S. focused on simplifying permitting, inspections, HOAs, and codes to lower costs for home solar and batteries.

As Permitting Policy Director, you will co-lead our policy agenda, draft bill language, build coalitions, and be the external policy expert.

This role reports to the Chief of Policy, involves occasional travel for hearings, and offers $135,000–$160,000 yearly with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in policy development, advocacy, and/or regulatory affairs related to solar, construction, permitting, or government efficiency.
• Track record of developing and executing policy agendas within state legislatures.
• Technical expertise with electrical, structural, and/or fire safety concepts.
• Experience testifying before policymakers and developing materials.
• Ability to build coalitions and partner with stakeholders to achieve policy goals.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear language for policymakers and the public.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute a comprehensive permitting policy plan for home solar products and related codes.
• Draft and vet permitting bill language; produce advocacy materials and talking points.
• Lobby legislators and executive branch officials; negotiate with opposition.
• Develop and manage coalitions with builders, industry groups, think tanks and advocates.
• Act as the organization’s subject-matter expert on permits, inspections, and codes.
• Evaluate jurisdiction compliance and refine solutions to remove barriers.

Skills

Policy development

Legislative advocacy

Regulatory affairs

Solar policy

Permitting

Coalitions

Engineering basics

Public speaking

Job description

Permit Power is a fully remote nonprofit in the U.S. focused on simplifying permitting, inspections, HOAs, and codes to lower costs for home solar and batteries.

As Permitting Policy Director, you will co-lead our policy agenda, draft bill language, build coalitions, and be the external policy expert.

This role reports to the Chief of Policy, involves occasional travel for hearings, and offers $135,000–$160,000 yearly with full benefits.