Environmental Assessor (2-5 Years Exp.)

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 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

GSI is currently seeking a full-time Environmental Assessor for our Southern California office. The ideal applicant will possess an environmental degree from an accredited institution with 2-5 years experiences in the environmental due diligence field with a focus on commercial real estate. The position is primarily work from home, with sporadic mobilization in our service area. Preferred geographic locations: Thousand Oaks, Irvine, Riverside regions.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Field investigations

• Document review (environmental, historical, regulatory agency files, etc.)

• Compilation and organization of project specific data (generate site figures, tabulate analytical results, etc.)

• Coordinate project specific tasks with site personnel, regulatory agencies, and team members

• Research as required to complete project tasks

• Report authoring

• Meet project specific deadlines within budget

• Other duties as assigned by Project Manager

Additional Tasks

• Plan, communicate, and schedule tasks in a timely manner to meet deadlines within budget

• Identify project obstacles and present solutions for completion

• Communicate deviations in scope accurately

• Coordinate and deliver progress updates

• 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

• 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, willingness to travel as necessary

• Previous experience performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) preferred

• State regulatory knowledge

• 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

• Experience with Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Site Investigations and/or Remedial Investigations a plus

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.