Environmental Scientist - Joplin, MO

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Your Role:

We are seeking a full-time Junior-level Environmental Scientist for our Joplin, MO location to manage and support various environmental projects throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.  This position will primarily support investigations and removal activities at former lead mining areas in southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri.  Site locations include, Caney, KS, Iola, KS, Cherokee County, KS, Jasper County, MO and Newton County, MO.  

In addition, this position may also support investigations at former dry cleaner sites and other sites throughout the four-state area.  Responsibilities will include preparation of sampling plans, field studies including the collection of soil, groundwater, surface water and indoor air samples, interpretation of sample data and preparation of data summary reports, regular maintenance and calibration of equipment used during field studies, and supporting other environmental studies.  This position will require extensive outdoor work and some overnight travel. 

In this position you will be part of a project team, in some cases as a project manager and in other cases as project support staff.  You will gain valuable data collection experience in the field, while managing project budgets and preparing detailed analysis of field data and project reports.  Tetra Tech provides mentoring and training opportunities to help junior staff hone their areas of expertise and diversify their interests. 

Qualifications:

Candidates should have 0 to 3 years of experience with hazardous materials, sampling of environmental media (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), technical writing and environmental consulting or related activities.  Candidates must also have/be:

• Must possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).  
• Must also be highly motivated, customer focused and work well in a team environment.  
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel also preferred.

In addition, this position requires the following:

• You must be able to drive on a regular basis.  Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
• Passing a background check is required.

Education:

• B.S. degree in scientific or engineering field, or equivalent years of experience, is required.
• Completion of 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training are required to perform this work.  If the successful candidate does not already possess this training, Tetra Tech will provide training prior to initiating regular work duties in the field. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift sample coolers and other equipment up to 50 pounds.  
• Must be able to wear full-face respirator and complete annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing.

Work Environment:

• This position will require extensive outdoor work and overnight travel primarily within the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.  
• Outdoor work may occur during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.  
• This position may also support projects outside of the four-state region.   

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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 any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.