Junior Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Position Summary
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Junior-Level Environmental Scientist/Geologist based in our Washington, DC operations. Candidates with either environmental science or geology experience are invited to apply.

The salary range for this role is between $55,000 and $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Essential Job Functions
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

The Environmental Scientist/Geologist (Junior-Level) candidate will provide project support for environmental projects, related to federal, state, municipal, and commercial clients. They will be responsible for completion of task level work, including: field investigations (including soil, water, and air sampling; drilling and subcontractor supervision, and coordination with analytical laboratories), construction and/or remedial action oversight, health and safety air monitoring, and preparation of technical reports.

The candidate will work collaboratively with and under the supervision of a senior scientist or project manager. They will be expected to follow company safety standards, participate in safety training, and prepare as well as implement site-specific health and safety plans.

The candidate will be responsible for reviewing, understanding, and implementing site-specific work plans and scopes of work. They will prepare various technical deliverables including reports, letters, proposals, tables, and figures.

Required Qualifications
•    BS/BA degree in Environmental Sciences, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Planning or a related discipline is required.
•    2-5 years of professional environmental consulting experience is required. Project experience to include: carrying out Phase I ESAs (ASTM-compliant), Phase II Site Investigations, UST compliance monitoring, UST closures, and vapor intrusion assessments. Previous field experience required, including sampling activities and environmental drilling operations, ability to work independently on field projects.
•    Experience preparing technical reports, memos, response to comments tables, and diagrams is required. Must be a competent technical writer.
•    Attention to detail is crucial. The successful candidate must be able to observe, evaluate, and document site field conditions and communicate changes in field conditions to senior staff. 
•    Ability to analyze chemistry and environmental data
•    Ability to interface with clients, subcontractors, working groups, and internal customers.

This position requires driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Please note that we are unable to offer relocation for this role. Chosen candidate should be in the greater Northern Virginia/Washington DC area upon applying.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Working knowledge of the conceptual site model process is preferred. Experience including CERCLA RI/FS and PA/SI.
•    Project management training or experience.
•    Experience with DOD, federal, state, municipal, and private sector projects.
•    Ability to assist with cost estimating and obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors.
•    Ability to review and summarize agency regulations, policies, and procedures into “plain English.”
•    GIS experience.
•    OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training, and/or 8-hour OSHA Supervisors of Hazardous Waste Operations Training.

Physical Requirements
•    Candidate must be able to walk large project sites and must be physically able to carry up to 35 pounds of equipment (such as sampling tools, GPS unit, field screening equipment and cameras) during field work. 
•    Field activities take place in a variety of weather conditions and can occur in remote locations and include areas of uneven terrain or occur during harsh weather.
•    Candidate should be a strong swimmer and able to work safely and comfortably in and around boats.
•    Field sampling and monitoring may include various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, and air).
•    Candidate must be able to work in an office environment and complete office-based tasks.

Work Environment/Environmental Factors
The work environment will consist of a mix of office and fieldwork, with some field work requiring overnight stays.

Additional Information
While we commend hard work, we are interested in people who are effective - who get the right things done at the right time. At Tetra Tech, you will work with people who come in every morning to decide what needs to be done to accomplish the goals we have all helped define and then take ownership for the speed of the execution of those goals.

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.  

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements. 
 

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000