Geologist Mid Level
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Geology, Earth Science, or Geochemistry.
• A minimum of seven years of professional experience in scientific, regulatory, environmental consulting, contracting or related industry. A master’s degree from an accredited university can substitute one year of professional experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience working with investigation or remediation of hazardous materials release sites under CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, or other environmental response programs.
• Experience with drilling and installation of both overburden and bedrock groundwater monitoring wells.
• Experience with multimedia sampling, including groundwater, soil, and sediment, air, and/or soil gas.
• A fundamental understanding of location data, GIS and land survey techniques.
• The ability to read, interpret, and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks.
• A driver’s license current and valid for a state in the United States.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
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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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to perform strenuous work outdoors, regularly traverse uneven open ground, and climb stairs and ladders. The candidate must be able to work productively in both remote and office environments. The candidate will need to be able to occasionally drive oversize vehicles and interact with others productively.
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:
The employee may need to work in wet, hot, cold, and/or humid conditions. Periodic overnight travel within the northeast United States for periods of up to 10 days is required. Occasional travel for longer periods and other US locations is also possible. The employee can expect an approximate 30% / 70% split between field and remote/office time throughout the year, with some periods including more travel than others.
Language & Communication Skills: Candidates must be fluent in the English language and possess excellent verbal/written communication skills. Candidates must be able to professionally interact with clients, subcontractors, professionals, and the general public. A mastery of the English language for both interpretation of written and oral instructions from numerous sources and for explanation of findings is expected and required.
Other Skills: Candidate must have the ability to work well in a professional and team-oriented environment, as well as independently. Candidate should possess strong organizational skills, excellent leadership skills, and be client focused. Must possess basic computer skills; the computer skills must include proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
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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