Environmental Professional (Surface Water Monitoring Team)- Los Alamos, NM

The Opportunity:

Tech2 Solutions (T2S)  is a critical subcontractor on the N3B Los Alamos LLC team and will be providing program management and technical services in support of the ground & surface water monitoring program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory.

T2S is a full-service engineering and environmental consulting company with a worldwide reach in the areas of environmental monitoring and remediation, national security, systems engineering, data management and analytics for both federal and commercial customers.

T2S is adding an Environmental Professional (Surface Water Monitoring Team) to support stormwater and site-specific control measure monitoring as required by the LANL NPDES Storm Water Individual Permit – NM0030759. The Permit contains nonnumeric technology based effluent limitations, coupled with a comprehensive, coordinated inspection and monitoring program, to minimize pollutants in storm water discharges associated with historical industrial activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).  Additional responsibilities will include sampling and monitoring of a MSGP program.  The Environmental Professional will provide field oversite to meet NPDES Permit and MSGP regulatory requirements and completion of field work activities. Field work may include collection of stormwater samples and completion of sample paperwork; installation and maintenance of sampling equipment; stormwater control and best management practices installations, inspections and maintenance; site inspections and documentation including completion of required electronic forms and data entry; and coordination with project staff and supporting T2S subcontractors.

The Environmental Professional will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner; will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety and security an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to pause or stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

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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.

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.

Your Role:

Participation and field oversite of T2S subcontractors in:

• Completion of Permit required site inspections including significant event inspections, post-storm rain event inspections, and long-term stewardship inspections
• Operation and maintenance of automated stormwater samplers including routine inspections, sample collection, and troubleshooting equipment. Completion and submittal of required electronic sample collection and inspection forms. Maintain quality control throughout process.
• Stormwater corrective action control development, inspection, installation and minor maintenance with the use of hand tools. Completion and submittal of required electronic inspection forms.
• Completion of field work, including site inspections and construction verifications and/or documenting work completed.
• Site evaluations for run-on /run-off concerns and appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ability to coordinate with, and willingness to take direction from project leads as required.
• Support the project with requesting site access, data entry, and report preparation, as needed.
• Field coordination with other N3B and LANL projects.
• Provide occasional audits (field and electronic submittals) of subcontractors.
• Comply with all health & safety policies and practices.
• Other duties in support of the Water Program as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in engineering, science, hydrology or related technical discipline, or equivalent with 3 years related experience; however, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.
• Working knowledge of and experience with federal and state legislation pertaining to the Clean Water Act.
• Working knowledge of maps, GPS units and GPS software.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication skills; teamwork; and the ability to work with projects and personnel across the institution.
• Ability to analyze and recommend innovative solutions and approaches for new and improved processes and controls.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment.
• Experience in sediment and erosion control with certification as an inspector is required or the ability to obtain upon hire. Certified Inspector/Professional in Sediment and Erosion Control is preferred.
• Required knowledge of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) installation and use.
• Familiarity with the LANL site and work environment preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

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.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Light Work)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Moderate Work Category:

• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
• The employee exerts up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. May also be carrying up to 30 pounds while hiking.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; hike; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• The ability to correctly use site specific required PPE.

General:

• This position will be required to work in the outdoors in all weather conditions and at times may include walking and hiking several miles over rough and uneven ground
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• In this position the qualified candidate may also support one of more of the following projects within the N3B Water Program: Surface Water Monitoring, Drilling, Storm Water Corrective Actions, and/or Groundwater Monitoring or Remediation.
• The qualified candidate may be required to attain and maintain a DOE L or Q clearance.
• Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Clearance: Q (Position may be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements. Obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances and which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of N3B/T2S.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.