Project Environmental Specialist 1

Description

GAI Consultants is seeking a Project Environmental Compliance Specialist with experience in environmental compliance support to work within the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Business Sector within our Power & Energy Business Unit.

This position will require technical analysis and writing skills, support of and some demonstration of project management skills as well as some necessary travel to various project sites in the Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic Regions.

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 primarily in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.

The successful candidate will serve as technical specialist and an assistant manager to perform, with minimal supervision, various assignments including, but not limited to those listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assisting with the management and technical oversight of various environmental engineering and compliance projects and tasks for the CEE Environmental Engineering and Compliance Division including
• the preparation of permit applications (earth disturbance permit applications, air compliance permits, etc.),
• Sound and Noise Studies,
• Spill Response Plans (Including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure [SPCC] Plans) and secondary containment services associated with SPCC,
• Environmental Monitoring and Oversight (including Erosion and Sedimentation Control [E&SC] field compliance and Sound Monitoring),
• E&SC Plans, Stormwater Management Plans, and Permit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System [NPDES] coordination and termination assistance.
• On occasion, assisting with performing and / or conducting Phase I and II ESAs and hazardous waste due diligence investigations on various types of sites, including rural / agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Researching and understanding applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding environmental compliance, waste, chemicals, hazardous substances, and remediation programs (e.g., CAA and SPCC regulations, CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA, VCP, etc.).
• Supervising staff performing and on occasion performing field monitoring of erosion and sediment (E&S) controls on various types of construction Projects (linear and site-based) while working independently.
• Reviewing and understanding specifications, permits, and permit conditions as well as E&S control and stormwater plans associated with both site and linear construction Projects.
• Preparing and / or reviewing periodic monitoring reports based upon field observations. Reports may be submitted via paper report or electronically as required.
• Agreeing and adhering to the Health and Safety requirements of GAI Consultants and GAI's clients.
• Maintaining QA / QC standards and adhering to the Quality Management System procedures of GAI Consultants and the quality procedures of GAI's clients.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred : (Not required, but candidates that demonstrate these qualifications will be given preference)

Physical Demands and / or Other Job Information :

General Characteristics

Minimum Years of Experience

Education

Technical Responsibilities

Project and Task Management

Management Responsibility

Communication Skills

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include :

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Environmental and Earth Science (required)

Experience

10 years : Related Experience (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

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