Environmental Field Compliance Specialist 1

Gai Consultants seeks an Environmental Field Compliance Specialist 1 for their Energy Business Unit. This fully remote position involves field compliance monitoring, requiring travel to various project sites primarily in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Responsibilities include monitoring erosion and sediment controls, preparing reports, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in environmental regulations, with a focus on field monitoring and compliance.
About the position

GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Specialist with experience in Field Compliance Monitoring within our Energy Business Unit. This position is fully remote but will require travel to various project sites. Applicants should enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. This position will afford an excellent opportunity for the individual to expand their experience and knowledge base in federal and state environmental regulations and methodologies in primarily in Pennsylvania, but also with opportunities in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.

Responsibilities
• Performing field monitoring of erosion and sediment (E&S) controls on various types of construction Projects (linear and site-based) while working independently.
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• Review and understand specifications, permits, and permit conditions as well as E&S control and stormwater plans associated with both site and linear construction Projects.
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• Prepare and review periodic monitoring reports based upon field observations. Reports may be submitted via paper report or electronically as required.
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• Assist with the preparation of environmental reports, permit applications, and closeout requests such as wetland and stream delineation reports, erosion and sediment control plans, and sound studies.
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• Agree and adhere to the Health and Safety requirements of GAI Consultants and GAI's clients.
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• Maintain QA/QC standards and adhere to the Quality Management System procedures of GAI Consultants and the quality procedures of GAI's clients.

Requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical writing ability.
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• Ability to utilize electronic location devices such as a GPS or a GPS enabled device to collect data tied to a Project location.
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• Candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, and MS Office applications and be familiar with report, database, and form completion through both MS Word applications (e.g., Access, SQL) and online programs.
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• A valid driver's license along with ability pass required screening to drive a GAI vehicle.
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• Must be flexible. Travel will be expected as part of this position.
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• 75% travel to project sites. Overnight stays. Ability to drive distances of potentially 4-6+ hours round trip and with occasional overnight stays out of town being required.

Nice-to-haves
• Minimum of an Associates (A.S.) degree from an accredited college with an engineering/environmental/science focus.
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• Two to four years of demonstrated experience in field monitoring. Consideration will be given to candidates that can specifically show E&S control monitoring or similar experience.
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• Experience performing Environmental Due Diligence (Phase I ESAs) site assessments.
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• Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations and permitting and familiarity with environmental agency E&S control guidelines and best management practice (BMP) designs, construction, and maintenance.
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• Past experience working with an environmental review agency (e.g. state or local conservation district) either for the agency or with the agency as a consultant or owner.
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• Experience in SWPPP, NPDES Permit Application and/or Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan Development.
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• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or GIS (ArcGIS).
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• Experience in environmental compliance such as air compliance and/or spill response planning a plus.
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• Knowledge of Section 401/404 permitting, stream and wetland surveys, delineation techniques, and permitting.
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• Certifications: Qualified Environmental Inspector (PA), Responsible Person for Erosion and Sediment Control (MD), Virginia Qualified Personnel (VA), Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector (VA), Certified Dual Inspector (VA), Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector (National).

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