Assistant Environmental Manager

GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Compliance Assistant Manager with experience in environmental compliance support to work within the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Business Sector within our Power & Energy Business Unit.

This position will require technical analysis and writing skills some project management skills as well as some necessary travel to various project sites regional to the Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic Regions.

Applicants should enjoy working in a challenging fast-paced and team-oriented environment. This position will afford an excellent opportunity for the individual to expand their experience and knowledge base in federal and state environmental regulations and methodologies primarily in Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Maryland and Virginia.

The successful candidate will serve as an assistant manager to perform with minimal supervision various assignments including but not limited to those listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the management and technical oversight of various environmental engineering and compliance projects and tasks for the CEE Environmental Engineering and Compliance Division including
• the preparation of permit applications (earth disturbance permit applications air compliance permits etc.)
• Sound and Noise Studies
• Spill Response Plans (Including Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure SPCC Plans) and secondary containment services associated with SPCC
• Environmental Monitoring and Oversight (including Erosion and Sedimentation Control E&SC field compliance and Sound Monitoring)
• E&SC Plans Stormwater Management Plans and Permit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPDES coordination and termination assistance.
• On occasion assisting with performing and/or conducting Phase I and II ESAs and hazardous waste due diligence investigations on various types of sites including rural/agricultural residential commercial and industrial properties.
• Researching and understanding applicable federal state and local laws and regulations regarding environmental compliance waste chemicals hazardous substances and remediation programs (e.g. CAA and SPCC regulations CERCLA RCRA TSCA EPCRA VCP etc.).
• Supervising staff performing and on occasion performing field monitoring of erosion and sediment (E&S) controls on various types of construction Projects (linear and site-based) while working independently.
• Reviewing and understanding specifications permits and permit conditions as well as E&S control and stormwater plans associated with both site and linear construction Projects.
• Preparing and/or reviewing periodic monitoring reports based upon field observations. Reports may be submitted via paper report or electronically as required.
• Agreeing and adhering to the Health and Safety requirements of GAI Consultants and GAIs clients.
• Maintaining QA/QC standards and adhering to the Quality Management System procedures of GAI Consultants and the quality procedures of GAIs clients.

Qualifications

Required:

• Able to assist with managing and/or leading field studies and data collection; Generates well written technically sound documents with little assistance from senior staff and requiring minor edits; Agency interface; Data analysis and interpretation; Acquires ability to research Federal State and local applicable environmental regulations and guidance and applies them to project specifics understand when and how to consult with agencies and duties as required; May become specialized within a specific discipline; receives technical training for career enhancement.
• NOTE: The candidate may be requested to provide an environmental compliance writing sample or similar document.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical writing ability.
• Minimum of a Bachelors (B.S.) degree from an accredited college with an engineering/environmental/science focus.
• Candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft (MS) Word Excel and MS Office applications and be familiar with report database and form completion through both MS Word applications (e.g. Access SQL) and online programs.
• Ability to manage employees and act as an assistant manager and/or task manager on environmental compliance projects.
• Understanding regulations and proposed regulation changes and agency protocols and requirements.
• Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations and permitting and familiarity with environmental agency E&S control guidelines and best management practice (BMP) designs construction and maintenance. Consideration will be given to candidates that can demonstrate experience.
• A valid drivers license along with ability to pass required screening to drive a GAI vehicle.
• Must be flexible. Occasional regional travel will be expected as part of this position.

Preferred: (Not required but candidates that demonstrate these qualifications will be given preference)

• Ability to utilize electronic location devices such as a GPS or a GPS enabled device to collect data tied to a Project location.
• Experience with spill response planning and knowledge of the Oil Pollution Prevention Act Regulations (40 CFR 112).
• One to two years plus of experience with air pollution compliance and permitting support.
• Basic knowledge of sound/noise studies including field monitoring and sound modeling.
• Basic knowledge of Phase I/II ESA hazardous waste due diligence investigations.
• One to two years of demonstrated experience in performing and/or supervising environmental field monitoring. Consideration will be given to candidates that can specifically show E&S control monitoring or similar experience.
• Comprehension of E&S control BMP concepts designs and maintenance requirements.
• Experience in SWPPP NPDES Permit Application and/or Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan Development.
• Experience with waste management (i.e. waste identification/evaluation/verification sampling storage and disposal).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or GIS (ArcGIS).
• Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training.
• Certifications: Qualified Environmental Inspector (PA) Responsible Person for Erosion and Sediment Control (MD) Certified Erosion Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI) Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Certified Virginia (VA) Erosion and Sedimentation Inspector. Certified VA Stormwater Management Inspector
• Trainings: ASTM Phase I ESA RCRA OSHA.

Physical Demands and/or Other Job Information:

• Ability to walk moderate distances through unimproved terrain utility rights-of-way in remote areas etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to hear and visualize potential hazards during fieldwork or site visit situations.
• GAI Consultants prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screening.

General Characteristics

• Assisting the Project Manager as needed on aspects of the project; well-rounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.
• Coming up with ideas to improve productivity of a specific team department group or division.
• Strategic thinking and alignment: Manager must understand broader organizational strategies and goals to effectively guide direct reports efforts.
• Change leadership: Manager plays an important role enacting top-level changes across operational divisions as supporters of change.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10 Years of Experience

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Sciences orsimilar field of study

Technical Responsibilities

• Beginning to provide oversight of task managers tasks; Coordination of project tasks; Reviews project documents; Agency and subconsultant interface; Adjust project plan as changes are made.
• Working knowledge of project contract documents.
• Recruiting and retaining staff.
• Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies.
• Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team department group or division.
• Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity.
• Beginning to provide oversight of task managers tasks; Coordination of project tasks; Reviews project documents; Agency and subconsultant interface; Adjust project plan as changes are made.
• Working knowledge of project contract documents.
• Recruiting and retaining staff.
• Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies.
• Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team department group or division.
• Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity.
• Oversee learning coaching and career progression.

Project and Task Management

• Beginning to show capable of managing project tasks

Management Responsibility

• Begins to manage existing client relationships; provides oversight and responsibility for preparing scopes; budgets; and schedules for specific tasks of overall projects; assists with supervision of staff to complete their assigned tasks; maintaining GAIs procedures and protocols; assisting with all aspects of financials on projects; learns financials.
• Guidance and oversight from Project Managers and/or experts in specific environmental areas.
• Begins or continues to manage staff with a focus onsupporting career path andtechnical growth.
• Monitoring employee performance.
• Making sure that processes and procedures are in compliance with the overall organizations guidelines.
• Inspiring and encouraging employees to perform their best.
• Assigning and supervising specific work tasks.
• Allocating resources within a team department group or division.
• Reporting issues and performance to top-level management.
• Well-being fostering: Prioritizing mental health work-life integration and enhances retention.
• Manager shapes day-to-day workplace experiences.

Communication Skills

• Possess effective oral and written communication skills; interacts well with other staff; clients Project Managers andvarious Department Managerial Staff especially with client communications; interact with clients at regular project meetings.

Why GAI

At GAI exceptional people have an exceptional place to workgrowleadand achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of acollaborativeteam thats committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dentalcompanypaidLong Term Disability andShort-TermDisability(benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• NewpaidMaternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Offand7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Required Experience:

Manager