Job Description:

Summary: The person in this position will assist with the management of state and federal environmental review and permitting opportunities across the United States, with an emphasis on mining services in the Midwest. This person will work with clients to identify, scope, and manage environmental review, permitting, and compliance projects, as well as provide technical advice and support. Work will involve helping build and maintain relationships with clients. This position can be served from any of Barr's U.S. locations. Barr may consider a remote working arrangement based on candidate qualifications. Fulfillment of the position responsibilities will require periodic travel.

This person will work with federal, state, and local government officials; non-governmental organizations; regulatory staff; resource managers; other industry representatives; technical and information resource experts; and interested and concerned citizens. Responsibilities may also involve supporting business development activities.

This person will also work with multidisciplinary Barr project teams to manage and support the development of state and federal-level environmental review documents and permit applications. Tasks may also include managing environmental surveys/assessments (archaeological/historical; threatened and endangered species; wetland delineations, inventories, and functional assessments); developing regulatory strategies with clients; consulting and negotiating with regulatory agencies; and supporting pu

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources management, or related field

7-10 years of experience directly related to environmental review and permitting projects

Proven ability to lead, organize, and direct multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of and experience with NEPA and state-equivalent regulations and processes

Knowledge of and familiarity with federal and state regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials

Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate in a consultative manner with project team members and clients

Demonstrated skills and abilities in negotiation; problem-solving; attention to detail; accuracy and producing high-quality deliverables; project organization and management; fulfilling commitments on schedule and meeting deadlines; leading teams in preparing effective documents and applications; and building strong working relationships

Self-initiative and motivation with an emphasis on client service

A flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs

Willingness to travel and work out of town

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 acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience with environmental permitting/consulting for mine sites; experience in the Midwest and/or with metallic mines is preferred

Experience managing environmental review and permitting projects at state (where applicable) and/or federal level

Experience and/or familiarity with the following regulatory programs and permitting requirements: NPDES, water appropriations, wetland permitting (USACE 404), threatened and endangered species (Section 7 compliance), cultural resources (Section 106 compliance), state and federal min

Experience with projects involving hydrology and water quality

Developed relationships with federal and Midwest states' regulatory agency staff, resource managers, and other government officials

Established relationships with mining clients

Experience working as a third- arty contractor on federal EA and/or EIS projects

Ability to process complex or rapidly developing information to extract key issues and implications and develop appropriate strategies

Experience training and mentoring staff

Up-to-date MSHA certification

A hybrid or remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a