Environmental Risk Assessor

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Risk Assessor based out of our Cincinnati, OH office. Remote workers outside of the area are also encouraged to apply.

Tetra Tech, a leading environmental and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Risk Assessor who can prepare and review human health and ecological risk assessments and assist in developing remedial strategies for brownfields and other sites where hazardous substances or petroleum pose a potential or known environmental or regulatory concern. Specific experience in preparing risk assessments following technical guidance under the Ohio EPA Voluntary Action Program (VAP) is preferred.

The position is based out of our Cincinnati, Ohio office and would involve providing support on various environmental projects (primarily under Ohio EPA VAP and US EPA) throughout the Midwest, predominantly within Ohio. This position will support a variety of contracts, including federal, state, and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work successfully both independently and in team settings.

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

• Support field surveys and assessments through data collection and evaluation of environmental conditions.
• Analyze large environmental datasets.
• Conduct statistical and spatial data analyses, and prepare tables, figures, and other exhibits.
• Perform contaminant fate/transport and exposure modeling.
• Review and interpret environmental and toxicological studies and reports.
• Conduct human and ecological risk assessments in accordance with federal and state guidance, with emphasis on Ohio EPA VAP.
• Prepare written documents such as letters, memoranda, proposals, work plans, and investigative reports.
• Support remedial strategy development for contaminated sites.

• 5 to 10+ years of environmental consulting or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field with a background in risk assessment is required.
• Previous experience with completion of human health and/or ecological risk assessments under state or federal environmental programs.
• Must possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Must be highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.

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.

• Previous experience with completion of human health and/or ecological risk assessments under Ohio EPA VAP.
• Experience and knowledge of U.S. EPA, Ohio EPA VAP, and/or Ohio BUSTR.
• Field data collection experience, including soil, groundwater, soil gas, surface water, and/or sediment sampling.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER with 8-Hour Refresher.

• Must be able to walk around project sites in all types of terrain and be physically able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Must be able to complete annual medical monitoring program.

• This position will require outdoor work within the U.S. during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.
• Overnight travel may also be required that could be in excess of 10%.

• 40 hour/week Monday through Friday schedule. Occasional overtime may be required as needed on project and field events.
• Field work/travel encompass up to 20% of the position.
• Position is open to remote work.

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…