Environmental Biologist

Required Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field.
•    1-5 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of data collection and tabulation in preparation of scientific documents.

   

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite with experience in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

   

• Knowledge of Microsoft Access.

   

• Ability to format and produce reports as well as the ability to maintain file management.

   

• Attention to detail is required.

   

• Enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude.

   

• The successful candidate is able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal format and make evaluated decisions.

   

• The successful candidate will work as a problem solver, will have an interest and ability to work in a collaborative manner, and will have the flexibility to adapt to changing situations.

   

• Must be able to manage time well and work on tasks as part of a larger project team.

   

• Experience in GIS is beneficial.

   

• A strong drive to succeed and professional approach to work are required.

   

• Must be able to manage time well and work on tasks as part of a larger project team.

   

• Must have a strong health and safety ethic.

   

• In addition to English, fluency in other languages will be considered a plus.

   

• Candidate should be self-motivated and able to take directions.

   

• Candidate must be able to walk large project sites and must be physically able to carry up to 35 pounds of equipment (such as sampling tools, GPS unit, field screening equipment and cameras) during field work.

   

• Field activities take place in a variety of weather conditions, and can occur in remote locations and include areas of uneven terrain or occur during harsh weather.

   

• Field sampling and monitoring may include various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, and air).

   

• Candidate must be able to sit at a desk / computer in an office environment for office-based tasks.

   

• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.

   

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Applicant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Applicant is regularly required to talk or hear.  The Applicant frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.  The Applicant is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and or smell. The Applicant must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Applicant encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicant must be able to work in an office environment and also be able to perform field work, when needed. When out of the office, the Applicant would be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The Applicant is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Additional Information
•     Part-Time Temporary Position.

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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