Summary
Barr is a nearly 800-person engineering and environmental consulting organization working with clients across the Midwest, throughout the Americas, and around the world. We help clients develop, manage, process, and restore natural resources. Headquartered in Minneapolis, we have offices in Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, Utah, and Alberta, Canada.
The person selected for this position will lead Barr’s library and records management functions, including supervising the library staff and supporting the implementation of practices outlined in Barr’s records management manual. The position requires leading continuous improvement in company-wide records management, working in a highly collaborative organization in which work is primarily delivered through dynamic, project-based teams.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a library or records management related field, or significant, relevant work experience along with a related four-year degree
• Direct work experience in a similar leadership role
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to balance strong attention to detail with a big-picture view of business processes
• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvements to cross-functional processes by building consensus among diverse stakeholders (influence without authority)
• Ability to build collaborative internal relationships
• Previous success with leading and coaching direct reports
• Demonstrated track record of staying current with industry practices and the ability to apply best practices to business needs
• Strong understanding of available technologies and tools to support business needs related to library and information management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel occasionally to other Barr offices in the US and Canada
• Acceptable driving record
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree or recognized certifications in library science, records management, or related field
• Experience in the development and maintenance of procedures and process documentation on an organizational scale
• Experience in the use of knowledge-sharing systems and concepts
• Related experience in a professional services firm
Barr Engineering Co. reserves the right to consider other legitimate, non-discriminatory factors that are not specifically listed.
We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status.
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