Geologist / Environmental Scientist

 Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on. Relocation is not available for this position. Local candidates will be considered first.

Education & Experience:  
•    Candidates must have a BS degree in geology, environmental science or related technical discipline.
•    1-3 years of experience
•    Field experience should include soil logging and sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and aquifer testing. 
•    Experience in performing hazardous waste site investigations and various types of sampling, including low-flow groundwater sampling, surface water, sediment, soil, subsurface vapor, and air sampling is desired; remediation experience is a plus.  
•    Experience performing Phase I and Phase II ESAs a plus.
•    40-Hour OSHA training with Hazmat is a plus. 30-Hour OSHA Construction Contractor certification is a plus. First Aid and CPR training are a plus. 

Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Perform field investigations that could potentially require the following: Performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and adverse weather conditions; remain in  stationary position, move/traverse to facilitate operation of the equipment and collecting samples; moving earth via shovels or hand augers; lifting of pumps, other remediation equipment, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items weighing between 1 and 50 pounds; and potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical and chemical hazards.  Ability to perform and maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities.  Field work often involves extended hours on site.

Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Field work will include indoor and outdoor environments that are hot & humid, cold, and occasionally wet. Field work will be conducted on hazardous waste sites, non-hazardous waste sites, active and in-active filling stations, active and in-active industrial facilities, commercial properties, and federal installations. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid drivers’ license in good standing.  Travel required may be up to or exceed 75% based on project assignments.

Language & Communication Skills: Candidate must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking. Spanish Language – writing and speaking fluency is a plus.

Mathematical Skills:  Candidates must be competent in the mathematical skills required for successful completion of their degree. Candidates must be able to apply their math skills as required in the office and field to perform their required duties.

Other Skills:  Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. AutoCAD, Arc GIS, Surfer, gINT, and LogPlot are a plus.

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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