Entry Level Environmental Scientist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Staff-Level Environmental Scientist with minimum of 2 years' experience to join our Jacksonville, FL location.

Provide staff level technical support on environmental characterization and remediation projects for federal, municipal, commercial, and industrial clients. This individual will assist with execution of large, complex environmental investigation and remediation programs under CERCLA, RCRA and other regulatory programs for Federal, State, and private clients.

• Perform work in problem solving situations and find solutions to the problems.
• Implement and document health and safety protocol and have current 40-hr HAZWOPER Certification.
• Competent inspection of sediment management systems and have Stormwater Management Inspector Certification.
• Verbally communicate with people and accurately explain site conditions and site situations to project participants and management.
• Operate heavy equipment; must have NCCER Certification to assist in project operations.
• Must have completed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certification to assist in project operations.
• Create a work product that is representative of what is required and perform Quality Control and Quality Assurance measures to achieve the required task.
• Conduct groundwater, surface water, and/or soil sampling activities.
• Prepare various technical deliverables including reports, letters, proposals, tables, and figures.
• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Mandatory Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in coastal environmental science.
• NCCER Certification.
• 40-hr HAZWOPER Certification.
• Stormwater Management Inspector Certification.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft programs like Word, Excel).
• A valid U.S.
  
  -based Driver's License in good standing.
• Capable of performing fieldwork, which at times can be extensive.
• Desired experience, knowledge, and skills:
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 50%.

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.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to remain in stationary position for long periods of time, traverse, and perform field investigation and remediation activities that could potentially require the following: performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions;

standing, crouching and sitting to facilitate collecting site information; negotiating difficult terrain for extended periods of time performing field surveys, move and/or transport field equipment and other items weighing up to 40 pounds; and potential exposure to natural hazards (e.g., poison ivy). Must be able to perform and maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee will be required to travel via air or land. The employee may be required to conduct site visits and field activities at places and times where exposure to outdoor weather conditions is part of the working environment. The employee may also be required to work in environments where toxic fumes or chemicals are present. Overnight travel may be required in Florida and the southeast United States typically for periods of up to 5 days.

Travel for longer periods and other US or…