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We are seeking a full-time, Environmental Scientist for our Oakland, CA operations.
The qualified candidate will work in the field of environmental site assessments, brownfields, site investigations and remediation activities. The candidate will work with a team and will receive regular feedback and opportunities for skill development. Duties will include but not limited to:

• Multi-media sampling
• Field audits and inspections
• Organize and review data
• Write and support preparation of technical reports
• Support field investigations
• Perform or support preliminary site assessments, brownfields assessments, site inspections, and/or site investigations on sites with potentially hazardous substances.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 to 6 years of professional environmental science experience.

Must have prior experience in the environmental industry with demonstrated experience conducting site investigations, remedial investigations, and practical field experience performing multi-media sampling including groundwater, soil, and soil gas. In addition, you will have /be:

• Experience supporting remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources a plus
• Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong technical and non-technical writing
• Information and data analysis
• Work on multiple projects teams simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills.
• Highly motivated
• Work well in a team environment
• Proficient with MS Office applications is required

Work Environment

The work involves both office and field environments. A physical capacity for working outdoors is required. You must be able to:

• Drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
• Conduct necessary fieldwork in a variety of environments and topography, including uneven terrain, and in all weather conditions (both hot and cold).
• Excavations using hand tools.
• Carry heavy field equipment (35 to 40 pounds)
• Don personal protective gear and/or clothing as needed.
• Ability to travel around Bay Area/California projects.

The Salary Range for this position is $67,000 to $85,225, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

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.