Remote Environmental Field Specialist — E&S Monitoring

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Specialist to lead field compliance monitoring from our Columbus, OH / Canton, OH / Cincinnati, OH region, with remote work and substantial travel regionally. The role emphasizes field data collection, reporting, and regulatory compliance in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, and Indiana.

The successful candidate will manage field monitoring activities, review environmental plans and permits, and produce reports while coordinating with

Qualifications

• AS degree in engineering/environmental/science from an accredited college
• Four years of demonstrated environmental field monitoring experience
• Knowledge of E&S control BMP concepts, designs and maintenance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical writing ability
• Ability to use GPS-enabled devices to collect project location data
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and MS Office; familiarity with Access/SQL
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass screening to drive GAI vehicle
• Must be flexible with travel; regional travel 2–5 hours round trip, 4–5 days/week

Responsibilities

• Perform field monitoring of erosion and sediment controls on construction projects independently
• Review specifications, permits, and E&S plans for site and linear projects
• Prepare and review periodic monitoring reports based on field observations
• Assist with environmental reports, permit applications, and closeout documents
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements and QA/QC standards
• Maintain adherence to GAI and client quality procedures

Skills

Field monitoring

E&S BMP concepts

Technical writing

Microsoft Word/Excel

GPS data collection

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

MS Access / SQL

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Specialist to lead field compliance monitoring from our Columbus, OH / Canton, OH / Cincinnati, OH region, with remote work and substantial travel regionally. The role emphasizes field data collection, reporting, and regulatory compliance in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, and Indiana.

The successful candidate will manage field monitoring activities, review environmental plans and permits, and produce reports while coordinating with