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Environmental Scientist – Mid Level
| Company | Barr |
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| Location | Bismarck, ND, USA |
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| Salary | $70000 – $95000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/studies/policy, ecology, natural resources management, or a related field
- 8 years of relevant post-undergraduate experience
- Environmental consulting or regulatory agency work experience
- Wetland delineation, wetland assessment, wetland restoration design and construction, and restoration project contracting and management experience
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Experience writing reports of findings for client and agency distribution
- Project and task management experience
- Attention to detail
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams of specialists and regulators at all levels
- Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client 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 an acceptable driving record
Responsibilities
- Conducting and writing environmental impact assessments and related documentation
- 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.)
- Conducting wetland delineations, inventories, and functional assessments
- Communicating with regulatory agencies and client contacts
- Developing and reviewing environmental permit applications
- Reviewing field reports to verify environmental compliance
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of relevant post-undergraduate experience
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Advanced degree in a related area or specialized experience in the fields of environmental science or natural resources
- Experience with state and federal environmental review, regulatory interpretation, and permitting processes (including EAW, EA, and EIS) in the Midwest
- Wetland delineation, wetland functional assessment, wetland restoration design and construction, and restoration project monitoring, contracting, and management experience
- Applied knowledge of state and federal endangered species programs
- Experience with proposal development, business development, and client management
- Familiarity with GIS tools
