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POSITION:  Independent Contractor – HUD Environmental Services

LOCATION: Per-Project Contract opportunities Nationwide / Remote

POSITION SUMMARY

AEI Consultants is currently seeking Independent Consultants to support our HUD Environmental Due Diligence division on a per-project basis. Independent Consultant responsibilities include performing various due diligence assessments. Independent Consultants have the opportunity to assess and report on various projects while maintaining autonomy over schedules and workloads.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform project set-up, including regulatory research and coordination of site visits
• Submit Regulatory Inquiries in a timely manner and perform required file reviews
• Photo document site features and conditions
• Conduct basic interviews of regulatory officials and knowledgeable persons
• Make recommendations for further study based upon AEI's recommendation libraries
• Write clear and concise reports using AEI supplied report templates and writing platforms
• Manage multiple projects
• Deliver outstanding on-time service with proactive solutions

QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience performing environmental due diligence projects, such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) 

· Extensive knowledge and experience in assessing various property types preferred

· Experience in evaluating all types of environmental regulatory cases, such as LUST, State Hazardous Wastes, CERCLIS, and NPL sites preferred

· Experience, knowledge or interest in the Related Federal Laws and Authorities as described under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, including but not limited to Historic Preservation, Floodplain Management, Wetlands Protection, and Noise Abatement, etc. 

· Ability to consult with local, state and federal agencies

· Experience with completing Part 50 and Part 58 Environmental Review Records for local, state and federal agencies a plus

· Willingness to populate the HUD Environmental Review Online Systems (HEROS) platform

· Be extremely organized and have great time management and multi-tasking skills

· Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels

· Willingness to travel 

· Understand client needs in transactional due diligence

· Must have advanced technical writing skills

· Must have firm grasp of spoken and written English

· Able to coordinate and respond to requests for changes in projects scope without project flow disruption

· California Independent Contractors required to follow guidelines per AB5 Legislation

EDUCATION

· BS degree in environmental science, engineering or geology-related science as well as industry experience preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

· AHERA / Asbestos Inspector license preferred

· Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification preferred

· Radon and lead-based paint certification preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· The work environment may be both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work takes place in a typical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor work requires the ability to effectively perform work in all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, type, handle office and/or field equipment, speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, balance, kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to travel independently and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus. 

OVERVIEW

AEI Consultants is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides comprehensive services to commercial lenders, property owners, managers, tenants, and developers, industries, institutions, government agencies, and insurers, including many Fortune 500 companies. These services include environmental, property and facility assessments, zoning and energy consulting, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, land surveying, valuation, and construction risk management. AEI specializes in identifying potential risks and crafting solutions through Environmental and Building Evaluation Consulting, Construction Services, Site Investigation and Remediation expertise. AEI Consultants is known for being reliable, responsive and resourceful. Founded in 1992, AEI is based in the San Francisco Bay area and has offices strategically located throughout the United States.