Environmental Science Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Scientist to our field team based in Germantown, Md, with field work locations primarily in Frederick, Carroll and Baltimore counties.  This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

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Your Role :

This position will provide mid-level geologist or scientist support to various environmental assessment/remediation projects. Work includes due diligence work, report preparation, and various environmental field work. Field work and travel is estimated to be 75%.  Capable of assuming responsibility for routine to complex tasks/projects. Experience in leading field crews is desirable.

    Assume lead and supporting technical role for projects.
    Record field data, write reports, generate figures and tables, manage data. 
    Perform Phase I and II ESAs.
    Conduct environmental due diligence and perform Investigations at CERCLA, RCRA, and other impacted sites.
    Collect soil and water samples using various sampling techniques (soil, sediment, groundwater surface water, waste)
    Plan and coordinate directly with subcontractors and field personnel.
    Assume supporting roles in proposals and marketing. 
    Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
    Other duties as be assigned.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in geology or environmental science is required, Master's degree (MS/MA) a plus, but not required.
    1-3 years directly related professional experience and/or training in environmental assessment/remediation related work required
    Stormwater pollution prevention compliance experience, a plus
    Erosion and Sediment Control compliance inspection experience, a plus 
    Willingness and ability to perform field work at various locations, approximately 75%.
    40-hour HazWoper Certification preferred. Ability to obtain certification within 90-days, required.

Background Check: If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands: 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The physical demands of field activities include:

    Sampling work may include lifting, maneuvering, positioning, and operating sampling/testing equipment (pumps, hoses, power cables, hand augers, sampling tools, etc.).  
    Operation of field equipment and movement over rough terrain.  
    Traversing and remaining motionless for long periods of time 
    Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Project work will entail a mix of office work and field work.  Office work will be in a typical office environment with controlled conditions.  Field work will entail work in a wide range of outdoor conditions, including work in adverse weather conditions, such as high heat, extreme cold, and precipitation and on unimproved job sites where dense vegetation, uneven ground, and physical obstacles may be present.  Project worksites will typically be within the eastern United States but may include travel to/work at sites across the United States and internationally.  Field project durations may range from one day to several weeks.

Language & Communication Skills: Instructions/Suggestions:  You may want to include here the written and oral communication requirements; must be fluent in the English language - writing and speaking, etc.; Report writing requirements, etc.

Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents and procedures, and government regulations.  Ability to write detailed reports, business correspondence, and procedures suitable for client submittal.  Ability to effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions from groups of coworkers, clients, customers, and the public.  Effective communication skills, both orally and in written form.  Must be fluent in the English language - reading, writing, and speaking.

Other Skills: 

Ability to evaluate basic and complex issues, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Strong technical, writing, and verbal communication skills required. General computer, word processing, and spreadsheet capabilities are required, along with experience with using Microsoft Office applications (WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, etc.).  Knowledge/experience in computer-based, geosciences-related, graphics software, data evaluation software, electronic field data collection, and/or groundwater flow/contaminant transport modeling is desirable, but not necessary.