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

Barr • Albuquerque, NM

37d • $95,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is looking for additional project management and leadership support for environmental review and permitting projects. The person in this position will lead and assist teams in managing federal and state permitting and environmental review opportunities across the United States, with an emphasis on (although not limited to) transportation, renewable energy, minerals extraction, and natural resource management services in New Mexico and the greater Southwest United States. A successful person in this role is intrinsically motivated and emphasizes client service with team collaboration and development. They enjoy working independently and as part of a team, using their project management expertise, team-building capabilities, and technical ability for a variety of projects. They are flexible in working with their project teams and are willing to occasionally modify schedules to meet project deadlines and/or client needs. This person is also relationship-focused, as the role involves serving both internal and external clients.
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 Albuquerque, New Mexico, office. Note: Although this position is considered hybrid, we expect this position to be in the office 2–3 times per week for in-person collaboration opportunities. Travel expectation: up to 10% of your time, may vary based on project and client needs. 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.

Requirements

• Education: bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources management, biology, ecology, environmental engineering, or another related scientific field.
• Experience: 10 or more years of experience directly related to environmental review and permitting projects.
• Recent consulting experience (within the last 5 years).
• Field data collection and analysis and familiarity with the ecological systems in the Intermountain West.
• Knowledge of and experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and interrelated federal and state regulations and processes.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials in the Intermountain West region.
• 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 organize and direct field crews and task teams effectively with minimal direct supervision. Ability to communicate effectively to prepare and support the review of technical reports and other deliverables.
• Experience in training and mentoring staff.
• Travel: ability and willingness to travel as needed to complete job duties.
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with federal agencies in New Mexico and surrounding geographies.
• 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, cultural resources (Section 106) compliance.
• Experience working as a third-party contractor on federal Environmental Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements.

Responsibilities

• Project management: leading and supporting multidisciplinary project teams in developing federal- and state-level environmental review documents and permit applications.
• Staff development: coaching, mentoring, and providing development opportunities for other staff and team members.
• Environmental technical expertise: managing environmental surveys and assessments (archaeological and historical; threatened and endangered species; baseline ecological; wetland delineations, inventories, and functional assessments).
• Client service: building and maintaining relationships with clients and supporting business development activities. Additionally, working with clients to identify, scope, and manage environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects, as well as to provide technical advice and support regarding regulatory strategies.
• Agency relationships: consulting and negotiating with federal, state, and local regulatory officials and agencies.
• Public involvement: supporting community involvement and public outreach as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• 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
• 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
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees