Environmental Planner
Office Location: Minnetonka, MN
Position Description:
The location of this position is flexible and can be performed from any of our Apex offices or remotely within 100 miles of any Apex office location. Key responsibilities will include environmental field studies, assisting in authoring NEPA environmental documents, and preparing federal, state and local permits. The field studies will include wetland delineations, avian studies, wildlife surveys, and tree/shrub surveys. This position will require travel to project locations and working outdoors where you may be exposed to changing weather conditions (rain, snow, sun, wind, etc.).
Qualification Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in planning, natural resource management, environmental science, biological science, ecology or related field.
- 2+ years of environmental planning and permitting experience.
- Experience with appropriate supplementary wetland training, ordinary high-water determinations, biological assessments, regional assessment methods required.
- Experience with transportation projects and public agencies located in North Dakota and Minnesota is preferred.
- Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience with GPS and GIS software preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
- Required to occasionally work in an outdoors environment.
- Required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
- Must work scheduled hours in the office or onsite for projects.
- To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, kill and/or ability required. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Tasks and Duties:
- Complete wetland, waterbody, and ordinary high-water delineations per the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements.
- Write field aquatic resource/wetland delineation reports for submittal to the USACE for jurisdictional determinations.
- Complete evaluations for general wildlife species and listed federal and state species of concern, as well as assess potential effects to species and habitat due to project related impacts.
- Assist in the development of reports, documents, and permits.
- Willing to learn and operate Trimble GPS equipment for field studies and delineations.
- Effective communication skills with the public will be required in settings such as public meetings, informational meetings, construction notifications, etc.
- This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
- Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
- Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal, and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
- Travel and out of town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during deadlines for submittals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
We're looking for experience, entrepreneurs and enthusiasm. Apex Engineering Group believes that every employee plays an important role in our company's success and that is why we strive to provide our employees with a benefits program that rewards them for their hard work and dedication they put forth everyday.
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Paid time off
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee wellness program
Base Salary Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000 (Actual base pay is dependent on several factors, including experience, education, licensure, job location, and internal equity.)
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Please email [email protected] with any questions.