Environmental Scientist/Consultant – New Mexico Focus – Mid/Senior Level (Hybrid)

Description

• Environmental technical expertise: managing environmental surveys and assessments (archaeological and historical; threatened and endangered species; baseline ecological; wetland delineations, inventories, and functional assessments).
• Agency relationships: consulting and negotiating with federal, state, and local regulatory officials and agencies.
• Project management: leading and supporting multidisciplinary project teams in developing state- and federal-level environmental review documents and permit applications.
• Client service: building and maintaining client relationships and supporting business development activities. Working with clients to identify, scope, and manage environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects, as well as providing technical advice and support regarding regulatory strategies.

Requirements

• Experience in training and mentoring staff.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
• Experience working as a third-party contractor on federal Environmental Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements.
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Field data collection and analysis, and familiarity with the ecological systems in the Intermountain West.
• Experience: 8 or more years of experience directly related to environmental review and permitting projects.
• Project management: ability to lead and work with multidisciplinary teams to fulfill commitments on schedule and within budget and to provide professional services that exceed client expectations and requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to prepare and support the review of technical reports and other deliverables.
• Experience or familiarity with the following regulatory programs and permitting requirements: water appropriations, wetlands (CWA 404), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (CWA 402), threatened and endangered species (Section 7) compliance, and cultural resources (Section 106) compliance.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources management, biology, ecology, environmental engineering, or another related scientific field.
• Knowledge of and experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and interrelated federal and state regulations and processes.
• Travel: ability and willingness to travel as needed to complete job duties.
• Experience working directly with federal agencies in New Mexico and surrounding geographies.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials in the Four Corners region.
• Work environment: some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided.
• Ability to effectively organize and direct field crews and task teams with minimal direct supervision.
• 12 or more years of experience directly related to environmental review and permitting projects, with recent consulting experience in the Intermountain West.

Benefits

• Travel expectation: up to 10% of your time, may vary based on project and client needs.
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
• Hybrid: 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 in Barr's Albuquerque, New Mexico, office. Note: Although this position is considered hybrid, we expect this position to be in the office two to three times per week for in-person collaboration opportunities.
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Compensation: anticipated range of $95,000 to $125,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance