Environmental Specialist

GSI Service Group, Inc.•Norfolk, VA

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

GSI is looking for a talented Environmental Specialist to join our growing team! In this role, you will be overseeing and mitigating risks associated with the full program scope. We are seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced professionals to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in successfully delivering on multiple projects. This individual will be responsible for coordinating with the stakeholders and construction contractors; implementing environmental protection plans; coordinating and supervising environmental surveys, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Will spend a significant amount of time on site observing conditions and Contractor activities to ensure that environmental and permitting commitments are met, especially with regard to sensitive environmental areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience preparing NEPA documentation, conducting environmental analyses, and coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies.
Proven experience in: NEPA Compliance Strategy Programmatic Environmental Assessments (EAs) First Phase Environmental Analysis Reports NEPA Documentation Record of Consultation with Agencies and Stakeholders Supporting documentation (e.g., site investigation reports, maps, data analyses)

Nice To Haves

Deep familiarity with environmental standards, procedures, and approval processes.
Experience coordinating with authorities and clients on environmental permitting and construction compliance monitoring.
Excellent written and oral communications skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
NEPA Compliance Strategy

Responsibilities

Develop and implement environmental management plans.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
Prepare and review environmental reports.
Prepare meeting minutes that capture environmental approvals, concerns, and decisions by regulatory agencies, Contractors, and other stakeholders. Document discussions in meetings and issue them expeditiously as required.
Develop a comprehensive NEPA compliance strategy, including identifying the appropriate level of NEPA review (e.g., Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement) for each proposed government action.
Prepare programmatic EA that analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the overall facilities master plan, including direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts. This EA shall address all relevant environmental resources and consider a range of alternatives.
Conduct a detailed environmental analysis of the ﬁrst phase of the facilities master plan, including identifying and assessing the environmental impacts of speciﬁc projects and activities.
Assist in engaging with the public and stakeholders, including drafting public notices, attending public meetings, and provide assistance drafting responses to public comments
Coordinate and consult with relevant federal, state, and local agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
Prepare NEPA documentation including but not limited to Notice of Intent (NOI), Environmental Assessment (EA), Finding of No Signiﬁcant Impact (FONSI) or Notice of Availability (NOA) if necessary for an EIS.