Environmental Scientist

About the role

Tetra Tech is seeking a part-time, mid-level Environmental Scientist / Field Technician based in Honolulu, HI to support various environmental projects. This is a part-time position with no guaranteed hours to start, which may become full-time pending project needs.

Responsibilities

• A minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience in Hawaii, including writing and reviewing submittals to the DOH HEER Office
• Familiarity with the DOH HEER Office program - TGM, SAPs, RAWPs, 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 in person (field/office) and over the phone (zoom, MS Teams, etc.)
• Working on field projects managed under state and federal regulatory programs
• Knowledgeable in preparing technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase I and II ESAs)
• Knowledgeable in preparing proposals, including obtaining vendor/subcontractor and equipment costs to properly complete the job
• Knowledge of state and federal 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology, hydrology, toxicology, health physics)
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience in Hawaii
• Proficiency with MS Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste site investigations, site remediation, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources
• Experience with Department of Defense (Department of War) projects/contracts, specifically Navy and/or Army Corps of Engineers

Physical Requirements

• 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)
• Ability to use a sledge hammer and slide hammer to advance soil sampling probes
• Ability to use a hand-auger or hammer drill and portable generator for soil sample collection, if necessary

Work Environment/Environmental Factors

• This position involves both office and field environments
• Potential to work in inclement weather (i.e. rain)
• Potential for neighbor island trips for site inspections, sampling, etc.
• Potential for travel to the mainland for extended periods of time (i.e. regional fire or other broad/widespread emergency response)

Additional Information

• Work schedule: Part-time position with no guaranteed hours to start. When working, hours are generally Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Neighbor island travel may require early flights (before 07:00 am) and late returns (after 5:00 pm).
• Overtime requirements: Overtime may be required pending schedule required to complete the scope of work.
• Night/weekend requirements: Overnight and weekend travel may be required.
• Work location: Hybrid - Option to work from home (on Oahu only) / or from our Honolulu, HI office, depending on project needs and convenience.
• No relocation. Must be living on Oahu.
• Travel requirements: Work occurs primarily on various project sites across Oahu. Some work will include neighbor island trips for site inspections, sampling, etc.
• Potential future opportunities to work on the mainland may occur. Travel to the mainland would require extended periods of time for regional fire /disaster response, i.e. Statewide or agency-wide response, such as EPA or other high profile project needs).

Life at Tetra Tech

• 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

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. 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. We invite applications from all interested parties. Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs