Environmental Scientist

Position Summary This is at least a 1‑year temporary, internal dedicated position to provide support to the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response (HEER) Office. The term of this position may be extended.

• Managing projects of varying size and complexity
• Field audits and inspections of sites, evaluating compliance with EHMPs or Construction EHMPs on file with the HEER Office
• Organizing and reviewing data
• Preparing and conducting technical reviews of reports
• Coordinating and planning field investigations of contaminated sites
• Planning and performing multi‑media sampling including soil (multiple‑increment), groundwater, surface water, and soil gas on sites with potentially hazardous substances

• Minimum of 3 years environmental consulting experience in Hawaii, including writing and reviewing submittals to the DOH HEER Office
• Overall familiarity with the HEER Office program – TGM, SAPs, EHMPs, C‑EHMPs, iHEER, site inspections for compliance, etc.
• Experience conducting site investigations and practical field experience performing multi‑media sampling including groundwater, soil and soil gas
• Managing projects
• Interacting with clients
• Working on field projects managed under state regulatory programs
• Preparation of technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase I and II ESAs)
• Knowledge of state regulations
• Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong technical and non‑technical writing
• Highly motivated, customer‑focused, and team‑oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, client interaction and project management skills
• Information and data analysis
• Multi‑tasking and strong organizational skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology, hydrology, toxicology, health physics)
• 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

• Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste site investigations, site remediation, field sampling, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources
• GIS data analysis, geo‑statistics, and data management skills
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification

• Perform fieldwork in varied environments and topography, including uneven terrain and farmland/agricultural fields
• Use and wear personal protective equipment
• Carry field equipment (35–40 pounds)
• Drive on a regular basis

• Both office and field environments; embedded/dedicated position with the DOH HEER Office
• Travel predominantly across Oahu with occasional outer island day trips

• Work schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm
• Work location:
  
  DOH HEER Office, Pearl City

Salary Range
: $65,000 – $85,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

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.