Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech, an industry leader in engineering and consulting, is seeking candidates for one full-time Multi-Media Environmental Scientist at NASA Stennis Space Center, MS. These roles will require daily interaction with NASA personnel and on-site support to Tetra Tech Environmental Managers with multi-media environmental compliance.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste, solid waste, POLs/Spills, drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater management.
• Conduct inspections and monitoring of hazardous waste accumulation sites, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of spill prevention and response plans for petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POLs).
• Participate in sampling and analysis of drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of required reports, including hazardous waste generator reports, spill reports, and water quality compliance reports.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental compliance activities, including tracking hazardous materials and waste management data.
• Provide technical support and consultation to site personnel regarding environmental compliance issues and best practices.
• Participate in training programs for staff on environmental compliance topics, including hazardous waste management and spill response.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to promote sustainability practices and improve environmental performance.
Qualifications:
• Associate's degree or better in environmental science, engineering, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental compliance or related fields, with knowledge of hazardous waste, solid waste, and water quality management, is required.
• Current HAZWOPER training is preferred.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental regulations related to hazardous waste, drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater management.
• Knowledge of NASA environmental guidelines, systems, and processes is preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license in good standing.
• Must be detail oriented to properly document all environmental compliance activities occurring across the contract.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
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Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to remain in stationary position, traverse/move about, and perform activities that could potentially require the following: performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions; standing, crouching, and sitting to support coordination of hazardous waste management tasks, lifting and/or moving items weighing greater than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include observe details at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Language & Communication Skills:.
Candidate must be fluent in the English language – speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension. Accurate report writing is a requirement of this position. Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
Other Skills: Instructions:
Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office 365 products. Experience with NASA data management system is preferred.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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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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