<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Office Location: </span><strong><span style="line-height:115%;">Any Apex Office (Fargo, Bismarck, Dickinson, Minot, ND or Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud, Minnetonka, MN) / Remote Location also considered</span></strong><br><br><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">The location of this position is flexible and can be performed from any of our Apex offices or remotely within 100 miles of our ND Offices. The candidate will be expected to attend in person key business, client, and project related meetings, including personnel meetings if they are a direct supervisor. This person will report directly to the Transportation Sector Leader. This position is considered a strategic hire and will provide an opportunity to build an environmental team <span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;">by expanding services to public and private clients.</span></span> Key responsibilities will include being involved with technical work for transportation and water projects requiring NEPA documentation, threatened and endangered species assessments, public agency coordination, permitting, and wetland delineation/mitigation. This position will also require participating in the development of new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals and active collaboration on projects with other project managers.</span></span><br><span style="line-height:normal;"> <br><b>Essential Tasks and Duties:</b></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Preparing NEPA documentation for projects including Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements and Categorical Exclusions.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Participate in business development and marketing activities related to environmental work with existing clients and potential new clients.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Prepares technical proposals for project pursuits with other project managers and market leaders.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Contributes to project pursuit efforts by participating in interviews for specific projects that have a heavy need for environmental planning.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Preparing permits related to the Clean Water Act Sections 10/404 (Corps) and 401 Water Quality Certifications and USFWS Section 7 Consultation.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Review field and office wetland delineations and review jurisdictional determinations by agencies.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Participate in transportation team, management, and company staff meetings and seminars when appropriate.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Assists with the development of budgets for planning work.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Responsible for hiring and recruiting other environmental staff as needed and approved by the Sector Leader.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Effective communication skills with the public will be required in settings such as public meetings, informational meetings, construction notifications, etc.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Travel and out of town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during deadlines for submittals.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Other duties as assigned.</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><b>Qualifications: </b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">A Bachelor’s degree in planning, natural resource management, environmental science, biological science, ecology or related field.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">5+ years of environmental planning and permitting experience requiring knowledge with NEPA document preparation and environmental permitting.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Experience with transportation projects and public agencies located in North Dakota and Minnesota is preferred.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Specialized experience authoring Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements is preferred.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.</span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"> <b>Physical Requirements: </b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Required to occasionally work in an outdoors environment.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. </span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">Must work scheduled hours in the office or onsite for projects. </span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:4px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;">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, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><b><span style="line-height:107%;">Benefits:</span></b></span><br><br><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">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.</span></span><br><br><span style="line-height:107%;"><b><span style="line-height:107%;">We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:</span></b></span></span></span></p><ol><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Performance-based bonuses</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Health, dental, and vision insurance</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Life insurance</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing contribution</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Paid parental leave</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Paid time off</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Short- and long-term disability coverage</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Employee wellness program</span></span></span></span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><b><span style="line-height:107%;">Base Salary Pay Range:</span></b><span style="line-height:107%;"> $90k - $130k (<i>Actual base pay is dependent on several factors, including experience, education, licensure, job location, and internal equity.)</i></span></span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal;">EOE/AA</span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal;">Please email [email protected] with any questions.</span></span></span></p>