Job Description:
Summary:
Barr is seeking an environmental permitting specialist to join its Duluth office and undertake challenging and fast-paced work on large and complex environmental permitting and compliance projects. Assigned work tasks may include conducting environmental reviews; communicating with regulatory agencies and client contacts; developing and reviewing environmental permit applications; leading a team of people in environmental review and permitting; coordinating field inspections and supporting field staff; and reviewing field reports to verify environmental compliance. The specialist will work with other Barr staff, regulatory staff, clients, and subcontractors.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in physical, natural, or environmental science; chemical or environmental engineering; or a similar degree
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Superior task management skills including scheduling, prioritizing, and following up
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2+ years of professional experience with federal/state environmental regulatory programs, or related experience
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Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, regulators, and clients
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Strong technical and problem-solving skills
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Attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
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Strong computer skills including word processing and use of spreadsheets
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A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs
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Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
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Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with state and federal environmental regulations, permitting processes (including EAW and EIS), and/or field compliance for utility corridor projects
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Experience with soil erosion and sedimentation control plans, construction storm water plans, and site restoration plans
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Proficiency with GIS tools
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 can be based out of Barr's Minneapolis or Duluth, Minnesota, offices.
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000–$95,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 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. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.
Benefits:
People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include:
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Professional development funding
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401(k) retirement savings plan
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Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution
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Cash bonus
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Medical and dental insurance
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Life insurance
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Disability and accidental death insurance
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Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
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Paid holidays
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Paid time off
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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.
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What We Do
Barr provides engineering and environmental consulting services to clients across the Midwest, throughout the Americas, and around the world. We have been employee-owned since 1966 and trace our origins to the early 1900s. Working together, our 1,000+ engineers, scientists, and technical specialists help clients develop, manage, and restore natural resources.
Barr’s project teams work with clients in industries such as power, refining, mining, and manufacturing as well as attorneys, government agencies, and natural-resource-management organizations. Our project sites range from iron-ore mines in South America to wind-power farms in South Dakota, from manufacturing facilities in California to oil-sands fields in western Canada.
Barr is an EEO employer. For more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.barr.com
