Environmental Scientist Task Lead

About the role

The Opportunity Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Scientist Task Lead in Kansas City, MO. Position Summary You will provide project coordination support on Tetra Tech'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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Oversee 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.

Required Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of experience with practical scientific, project management, environmental engineering, construction management, or environmental consulting work experience.
• 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.

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

• Primarily desk work, however, occasionally (25%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork and project oversight in the midwest and sometimes nationwide.
• Physical Requirements: 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, ability to drive, passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time position. Normal workdays are Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedule.
• May need to work occasional nights and weekends to address emergency responses as needed.

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.

Perks of Working 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.
• 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.

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.