Environmental Risk Assessor

Position Summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Risk Assessor based out of our Cincinnati, OH office. Remote workers outside of the area are also encouraged to apply. The position involves preparing and reviewing human health and ecological risk assessments, assisting in developing remedial strategies for brownfields and other sites with hazardous substances or petroleum concerns. Specific experience in Ohio EPA Voluntary Action Program (VAP) is preferred.

Essential Job 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.

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. Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Your impact will leverage cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous experience with completion of human health and/or ecological risk assessments under state or federal environmental programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to drive on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.