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| Job ID: 14070240 |
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| Job Title: | Ecologist - Senior Level (Hybrid) |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
Job Description:
Summary:
The person in this position will work with clients and project teams on water resources, civil and environmental engineering, and related technical assignments. Tasks may include conducting and/or overseeing wetland delineations, inventories, and functional assessments; performing botanical and wildlife surveys; developing permit applications; planning wetland mitigation projects (including construction oversight); preparing environmental impact assessments; and negotiating with regulatory agencies. The specialist will work with scientists, engineers, and other Barr staff members as well as regulatory staff and clients. They will work to help clients meet ecological and regulatory constraints and prepare applications and reports required for project permitting, implementation, and mitigation of natural resource impacts.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in ecology, botany, hydrology, soil science, or similar natural resources field
10 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of and experience with Minnesota state and federal regulations and permitting processes including wetland delineation, permitting (Minnesota WCA, Minnesota Work in Public Waters, and Section 404), and mitigation
Knowledge of state and federal protected species programs
Field experience conducting wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and/or wildlife surveys
Experience in working and negotiating cooperatively with local, state, and federal regulators
Experience with managing and leading project teams
Experience preparing environmental impact assessment documents
Experience with GIS tools
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients
A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree and/or specialized experience in ecology or other natural resources field
10+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge of and experience with wetland restoration design, construction, and restoration project contracting and management
Proficiency with GIS tools
Experience with Minnesota EAW and EIS and/or federal EA and EIS preparation
Experience with power, pipeline, mining, and local government clients
Experience with business development
Current MSHA certification
A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of one of Barr's Minneapolis or Duluth, Minnesota, offices.
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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status.
Refer to ID 79375941 when applying |
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