Environmental Scientist – Hazardous Waste, Stennis Space Center, MS
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Scientist – Hazardous Waste to our Environmental Team based at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, MS.
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:
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste, solid waste, petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POLs)/Spills, and tanks.
• Perform waste determinations, classification, and profiling in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct inspections and monitoring of hazardous waste accumulation sites, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Document findings and corrective actions; support follow-up investigations and closure of observations, consistent with center processes.
• Coordinate hazardous waste pickups and off-site disposal with approved Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs). Ensure manifests, Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) forms, and supporting documentation are accurate and complete.
• Manage hazardous waste inventory using a government provided database and ensure timely removal of full accumulation containers consistent with center requirements.
• Track and verify waste shipments, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit required reports, including hazardous waste generator reports, spill reports, and other 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.
• Support on-site lead to host training programs for NASA staff and contractors related to environmental compliance topics, including hazardous waste management and spill response.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to improve environmental performance.
• Participate in spill response and clean-up activities. Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Support oil-filled equipment (generators, transformers, etc) inspection program.
• Support the update and implementation of spill prevention and response plans for POLs.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience.
• 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, but not required
• 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.
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.
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