Environmental Specialist 2

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Town of Ledgeview, WI

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

GAI is seeking an Environmental Specialist 2 professional with 6-8 years of experience to join our talented and energetic team in Wisconsin. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible hybrid workplace selection, in accordance with our Telework Policy. We are looking for a motivated person for both office and field environmental tasks. The primary work responsibility will be to provide task leadership for field studies, documentation, siting, and permitting efforts relating to environmental resources for energy projects including wetland field reviews, rare species surveys and monitoring, aquatic studies, stormwater compliance monitoring, and environmental permitting. Job duties will also include proposal preparation and cost estimating, and quality control reviews. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment.

Requirements

6+ Years Experience
Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or similar field of study
Driver’s License
Shows progress towards leading field studies and data collection. Generate well written, technically sound documents with little assistance from senior staff and require minor edits. Agency interface, Data analysis and interpretation. Acquires ability to research Federal, State, and local applicable environmental regulations and guidance and apply them to project specifics. Extensive knowledge of wetland delineations, wetland restoration and wetland design, ecological field surveys, endangered species surveys (understand the requirements of the endangered species act, understand when and how to consult with these agencies, and have working knowledge of the species within the area we work), and duties as required. May become specialized within a specific discipline; receives technical training for career enhancement.
Works as a part of a team and coordinates work with others.
Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
Assigning and overseeing tasks under the direct supervision of the task manager and maintaining budgets and schedules. Keeping very close communication with Task Managers. Assisting Project Managers or Task Manager with proposal preparation; scopes of work and project component cost estimates.
Guidance and oversight from Task Managers and Project Managers.
Possess effective oral and written communication skills. interacts well with other staff, clients with close oversight, Project Managers, and various Department Managerial Staff. Performs well with client communications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate environmental field surveys including but not limited to wetland and stream delineations, endangered species surveys, aquatic plant surveys, invasive species identification, water quality sampling, environmental inspections, and compliance monitoring, and other data collection as needed.
Lead transmission line siting investigation tasks and prepare siting documentation for regulatory review.
Office work may include data verification/entry and preparation of field reports, technical documents, and environmental permit applications. Computer applications are used to store, tabulate, analyze, and report data.
Prepare and/or assist with the preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.
Work is an estimated annual average of 50% office-based work and 50% field-based work; however, office and field durations may not be 50%/50% each week. Travel is expected to be necessary throughout the year and will encounter yearly seasonal conditions typical of the Upper-Midwest Region. Weekly travel to varied job locations will be common. Overnight stays are possible, and more frequent during the growing season. Seasonal field, weather, driving, and hazardous plant/animal conditions typical to the region will be encountered. Driving outside of daylight hours to be expected.
Performs work under direction of a Project Manager.
Strong technical writing ability.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, both in an office environment and in the field, and as part of a team.
Provide status and progress reports to customers, project teams, and management.
Coordinate implementation and compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
Introduction to basic regulatory agency applications, gains knowledge of regulatory requirements, and other duties as required; receives technical training for career enhancement.