Junior Level Geologist
Tetra Tech · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 days ago
AnalystFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have "The Opportunity" intro, then "Why Tetra Tech", "Your Impact", "Responsibilities", "Qualifications", "Life At Tetra Tech" (benefits), "About Tetra Tech". Also maybe "Physical Demands", "Work Environment", "Language & Communication Skills", "Other Skills". But we must only include sections when posting has real specific content. We need to decide which sections to include: Use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. The instructions: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we must map content to these headings. We should not repeat job title. We must not include Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. Benefits: there is "Life At Tetra Tech" describing perks: comprehensive benefits, merit-based rewards, flexibility, collaborative team, learning opportunities. That's benefits. So we can include Benefits section.
Pay: not mentioned. So omit Pay section.
Schedule: not mentioned explicitly (travel up to 50% but not schedule). So omit Schedule.
About the role: we can include overview: The Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geologist... plus Why Tetra Tech, Your Impact maybe combine into About the role. Could also include "Why Tetra Tech" and "Your Impact" as part of About the role. We'll put a paragraph summarizing.
Responsibilities: we have a block.
Requirements: maybe combine Qualifications and other requirements? The instructions list Requirements as a possible heading separate from Qualifications. We could put qualifications under Qualifications heading, and maybe Requirements for things like citizenship, travel, driver's license, language, physical demands, work environment, etc. But we need to avoid thin sections. Could combine into Qualifications. However we have both Qualifications and Requirements headings allowed. We need to decide based on content: The posting has "Qualifications" section with degree, experience, travel willingness, field experience, etc. Also there are "Physical Demands", "Work Environment", "Language & Communication Skills", "Other Skills". Those could be considered Requirements or Skills. The instruction says use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. So we could map:
- Qualifications: education, years experience, willingness to travel, field experience, etc.
- Skills: technical skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.), language skills, etc.
- Requirements: maybe citizenship, driver's license, background check, physical demands, work environment? But those are more like requirements. However we could also put them under Qualifications or Skills. To avoid many thin sections, we should prefer few substantive sections. So maybe we combine all into Qualifications and Skills only, omitting Requirements. But we need to include a section only when posting has real specific content. We have content for Qualifications and Skills. Benefits also.
Thus we will output:
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we must map content to these headings. We should not repeat job title. We must not include Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. Benefits: there is "Life At Tetra Tech" describing perks: comprehensive benefits, merit-based rewards, flexibility, collaborative team, learning opportunities. That's benefits. So we can include Benefits section.
Pay: not mentioned. So omit Pay section.
Schedule: not mentioned explicitly (travel up to 50% but not schedule). So omit Schedule.
About the role: we can include overview: The Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geologist... plus Why Tetra Tech, Your Impact maybe combine into About the role. Could also include "Why Tetra Tech" and "Your Impact" as part of About the role. We'll put a paragraph summarizing.
Responsibilities: we have a block.
Requirements: maybe combine Qualifications and other requirements? The instructions list Requirements as a possible heading separate from Qualifications. We could put qualifications under Qualifications heading, and maybe Requirements for things like citizenship, travel, driver's license, language, physical demands, work environment, etc. But we need to avoid thin sections. Could combine into Qualifications. However we have both Qualifications and Requirements headings allowed. We need to decide based on content: The posting has "Qualifications" section with degree, experience, travel willingness, field experience, etc. Also there are "Physical Demands", "Work Environment", "Language & Communication Skills", "Other Skills". Those could be considered Requirements or Skills. The instruction says use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. So we could map:
- Qualifications: education, years experience, willingness to travel, field experience, etc.
- Skills: technical skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.), language skills, etc.
- Requirements: maybe citizenship, driver's license, background check, physical demands, work environment? But those are more like requirements. However we could also put them under Qualifications or Skills. To avoid many thin sections, we should prefer few substantive sections. So maybe we combine all into Qualifications and Skills only, omitting Requirements. But we need to include a section only when posting has real specific content. We have content for Qualifications and Skills. Benefits also.
