Senior Environmental Consultant

4 weeks ago

Vernon Hills, United States Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

GHA’s VISION- NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE

GHA will be the premiere consultant partner in the Midwest, providing high-quality services and designs for our clients and community.

GHA will be forward looking, working toward a common vision that includes diversity and inclusion, a feeling of belonging, and built upon strong internal and external relationships.

GHA will be a world-class place to build a career, focused on staff development and training at all levels, creating challenging and rewarding opportunities for all staff.

GHA will build and maintain a strong culture, one built upon trust and growth, and our common values of Integrity, Dedication, and Passion.

What is in it for you:

  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • 7 paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Floating Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) FSA and HSA spending accounts
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
  • 401k Profit Sharing and Bonus
  • ESOP- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • *Much More

What you can expect:

Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA) is looking to expand our environmental group by adding a Senior Environmental Consultant to mentor and guide our junior staff in numerous environmental works with an emphasis on wetland delineation and permitting. GHA is an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built its reputation on civil engineering with a personal approach. The successful candidate shall have considerable knowledge of and experience performing/completing wetland delineations, natural resource management, applicable federal, state, and local wetland regulations, wetland mitigation, and naturized stormwater practices. This is a non-exempt, hourly, part-time position. The Senior Environmental Consultant will report to the division director.

How you will make an impact:

Wetland Delineation:

  • Conduct wetland delineations on a variety of project locations throughout Lake and Cook counties as well as surrounding counties
  • Collect soil samples, identify vegetation and knowledge of hydrology to determine the location and extent of wetlands
  • Familiarity with online resources and data and ability to utilize this information to determine potential wetland locations prior to a field visit being performed
  • Compile reports summarizing findings of wetland delineations including a description of the site location, exhibits, USACE data sheets and photographs
Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting requirements through agencies such as USACE, IDNR, USFWS, LCSMC, MWRD, etc.
  • Knowledge of USACE NWP program and County general permits (Lake, Cook, McHenry, etc.) with experience submitting individual permits through USACE a plus
  • Ability to coordinate wetland mitigation via banks and/or in-lieu fees
Risk Management:
  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate environmental risks and minimize project impacts on the environment
Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Engage with stakeholders, including clients, regulatory agencies, and community groups, to address environmental concerns and facilitate project approvals
  • Maintaining and building client relations
Environmental Planning:
  • Develop environmental management plans and mitigation measures to protect sensitive habitats and promote environmental sustainability
  • Experience developing permitee-responsible mitigation plans is a plus
Project Management:
  • Manage environmental aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
Team Leadership:
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Support junior staff in developing internal templates and documentation for permit submittals, reports, etc.
Continuing Education:
  • Stay abreast of emerging environmental trends, technologies, and regulations to ensure best practices and compliance with industry standards

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Certified Wetland Specialist certification is required or the qualifications to obtain that certification upon application; other professional certifications e.g., Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental consulting or related field, with a focus on civil engineering projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations and happenings, including NEPA, the Sackett decision, and other relevant laws
  • Proficient in ArcGIS Pro
  • Experience using GPS devices such as Trimble
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex environmental projects from inception to completion
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire team members to achieve project goals
  • Valid driver’s license

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Work is performed in both an office environment and outdoors including sites with exposure to inclement weather or extreme weather conditions.
  • Moderate physical demands, including sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time. Strength sufficiently to lift and move items weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.
  • Vision should be sufficient to see and read plan specifications with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate survey equipment. Hearing sufficient to converse in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

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