Remote Environmental Field Compliance Specialist

GAI Consultants Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Specialist to perform field compliance monitoring from our Richmond, VA area. This remote role involves travel regionally and writing technical reports on federal/state environmental regulations, primarily in Virginia and Maryland.

The successful candidate leads field activities with minimal supervision, reviews environmental permits, and maintains QA/QC standards while adhering to safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with environmental focus; four years field monitoring exp.
• Knowledge of E&S controls, BMP concepts, and permits.
• Strong written/verbal communication and technical writing ability.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel; GPS data collection and project data management.

Responsibilities

• Perform field monitoring of erosion and sediment controls on construction projects.
• Review permits, specs, and E&S/Stormwater plans; ensure compliance.
• Prepare and review monitoring reports; submit as required.
• Assist with environmental reports, permit applications, and closeout documents (wetlands, streams, etc.).
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and QA/QC standards.

Skills

Environmental field monitoring

Written communication

Verbal communication

GPS data collection

MS Word / Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or similar

Associate degree in engineering/environmental/science

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS (ArcGIS)

SQL

MS Office

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Specialist to perform field compliance monitoring from our Richmond, VA area. This remote role involves travel regionally and writing technical reports on federal/state environmental regulations, primarily in Virginia and Maryland.

The successful candidate leads field activities with minimal supervision, reviews environmental permits, and maintains QA/QC standards while adhering to safety requirements.