Environmental Data Management Specialist - Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co.
dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
3033 Orchard Vista Drive Southeast (Show on map)
Jan 03, 2025
Job Description: Summary: Barr is seeking an experienced environmental data management specialist to join its data management practice group. The person in this position will work primarily in the environmental database EQuIS, with a heavy emphasis in Microsoft Excel. Primary responsibilities will include providing technical expertise and guidance on complex data projects, working with data experts to advance Barr's analytical capabilities, and teaming with other staff members on internal initiatives and processes in support of company objectives. In addition, assigned work tasks may include entering data into the EQuIS database, manually checking data thoroughly against original documents, entering geologic data and producing boring logs, developing charts and reports, performing advanced formulas and functions in Microsoft Excel, following processes set by the data management department, and discussing data and projects with other data management staff members and project managers. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in environmental studies/sciences, geology, chemistry, biology or related field 10 or more years of professional experience working with relational databases and managing large datasets 5 or more years of experience working within the EQuIS database Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including experience with charts and functions Exceptional deductive reasoning skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness Strong mathematical and scientific skills Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with the following applications: SQL, gINT, R, and/or ArcGIS Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including experience with macros and pivot tables Knowledge of chemistry and/or geology Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 - 90,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based upon relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP. Benefits: People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr's benefits package offerings include: professional development funding 401(k) retirement savings plan employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution cash bonus medical and dental insurance life insurance disability and accidental death insurance flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses paid holidays paid time off 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 can be based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Bismark, North Dakota; Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Jefferson City, Missouri; Salt Lake City, Utah or Hibbing, Minnesota, offices #LI-Hybrid Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.