Remote Environmental ESA Specialist I: Field Lead

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Ohio; Remote; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist 1 for its Canton, OH/Jackson, MI area with remote work options.

The role focuses on Phase I/II ESAs, hazardous waste due diligence, and field compliance monitoring across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Michigan, and Indiana. You will perform field-based tasks, write technical reports, and coordinate with project teams while traveling regionally.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical writing ability.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel; able to complete reports and data forms.
• A valid driver’s license; able to pass required screening to drive a GAI vehicle.
• Willing to travel regionally (2–5 hours round trip). 1-3 days/week, year-round.
• Basic knowledge of Phase I/II ESA and hazardous waste due diligence investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Phase I and II ESAs and hazardous waste due diligence investigations on rural, residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Research federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA).
• Conduct field monitoring of erosion and sediment controls on construction projects; operate independently.
• Review permits, specifications, and E&S control and stormwater plans for site and linear projects.
• Prepare and review periodic monitoring reports based on field observations.

Skills

Technical writing

MS Word

MS Excel

GPS data collection

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. Environmental Sciences

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist 1 for its Canton, OH/Jackson, MI area with remote work options.

The role focuses on Phase I/II ESAs, hazardous waste due diligence, and field compliance monitoring across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Michigan, and Indiana. You will perform field-based tasks, write technical reports, and coordinate with project teams while traveling regionally.