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The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time, entry to junior level, Environmental Scientist Task Lead on the West Coast.   You can work from your home on the west coast or in one of our Tetra Tech offices on the west coast.

Position Summary
You will provide project coordination support on Tetra Tech Inc.'s multiple contracts for the United States Postal Service (USPS).  

Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Essential Job Functions (Required)
The following duties are considered essential to the role.  They will be performed under the supervision/ guidance of senior USPS project managers.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

    Federal (USPS), state, and or local government planned, construction management, and emergency response.
    Coordinate multiple hazardous materials (asbestos, lead paint, mold, air, universal wastes, etc.) projects simultaneously for government clients including surveys, preparation of technical specifications, and third-party oversight work.
    Performs work under the direction of the project manager throughout the project life cycle including scope development, solicitations, proposal development, scheduling, fieldwork oversight 
    Prepare various sized technical reports (some examples - third party oversight reports, completion reports, Phase I and II's, remedial work plans, facility assessment tools).
    Plan elements such as reviewing, analyzing, integrating, interfacing and coordinating federal, state, local, and regional contingency and emergency response plans, and protocols.
    Provide professional staff expert guidance, recommendations, protocols, technologies, equipment, materials, and personnel for implementing projects for federal clients.
    Oversight of contractors in both for indoor and outdoor work sites, utilizing health & safety protocols.
    Provide technical support capability for performing, assessing and developing mitigation options, plans, guidance and reports for any threat posed to human health and the environment. This includes but is not limited to human health risk and exposure assessments, ecological risk assessments and the ability to implement and perform mitigation measures and services.

In addition:
    Well organized and strong attention to detail.
    Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
    Highly motivated, customer focused and works well in a team environment.
    Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills.  
    Ability to manage a heavy workload.

Required Qualifications (Required)

This position requires 0-2+ years of experience with practical scientific, project management, environmental engineering, construction management, or environmental consulting work experience.  It also requires experience with:
    Managing multiple hazardous materials projects for government clients including surveys, preparation of technical specifications, and third-party oversight work.
    Planning elements such as reviewing, analyzing, integrating, interfacing and coordinating federal, state, local, and regional contingency and emergency response plans, and protocols.
    Providing professional staff expert guidance, recommendations, protocols, technologies, equipment, materials, and personnel for implementing projects for federal clients.
    Understanding health and safety, ecological and human health protocols for indoor and outdoor work sites.

In addition, it requires:
    Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene, environmental, or physical sciences from an accredited United States college or university.

Preferred Qualifications
    Working for or with federal agencies
    Experience working for or with the United States Postal Service (USPS).
    Experience preparing various sized technical reports.
    Knowledge of determining federal, state and local environmental laws and statutes. 
    Prior consulting experience and working with clients in a collaborative fashion.
    40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
    30-hour OSHA Construction Safety certification.
    EPA HERA Building Inspection License and/or EPA Lead Inspector credentials.
    ASTM E1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
    State Asbestos Building Inspector Certification
    State Lead Inspector Certification or Environmental Protection Agency Lead Inspector License

Work Environment/Environmental Factors (Required)
    This position is primarily desk work, however, occasionally (25%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork and project oversight in west coast states and sometimes nationwide. The events may require travel on short notice or planned in advance.

Physical Requirements (Required)
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.  You must be able to:
    Work prolonged periods using a computer.
    Travel to work sites
    Work long days and weekends to accommodate field work/construction schedules when traveling
    Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
    Don personal protective gear as needed.
    In a disaster situation, ability to walk on uneven terrain.
    You must be able to drive.
    Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and safe driving record is required.

Additional Information (Required)

    This is a full-time position.  Normal workdays are Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedule.
    This position requires roughly 25% travel on the west coast and nationwide.
    May need to work occasionally on nights and weekends to address emergency response as needed.
    You may work remotely from your home on the west coast or in a west coast Tetra Tech office.
    This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company's discretion

Life at Tetra Tech
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 plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include 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.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.