Environmental Scientist – Mid Level (Hybrid)

Description

• Field support: conducting wetland delineations, inventories, functional assessments, protected species assessments, botanical inventories, and other ecological field investigations.
• Permitting and regulatory support: conducting and writing environmental impact assessments and related documentation, interpreting regulatory and permitting processes, communicating with regulatory agencies and client contacts, and developing and reviewing environmental permit applications.
• Environmental impact and reporting: performing desktop and field-based threatened and endangered species reviews and other biological and/or natural resources inventories (i.e., raptor surveys, migratory bird surveys, noxious weed inventories, etc.).

Requirements

• Licenses/certifications: must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Professional Wetland Scientist Certification.
• Experience with state and federal environmental review, regulatory interpretation, and permitting processes (including EAW, EA, and EIS) in the Midwest.
• Travel requirement: daily travel to field and client sites within the state of North Dakota during peak season. Up to 10 percent domestic field/on-site work involving short-term, out-of-town assignments.
• Wetland delineation, wetland functional assessment, wetland restoration design and construction, and restoration project monitoring, contracting, and management experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/studies/policy, ecology, natural resources management, biology, botany, or a related natural resources field.
• Familiarity with CAD or GIS tools (ArcGIS, Collector, etc.).
• Physical requirements: walking up to 10 miles per day in extreme temperatures of up to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
• Travel: ability and willingness to travel to site and client locations.
• Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience related to the job responsibilities described above.

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
• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training 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 Bismarck, North Dakota, office.
• Compensation: anticipated range of $75,000–95,000 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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance