Senior Environmental Specialist

Gai Consultants is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist for their Bridgeport, WV office. The role involves field compliance monitoring of erosion and sediment controls on construction projects, requiring minimal supervision. Responsibilities include data collection using GPS, preparing monitoring reports, and assisting with environmental documentation. The position requires travel and overnight stays. Candidates should have experience in environmental regulations and strong technical writing skills.
About the position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist with experience in Field Compliance Monitoring to work out of our Bridgeport office within our Power/Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Sector. This position is in anticipation of more growth and is an evergreen position. As such, the timeline to hire is unknown and will be as needed. If you are interested in this type of work we encourage you to apply and we will reach out when we are ready to move forward. It could be several months. The successful candidate will serve as a field lead to perform, with minimal supervision, monitoring of erosion and sediment controls on various types of construction projects; both site-based and linear Projects. The successful candidate 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 Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the surrounding region. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include performing field monitoring of erosion and sediment (E&S) controls on various types of construction projects with minimal supervision, working independently. The candidate will utilize electronic location devices such as a GPS or a GPS-enabled device to collect data tied to a Project location. They will review and understand E&S control and stormwater plans associated with both site and linear construction Projects, prepare periodic monitoring reports based on field observations, and assist with the preparation of environmental reports or permit applications as assigned. Adherence to Health and Safety requirements of GAI Consultants and GAI's clients is crucial, along with maintaining QA/QC standards and adhering to the Quality Management System procedures of GAI Consultants and the quality procedures of GAI's clients. Flexibility is essential as travel will be expected as part of this position with overnight stays out of town being required. Technical writing ability is also necessary.

Responsibilities
• Perform field monitoring of erosion and sediment (E&S) controls on various types of construction projects with minimal supervision, working independently.
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• 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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• Review and understand E&S control and stormwater plans associated with both site and linear construction Projects.
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• Prepare periodic monitoring reports based on field observations, submitted via paper report or electronically.
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• Perform basic calculations and review specifications, permits, and permit conditions when required.
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• Assist with the preparation of environmental reports or permit applications such as wetland and stream delineation reports, erosion and sediment control plans, and sound studies as assigned.
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• 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.
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• Be flexible; travel will be expected as part of this position with overnight stays out of town being required.

Requirements
• 2-4 years of demonstrated experience in field monitoring, specifically E&S control monitoring experience is preferred.
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• Knowledge of Section 401/404 permitting, stream and wetland surveys, delineation techniques, and permitting is preferred.
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• Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations and permitting is required.
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• Familiarity with environmental agency E&S control guidelines and best management practice (BMP) designs, construction, and maintenance is required.
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• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or GIS is a plus.
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• Experience in SWPPP, NPDES Permit Application and/or Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan Development is a plus.

Nice-to-haves
• Bachelors or better in Environmental and Earth Science or related field.
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• Bachelors or better in Environmental Engineering or related field.

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