Assistant Environmental Specialist 2

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services firm is seeking an Assistant Environmental Specialist 2 to work in Wisconsin. This role includes both field and office responsibilities related to environmental projects and regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, 2 to 3 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in related field.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel within Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction inspections and erosion control monitoring.
• Assist with field data collection and wetland delineations.
• Complete basic regulatory agency applications.

Skills

Natural resources knowledge

Erosion and sedimentation control

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to write reports

GPS tool usage

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Description

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.
• 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 aerial photograph reading experience, learns technical literature basics, available for frequent travel and fieldwork.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 to 3 Years of Experience
• 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.

Why GAI?

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, and Short-Term (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

Equal Opportunity Employer

GAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.