Environmental Scientist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Scientist for our Honolulu, HI operations to work at our client site in Pearl City.

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 for various sites, including evaluating whether site activities are in compliance with EHMPs or Construction EHMPs on file with the HEER Office
• Organizing and reviewing data.
• Preparing and conducting technical reviews of reports.
• Coordinating/Planning field investigations of contaminated sites
• Planning and performing multi-media sampling, including soil (multi-increment (MI)) sampling, groundwater and surface water sampling, and soil gas sampling on sites with potentially hazardous substances.

• A minimum of 3 years of environmental consulting experience in Hawaii is required for this position, 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.
• Demonstrated 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
• Knowledgeable in preparing technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase I and II ESAs).
• Knowledge of state regulations is expected
• Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong technical and non-technical writing
• Highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, client interaction and project management skills are required
• Information and data analysis
• Multi-tasking and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strong organizational skills.

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

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

• Conduct necessary fieldwork in a variety of environments and topography and possibly uneven terrain; predominantly developed sites, but work may include farmland/agricultural fields.
• Use and wear personal protective equipment.
• Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds).
• You must be able to drive on a regular basis.

• This position involves both office and field environments. You will be in an embedded /dedicated position with the DOH HEER Office.
• Travel - Predominantly various sites across Oahu, but will include outer island day trips for site inspections, sampling, etc.

• 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.
• 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.

The Salary Range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

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