Environmental Specialist

Position: Environmental Specialist 2
Location: Cranberry Township

GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Specialist with experience in Permitting and Field Compliance to be based out of our Cranberry Township office, Pennsylvania, within our Energy Business Unit. 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, but also with opportunities in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and other States.

The successful candidate will serve in an experienced role and perform, with minimal supervision, various assignments including, but not limited to those listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and understand specifications, permits, permit conditions, permitting modifications, etc. for air and water quality projects on a local, state and federal level.
• Assist with environmental reporting and recordkeeping related to the items above and prepare and review periodic monitoring reports based upon field observations provided by others.
• Assist with the preparation of various environmental requests such as sound studies, wetland and stream delineation reports, and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Assist with erosion and sediment (E&S) control and stormwater plans associated with both site and linear construction Projects.
• Performing in-field assistance with E&S controls on various types of construction Projects (linear and site-based) while working independently.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum of an Associates (A.S.) degree from an accredited college with an environmental/science focus.

Approximately six to ten years of experience with environmental permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping related to air and water quality.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical writing ability.

Ability to utilize electronic location devices (such as a GPS) to collect data tied to a Project location.

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.

A valid driver's license along with ability to pass required screening to drive a GAI vehicle.

Must be flexible. Travel will be expected as part of this position. Ability to drive distances of potentially 4-6+ hours round trip and with minimal overnight stays out of town being required.

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

A Bachelors (B.S.) degree from an accredited college with an environmental/science focus.

Ten plus years of demonstrated experience in environmental permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping.

Four or more years of demonstrated experience in environmental field compliance and reporting.

Previous experience performing sound level studies, including modeling, for clients.

Experience performing Environmental Due Diligence (Phase I ESAs) site assessments.

Experience with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans.

Knowledge of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and 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. Consideration will be given to candidates that can demonstrate experience and comprehension of E&S control BMP concepts, designs, and maintenance requirements.

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.

Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or GIS, particularly ArcGIS.

Physical Demands and/or Other Job Information:

• Ability to walk moderate…