Geologist

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Your Role:

Tetra Tech is seeking a full-time Junior- to Mid-level Geologist for our Kansas City, MO operations to provide support on various environmental projects throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.  This position will primarily support soil and groundwater investigations and removal activities at Superfund sites located throughout EPA Region 7 (Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska). However, work at other sites throughout the US may also be required. This position will require extensive outdoor work and will frequently require overnight travel.  

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of sampling plans
• Oversight of monitoring well installation and well logging
• 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
• Support other environmental studies including Phase I and II environmental site assessments  

In this position you will be part of multiple project teams, 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.  

Opportunities to achieve your P.G. or R.G., along with advancement into project management, client development and leadership roles will be provided.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a minimum of 0-3 years of experience with environmental studies, analyzing for hazardous materials in the environment (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), environmental consulting or related activities. The selected candidate 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 preferred.
• Previous experience at EPA Superfund sites is preferred but not required.  

In addition:

• This position requires driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• This position requires passing a criminal background check.

Degree / Certifications:

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Geology or Geological Engineering, or other scientific field 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 about 25-35% travel.
• This position will require extensive outdoor work within the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions, with opportunities to support projects throughout the country.
• Projects outside the Kansas City area will require overnight travel. 

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.