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Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
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Role and Responsibilities:
Tetra Tech is seeking dedicated and adaptable Environmental Scientists to support post-disaster response and recovery activities; emergency response; Superfund removal and remedial action; due diligence (Phase 1 and Phase II assessments); and lead based paint and asbestos assessments. The chosen candidate will be managed out of our Atlanta Operations. This part-time, field-based role involves extensive travel to project locations across the U.S. and is ideal for professionals with a passion for environmental stewardship and resilience building. At Tetra Tech, we empower our teams to make a meaningful impact in community. Join us in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that restore and protect our environment. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct multimedia environmental sampling (e.g., air, soil, water) and field audits to ensure environmental compliance and safety. • Perform site assessments, including Phase I and Phase II environmental, lead-based paint, and asbestos assessments. • Support emergency response efforts addressing the potential or actual release of hazardous substances that may adversely impact human health or the environment under Superfund response, removal, remedial, or Oil Pollution Act response. • Oversee, monitor, and document field operations, including contractors, and ensuring adherence to project protocols and environmental/safety standards. • Collect and analyze air monitoring data to support decisions regarding potential environmental and public health impacts. • Prepare detailed reports, tables, and documentation, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with project goals and quality standards. • Assist with incident command system reporting and provide technical support in training, drills, and exercises. • Collaborate with project teams to organize and review environmental data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. • Participate in diverse environmental projects for government and private-sector clients, contributing to impactful solutions in disaster recovery and environmental restoration. Working with other government and private sector clients in these areas is also possible. Position Details: • Field-Intensive Role: This position requires 100% field-based work, often in challenging and dynamic environments. • Mobilization: Assignments last a minimum of 30 days, with travel, per diem, and housing accommodations provided unless local to the project site. • Team-Based Approach: Work as part of a two-person team within the incident command structure, ensuring safety and efficiency. Tetra Tech provides all necessary travel arrangements and accommodations for project deployments. Full relocation is not required. This position requires driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Qualifications:B.A/B.S. in science, engineering, geology or biology preferred but not required. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 2+ years of experience in environmental science, geology, biology, engineering, or a related field is required.
Additional qualifications:
- Multimedia sampling and field work experience preferred.
- Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, water resources desirable.
- GIS data analysis, geostatistics and data management skills a plus.
- Must be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to dynamic field conditions and maintain focus during extended mobilizations.
- Demonstrated experience in environmental assessments, field sampling, and contractor oversight is highly desirable.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Candidate must be able to lift and carry roughly 35 pounds of field sampling and other equipment and meet the physical demands of hazardous waste site work.This position is 100% in the field. Extensive travel is required and varies based on project requirements.
Work will consist of working 6-7 days a week, including weekends and evenings, 10 – 12 hour workdays, and will average 50 – 60 hours per week. Candidate must be able to mobilize for a minimum of 21 to 30 continuous days per field rotation.
Candidates are expected to work in all weather conditions and seasons, both hot and cold, and walk on uneven terrain when necessary. The Salary Range for this position is $25.00/hour to $32.00/hour, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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