Environmental Assessor (Entry Level)
About Us
GSI is an environmental consulting firm looking to expand its staff of talented individuals. We offer environmental services to a wide range of clients across thirteen states with a strong concentration in New Jersey and California. Our services cover various environmental due diligence and remediation projects associated with commercial real estate and development.
We believe in a healthy work-life balance and our culture reflects that mentality with the option to work from home, flexible work hours, and a supportive team. This flexibility gives our team members a wider range of options and has resulted in a fantastic group of motivated and exceptionally skilled professionals working together. If you are the kind of person that thrives on problem solving and critical thinking, and you aren’t afraid of applying your creative thinking skills, this is your chance to make a difference and nurture those abilities!
About the Job Offering
Recent college graduates, this is a great opportunity to join our team. GSI is currently seeking a full-time entry level Environmental Assessor for our New Jersey office. The ideal applicant will possess an environmental degree from an accredited institution.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Site reconnaissance
Document review (historical records, regulatory agency files, etc.)
Organize and compile data (generate site figures, tabulate analytical results, etc.)
Report authoring
Coordinate and communicate project specific task details
Meet project specific task deadlines
Other tasks as assigned by Project Manager
Additional Tasks
Complete project specific tasks under direction of Project Manager
Communicate deviations in scope accurately
Coordinate and deliver progress updates
Plan, communicate, and schedule tasks in a timely manner to meet deadlines
Compile and assess data
Perform research as applicable to the project (historical records, online resources, etc.)
Technical report writing
Coordinate with regulatory agencies (local, state and federal) to obtain responsive records
Compile and prepare supporting documentation
Identify project obstacles and present solutions for completion
Develop recommendations based on factual evidence that supports conclusions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited institution in Environmental, Physical, or Biological Sciences, or a related discipline. Experience may be substituted on a case by case basis.
Valid Driver License
Excellent writing, organizational, time management and multi-tasking capabilities
Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat preferred
Knowledge of how to use Google or similar search engine for research purposes
State regulatory knowledge a plus
Internships in an environmental or related field a plus
Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team and independently
Physical Requirements
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Must be able to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and via email
Must be able to work in a typical office setting
Must be able to effectively perform work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Specific vision abilities required include reading information on a computer screen, from printed sources and close vision/ability to focus.
Job regularly requires sitting, standing, and walking and may require bending, stretching, reaching or crouching. Lifting or moving up to 25 lbs may be required.
GSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
To apply, please send your resume here.
