Permitting Policy Director

What we do

Permit Power is an energy affordability non-profit focused on making home solar and battery systems more affordable by reducing bureaucratic barriers. We advocate for policy changes to modernize permitting and interconnection processes to enable tens of millions of American families to produce their own affordable electricity.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop Permit Power's permitting policy agenda
• Oversee the bill-to-law cycle
• Build and drive coalitions
• Serve as the subject matter expert
• Manage external research and consultants

What we’re looking for

• 7+ years of experience in policy development, legislative advocacy, and/or regulatory affairs related to solar, construction, permitting, or government efficiency
• Sufficient technical expertise with relevant engineering concepts to shape policy approach to permitting and inspection policies, building codes, and product safety standards
• Experience testifying before, interfacing with, and developing materials for policymakers
• Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and partner with stakeholders to achieve policy goals
• Ability to translate complex technical and engineering concepts into clear, accessible language and materials for policymakers, advocates, and the public
• Relationships with energy policy organizations, the building industry, technical consultants, research firms, and think tanks