Environmental Scientist - Joplin, MO

About the role

Tetra Tech is seeking an Entry-level or Junior-level Environmental Scientist to support various environmental projects in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. The primary focus will be on investigations and removal activities at former lead mining areas in southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Collect soil samples from residential properties where permission has been granted by the property owner.
• Prepare samples for analysis via an x-ray florescence (XRF) spectrometer.
• Analyze soil samples for lead and other heavy metals using an XRF spectrometer.
• Prepare field sketches and other documentation related to residential soil sampling.
• Provide oversight of excavation crews contracted to remove lead-contaminated soils from residential properties.
• Coordinate with other project team members and residents to ensure all work is completed to the satisfaction of EPA.
• Prepare sampling plans and health and safety plans.
• Field studies requiring the collection of soil, groundwater, and indoor air samples.
• Interpret sample data and prepare data summary reports.
• Regular maintenance and calibration of equipment used during field studies.
• Support other environmental studies throughout the four-state region.
• This position will require extensive outdoor work and may occasionally require overnight travel.

Requirements

• Completion of 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly motivated, customer-focused, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering field is required.
• 0 to 3 years of experience with hazardous materials, sampling of environmental media (soil, groundwater, air, etc.), environmental consulting or related activities.

Skills

Passing a criminal background check. Driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Benefits

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, comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security, including 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.

Prior to employment

• Passing a criminal background check.
• Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.