Job Category Environmental & Energy
Position Environmental Specialist/Senior Environmental Specialist
Req Code 1635
Location Green Bay, WI
Full Time Yes
Primary Responsibilities
Summary
This is a professional position with GAI Consultants, Inc. in the Green Bay, Wisconsin
office. Under the direction of the Environmental Manager, this individual will support
natural resource management and environmental siting and permitting projects in
Wisconsin. This position will involve analysis, research, and field application in wetland
delineation, ecological field survey, endangered species survey, erosion control
implementation, storm water management, and environmental impact assessments.
Essential Functions Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Coordinating and leading field efforts for construction inspection and erosion
control monitoring, wetland and stream delineations, endangered species surveys
and monitoring, preparing permit applications, and preparing associated
environmental reports.
+ Supervise technical work, schedule, and budgets of relevant project tasks and
project technical teams.
+ Assisting with proposal preparation and cost estimating, quality control
reviews, and coordination with clients and regulatory agencies.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Physical Physical Demands
Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands
to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is
frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to
adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Then noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Desired Job Experience Qualifications
1) Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Ecology, Engineering, Biology, or Environmental
Science
2) Minimum of 2 years of experience commensurate with environmental consulting
practices with a background in environmental science, ecology, or construction inspection
services
3) Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory agencies in Wisconsin and/or
neighboring states, related to Section 401 and 404 Clean Water Act Permitting and other
similar permits.
4) Work is expected to be split between 60-70% field based work and 30-40% office
based work. Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime.
5) Advanced technical writing ability. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills a
must.
Other Qualifications
Other Qualifications
Must be able to travel and work out of the office, including overnight trips.
In state travel is a requirement and extended field assignments are likely. There may also
be up to 25% out of state travel associated with this position on a project specific basis
or to assist other offices.
Technical knowledge of natural resources and field assessment methods.
Knowledgeable and have experience with erosion and sedimentation control monitoring
and construction inspections on linear projects, is preferred.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Advanced degree a plus.
Language Skills
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,
clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and use of GPS
tools.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current driver's license.
Equal Opportunity Employer F/M/V/D/H