Natural & Cultural Resources Scientist at Stennis Space Center, MS
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech, an industry leader in engineering and consulting, is seeking candidates for a full-time Natural and Cultural Resources Scientist at NASA Stennis Space Center. This role will require daily interaction with NASA personnel, and support natural and cultural resources management and compliance activities.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct environmental due diligence for real property actions (i.e., Phase I Environmental Site Assessments).
• Support the natural and cultural resources program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies related to environmental stewardship, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Support biological assessments and cultural resource evaluations to support project planning and compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain documentation for natural and cultural resources management, including reports, permits, and compliance records.
• Coordinate with project proponents to gather necessary information for environmental reviews and assessments, including consultations with relevant stakeholders and agencies.
• Support habitat management initiatives, including the identification and protection of threatened and endangered species and their habitats.
• Collaborate with cultural resource specialists to ensure compliance with cultural resource management laws and policies, including the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
• Conduct surveys and field assessments to identify natural and cultural resources and assess potential impacts from proposed projects.
• Provide training and outreach to staff and stakeholders on natural and cultural resource management practices and compliance requirements.
• Participate in community of practice or working group meetings to facilitate discussions on natural and cultural resource management issues.
• Stay informed of changes in regulations and best practices related to natural and cultural resources management, and NEPA.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science or related field is required
• 8+ years of direct experience with natural and/or cultural resources management is required
• In-depth knowledge of natural and/or cultural resource management regulations, and NEPA is essential.
• Knowledge of NASA environmental guidelines, systems, and processes is preferred
• NEPA training and relevant certifications in natural and/or cultural resources management are preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Background Check: this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
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.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and perform activities that could potentially require the following: performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions; standing, crouching, and sitting to support coordination of hazardous waste management tasks, lifting and/or moving items weighing greater than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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. Will be working in hot and cold conditions, along with potential exposure to natural hazards, i.e., flooding, extreme heat, wildfires, lightning, and hurricanes.
Language & Communication Skills:.
• Candidate must speak, read and understand the English language.
• Candidate must have technical writing experience.
• Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting reports and projects.
Other Skills: Instructions:
Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office 365 products. Experience with NASA data management system is preferred.
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.
Please no phone calls or agencies.