Compliance Environmental Specialist

Columbus, OH
100 E Campus View Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235, USA

GAI Consultants is seeking a Compliance Environmental Specialist (Assistant Environmental Specialist
2) with experience in performing field compliance monitoring to be based out of our Columbus, OH / Canton, OH / Cincinnati, OH office, within our Power & Energy Business Unit. This position is remote and will require technical analysis and writing as well as some travel to various project sites regional to the Upper 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 Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, and Indiana.

The successful candidate will serve as a field lead to perform, with minimal supervision, various assignments including, but not limited to those listed below.

• Perform field monitoring of erosion and sediment (E&S) controls on various types of construction projects (linear and site‑based) while working independently.
• 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.
• Prepare and review periodic monitoring reports based upon field observations. Reports may be submitted via paper report or electronically as required.
• 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.
• Agree and adhere to the Health and Safety requirements of GAI Consultants and GAI’s clients.
• Maintain QA/QC standards and adhere to the Quality Management System procedures of GAI Consultants and the quality procedures of GAI’s clients.

• Minimum of an Associates (A.S.) degree from an accredited college with an engineering/environmental/science focus.
• Two to four years of demonstrated experience in performing environmental field monitoring, with preference for E&S control monitoring experience.
• Comprehension of E&S control BMP concepts, designs, and maintenance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical writing ability.
• Ability to utilize electronic location devices such as a GPS or GPS‑enabled device to collect data tied to a project location.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other MS Office applications, and familiarity with report, database, and form completion through both MS Word applications (e.g., Access, SQL) and online programs.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to pass required screening to drive a GAI vehicle.
• Must be flexible. Travel will be expected as part of this position.
• Regional travel for various construction projects (2‑5 hours round trip). 4‑5 days/week, year‑round. Office time will be available.

• 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.
• Past experience working with an environmental review agency (e.g., state or local conservation district) either for the agency or as a consultant or owner.
• Experience in SWPPP, NPDES Permit Application and/or Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan Development.
• Basic knowledge of Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and/or hazardous waste due diligence investigations.
• Experience with waste management (e.g., waste identification/evaluation/verification, sampling, storage, and disposal).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or GIS (ArcGIS).
• Experience in environmental compliance such as air compliance and/or spill response planning a plus.
• Knowledge of Section 401/404 permitting, stream and wetland surveys, delineation techniques, and permitting.
• Certifications:
  
  Qualified Environmental Inspector (PA), Responsible Person for Erosion and Sediment Control (MD),…