Environmental Specialist 1

Description

• Complete construction inspections, erosion control monitoring, and environmental marking and staking
• Guidance and oversight from Task Managers and Project Managers.
• Preparation of permit applications and reviews
• Working towards leading field studies and data collection; Generates well written, technically sound documents with little assistance from senior staff and requiring minor edits; Agency interface; Data analysis and interpretation; Acquires ability to research Federal, State, and local applicable environmental regulations and guidance and applies them to project specifics; extensive knowledge of wetland delineations; wetland restoration and wetland design; ecological field surveys; endangered species surveys (understand the requirements of the endangered species act, understand when and how to consult with these agencies, and have working knowledge of the species within the area we work), and duties as required; May become specialized within a specific discipline; receives technical training for career enhancement.
• Assigning and overseeing tasks under the direct supervision of the task manager and maintaining budgets and schedules; keeping very close communication with Task Managers; assisting Project Managers or Task Manager with proposal preparation; scopes of work and project component cost estimates.
• Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
• Assist with field data collection and wetland delineations
• Assist with environmental report preparation and other NEPA work as needed
• Works as a part of a team and coordinates work with others.

Requirements

• The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Gain knowledge of regulatory requirements and complete basic regulatory agency applications
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell.
• 4+ Years Experience
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staffs; interact with clients with close oversight, interacts closely with Project Managers and various Department Managerial Staff, performs well with client communications.
• The employee must wear Personal Protective Equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar field of study
• Begins to demonstrate critical thinking skills, works on small projects or portions of larger projects; assist Task Managers with aspects of projects; proactively implements Quality Management System (QMS) for project deliverables.

Benefits

• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance