Remote Environmental Compliance Specialist – E&S Field Lead

Compliance Environmental Specialist; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking a Compliance Environmental Specialist (Assistant Environmental Specialist 2) to lead field monitoring activities from our Columbus/Canton/Cincinnati region. This remote role requires technical analysis, writing, and substantial travel to project sites across the Upper Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic regions.

You will review environmental permits, prepare reports, and support permit applications while maintaining QA/QC standards and health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with engineering/environmental/science focus required.
• 2–4 years of field monitoring experience preferred.
• Familiarity with E&S control BMP concepts and maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel; basic Access/SQL and data collection.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform remote field monitoring of erosion and sediment controls on construction projects.
• Review specifications, permits, and E&S plans; ensure compliance.
• Prepare periodic monitoring reports based on field observations.
• Assist with environmental reports, permit applications, and closeout docs.
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and QA/QC standards.
• Travel 75% to project sites; office time available as needed.

Skills

Field monitoring

Technical writing

Written and verbal communication

GPS/data collection

MS Word/Excel

Education

Associates degree in engineering/environmental/science

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD / GIS (ArcGIS)

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking a Compliance Environmental Specialist (Assistant Environmental Specialist 2) to lead field monitoring activities from our Columbus/Canton/Cincinnati region. This remote role requires technical analysis, writing, and substantial travel to project sites across the Upper Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic regions.

You will review environmental permits, prepare reports, and support permit applications while maintaining QA/QC standards and health and safety compliance.