Senior Environmental Specialist

GAI Consultants, Inc.
Florence, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2024
Position Summary:

GAI is searching for a Senior Environmental Specialist to work in our Florence, KY office. This individual will focus on environmental surveys, permitting, and compliance monitoring of energy related projects. Responsibilities will consist primarily of supporting environmental field work and reporting of wetland and stream delineations primarily in, but not limited to, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Essential Duties:

  • Provide general assistance with environmental permitting (local, state and federal) and compliance support for key segments of the energy industry.
  • Assist with field efforts for construction inspection and erosion control monitoring, wetland and stream delineations, stormwater permitting, and endangered species surveys and monitoring.
  • Assist with the preparation of permit applications and associated environmental reporting.
  • Technical responsibility for natural resource, environmental science, GIS, and engineering tasks. Conduct quality control reviews.
  • Provide status and progress reports to project team, and management.
  • Other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Ecology, Engineering, Biology, or Environmental Science required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience commensurate with environmental consulting practices with a background in environmental science, ecology, or construction inspection services with a focus on wetland and stream delineations.
  • Work is expected to be split between 50% field based work and 50% office based work.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime.
  • Strong technical writing ability.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills a must.
  • Ability to function well within a multi-disciplinary work team.
  • Must be able to travel and work out of the office, including overnight trips. In state travel is a requirement and extended field assignments are likely. There may also be up to 25% out of state travel associated with this position on a project specific basis or to assist other offices.
  • Technical knowledge of natural resources and field assessment methods.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Supervisor and clients.
  • Basic familiarity with the 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 function

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.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working At GAI Include:

  • Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
  • New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 
  • 401k company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Computer: Expert

Problem Solving: Expert

Teamwork: Expert

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Biology or related field

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Environmental Engineering or related field

Bachelors or better in Environmental and Earth Science or related field

Experience

Required

2 years: experience commensurate with environmental consulting practices with a background in environmental science, ecology, or construction inspection services with a focus on wetland and stream delineations.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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