Ecologist – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Description

• Client Relationships: develop and maintain client relationships and work with permitting agencies and public officials.
• Report writing: perform botanical and wildlife surveys, perform threatened and endangered species reviews, and prepare environmental impact assessments.
• Project management: assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project managers and clients.
• Wetland delineation: oversee wetland delineations, inventories, and functional assessments.
• Permitting: develop permit applications.

Requirements

• Experience with managing and leading project teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, hydrology, soil science, or a similar natural resources field.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in collaborating and negotiating with local, state, and federal regulators.
• Proficiency with GIS tools.
• Advanced degree and/or specialized experience in ecology or other natural resources field.
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of state and federal protected species programs.
• Work environment: ability to work in locations that have rough terrain typical of construction/manufacturing/rural outdoor sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of and experience with wetland restoration design, construction, and restoration project contracting and management.
• Travel requirement: up to 20 percent domestic field/on-site work.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Compensation: anticipated range of $80,000–105,000/year. 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.
• 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 out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
• 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
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance