What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Technician to our Environmental Team based at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, MS.
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:
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste, solid waste, petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POLs)/Spills, and tanks.
• Conduct inspections and monitoring of hazardous waste accumulation sites, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Support the update and implementation of spill prevention and response plans for POLs.
• Support oil-filled equipment (generators, transformers, etc) inspection program.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of required reports, including hazardous waste generator reports, spill reports, and other compliance reports.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental compliance activities, including tracking hazardous materials and waste management data.
• Provide technical support and consultation to site personnel regarding environmental compliance issues and best practices.
• Support on-site lead to host training programs for NASA staff and contractors related to environmental compliance topics, including hazardous waste management and spill response.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to improve environmental performance.
• Participate in spill response and clean-up activities. Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Current HAZWOPER training is preferred.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental regulations related to hazardous waste, drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater management.
• Knowledge of NASA environmental guidelines, systems, and processes is preferred, but not required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Must be detail oriented to properly document all environmental compliance activities occurring across the contract.
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Background Check (if applicable): If 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 remain in stationary position, traverse/move about, 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 at least 50 pounds and up to 500 pounds (with safety controls such as dollies, etc). Specific vision abilities required by this job include observe details at close range, 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.
• Indoors and outdoors
• hot and cold conditions
• potential exposure to natural hazards (e.g., flooding, extreme heat, wildfires, and hurricanes)
Language & Communication Skills: Candidate must be fluent in the English language – speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension. Accurate and clear report writing is a requirement of this position. Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
Other Skills: Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office 365 products. Specifically, candidate must be able to navigate and use MS Teams, Excel, and Word with little oversight. Experience with NASA data management system is preferred, but not required.
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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