Assistant Environmental Specialist 2 bei GAI Consultants
GAI Consultants · Green Bay, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Green Bay
GAI Consultants is currently looking for an Assistant Environmental Specialist 2 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 hydropower 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 have the opportunity to develop new skills working on environmental project tasks as needed and directed by Task Managers and Project Managers.
Essential Duties:
- 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.
- Gain knowledge of regulatory requirements and complete basic regulatory agency applications.
- Receive technical training for career enhancement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are a must.
- Must be detail oriented and have strong communication skills.
- Travel within Wisconsin is a requirement and extended field assignments are possible. Position will be based in a remote home office with field work mostly located in the Central and Southern, WI area.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and permit applications.
- 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.
General Characteristics
- Continues to show progress in acquiring basic skills; follows procedures; learns record keeping protocols general topographic and arial photograph reading experience, learns technical literature basics, available for frequent travel and field work.
Minimum Years of Experience
- 2 to 3 Years of Experience
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar field of study
Technical Responsibilities
- Introduction to ecological field data collection, wetland delineations, basic regulatory agency applications, gains knowledge of regulatory requirements, and other duties as required; receives technical training for career enhancement.
Project and Task Management
- Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
Management Responsibility
- Close supervision on all work assignments.
- No managerial responsibilities at this level.
Communication Skills
- Possesses basic oral and written communication skills. Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
- Interacts primarily with internal project team members
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:
- 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