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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.  Included in this section are education, experience, skills (including computer skills), licenses, certificates, and registrations.

Education & Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a geosciences field required, Master’s degree (MS/MA) and/or hydrogeology-related academic experience preferred; 0-3 years directly related professional experience and/or training in environmental geosciences-related work (advanced degree may serve as 1 year of experience).  Basic computer use skills required, advanced skills desirable.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of field activities include:

Sampling of various media (soil, sediment, groundwater surface water, waste) – Sampling work may include lifting, maneuvering, positioning, and operating sampling/testing equipment (pumps, hoses, power cables, hand augers, sampling tools, etc.).  Any physical activities required to facilitate operation of field equipment and collecting samples are required, as is movement over rough terrain.  Moving earth via shovels or hand augers, or removing vegetation via a cutting tool or other device may be required at times to gain access to sampling locations

Investigation-derived waste (IDW) management – Empty and full IDW containers (mostly 55-gallon drums) must also be managed (moved, emptied, etc.), typically via drum dollies or supervising subcontractors performing drum staging. Walking on uneven and undeveloped ground is required.  Hauling and emptying 5-gallon buckets of water may be required.

Typical field activities also include the lifting of pumps, cases containing equipment, sample coolers and other items commonly weighing between 1 to 60+ pounds.  Occasionally, staff members may be required to participate with others in lifting generators or other heavier objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds.  Field staff must be physically able to work in adverse weather conditions, such as high heat, extreme cold, and precipitation.

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Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

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