Assistant Environmental Specialist

GAI Consultants is currently looking for an Assistant Environmental Specialist 3 to join the Wisconsin Environmental Team. Primary office work responsibilities include conducting review and documentation of environmental resources for energy projects, environmental permitting tasks, and construction/project compliance coordination. Office work can be completed from a remote, in-office, or hybrid setting. Field work responsibilities include providing support for storm water compliance monitoring, wetland and waterway field studies, rare species habitat assessments, and FERC hyrdopower relicensing studies.

The individual should have knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting regulations to support energy related projects, or an interest in developing these skills while employed. They will assist in the compilation of data and preparation of reports and permitting documents and will also have the opportunity to develop new skills working on environmental project tasks as needed and directed by Task Managers and Project Managers.

• Complete construction inspections, erosion control monitoring, and environmental marking and staking
• Assist with field data collection and wetland delineations
• Work is expected to be Approximately 50% field work and 50% office based work. Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Gain knowledge of regulatory requirements and complete basic regulatory agency applications
• Receive technical training for career enhancement
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Ecology, Engineering, Biology, or Environmental Science; advanced degree a plus.
• 3-4 years of experience commensurate with environmental consulting practices with a background in environmental science, ecology, or construction inspection services.
• Work is expected to be approximately 50% field-based work and 50% office-based work. Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Advanced technical writing ability. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills a must.
• Travel within Southern Wisconsin is a requirement and extended field assignments are likely. Position will be based in a remote home office with field work mostly located in the Wisconsin regional area.
• Technical knowledge of natural resources and field assessment methods.
• Knowledge and experience with erosion and sedimentation control monitoring and construction inspections on linear projects is preferred.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and use of GPS tools.
• A current Driver's License is required.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  
  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands and work characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Characteristics

• Possess basic skills; follows procedures; learns record keeping protocols general…