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Bolton & Menk Inc (Active) Natural Resources Specialist in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Description Bolton & Menk has a great opportunity for a Natural Resources Specialist to join our St. Cloud team! As a Star Tribune Top175 Workplace in Minnesota, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a great team of professionals. What you will be doing: Delineate aquatic resources and prepare delineation reports and permitting as required. Conduct Level I and II aquatic resource delineations using Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) 1987 manual and supplements. Prepare aquatic resource delineation reports detailing the findings of the investigation, completing the Corps and Wetland Conservation Act (CWA) Joint Application as required. Assist in design, permitting and monitoring of natural resource restorations. Research and prepare environmental assessments and permitting documents as needed or required. Prepare Joint Application, as well as MNDNR MPARS application, for projects working in or around aqutic resources. Prepare USFWS IPAC and MNDNR NHIS requests. Work in GIS, mapping and related databases. Communicate with reviewing agencies as required. Assist with preparation of natural resource portions of EAW, AUAR and EIS documents. Work in GIS, mapping and related databases. Mentors Natural Resource Interns and Technicians. Travels to work sites and project related locations, with some overnight travel What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, ecology, environmental or soil science or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Certified through the MN Wetland Professional Certificate Program (MWPCP). Ability to work outside in summer conditions on rough terrain. Proficient with state and federal threatened and endangered species laws. Proficient with applicable laws including the WCA and Section 404 of the CWA. Effective interpersonal written & verbal communication skills. Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong math skills. Strong attention to detail. Understands natural resources concepts. Understands engineering concepts and can read engineered plan sets. Thorough knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite. (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint) Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software. Effective knowledge and skills in ArcGIS Possess a valid driver's license. Understands and complies with company safety manual. WHY BOLTON & MENK? Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/ OUR BENEFITS At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitte to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team. including disability and vets. It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.