Thus we will output:
About the role
with paragraphs covering The Opportunity, Why Tetra Tech, Your Impact.
Responsibilities
with - items.
Qualifications
with - items covering degree, experience, travel, field experience, etc.
Skills
with - items covering technical software, language, etc.
Benefits
with - items covering perks.
We must not include headings with filler. Ensure we preserve all substantive information. Need to include details like citizenship requirement, driver's license, background check, physical demands, work environment, etc. Where to put them? Could be under Qualifications or Skills. Since they are not exactly skills, maybe under Qualifications as additional requirements. We'll include them in Qualifications list.
Let's extract details:
From posting:
- The Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geologist to our Earth Sciences team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Why Tetra Tech: Leading with Science, etc.
- Your Impact: join to make difference, etc.
Responsibilities list:
- Provide entry and/or junior level field and technical support on environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, primarily in the areas related to geology, hydrogeology, and data interpretation/ visualization.
- Under general supervision, candidate will plan, conduct, and supervise tasks such as fieldwork, sampling, design, construction oversight, operations, and maintenance (O&M), and report writing on environmental and engineering projects.
- Candidate will perform projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations including reviewing progress and evaluating results.
- The candidate will also Review progress with management and prepare, develop, and assist in the preparation of proposals and qualification statements.
- Candidate Will Also Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen due to the service we provide our client.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or a related technical discipline.
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 50%.
- Field experience, if any, should include soil logging and sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and aquifer testing.
- Experience in performing hazardous waste site investigations and various types of sampling, including low-flow groundwater sampling, surface water, sediment, soil, subsurface vapor, and air sampling is desired; remediation experience is a plus.
- Experience performing Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments is a plus.
- 40-Hour OSHA training with Hazmat is a plus.
- 30-Hour OSHA Construction Contractor certification is a plus.
- First Aid and CPR training are a plus.
- Background Check : If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
- Physical Demands: ... (list)
- Work Environment: ... (list)
- Language & Communication Skills: Candidate must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking. Spanish Language – writing and speaking fluency is a plus.
- Other Skills: Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. AutoCAD, Arc GIS, Surfer, gINT, and LogPlot are a plus.
Life At Tetra Tech (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.
About Tetra Tech (company overview) maybe could be part of About the role or separate but we have no heading for company overview. Could include in About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we must include the physical demands and work environment details somewhere. We'll put them under Qualifications as bullet points.
Now craft HTML.
We'll open with
About the role
then paragraphs.
We need to avoid repeating job title. The posting title is "Junior Geologist". We'll not repeat.
We'll combine The Opportunity, Why Tetra Tech, Your Impact into maybe two paragraphs.
Let's write:
Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geologist to its Earth Sciences team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
At Tetra Tech, we Lead with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges, leveraging over 50 years of innovation and sustainability to improve more than 625 million lives worldwide.
By joining Tetra Tech, you will make a real difference, work with cutting‑edge technologies and world‑class scientists, and advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Now Responsibilities: Responsibilities
with each bullet.
We need to break the responsibilities into sensible items.
List:
- Provide entry and/or junior level field and technical support on environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, primarily in the areas related to geology, hydrogeology, and data interpretation/visualization.
- Under general supervision, plan, conduct, and supervise tasks such as fieldwork, sampling, design, construction oversight, operations and maintenance (O&M), and report writing on environmental and engineering projects.
- Perform projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations, including reviewing progress and evaluating results.
- Review progress with management and prepare, develop, and assist in the preparation of proposals and qualification statements.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge, and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Perform additional duties as required.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to client service).
We could include citizenship under Qualifications but it's also a requirement. We'll keep it under Qualifications.
Now Qualifications: Qualifications
items:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or a related technical discipline.
- 0‑2 years of experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 50 %.
- Field experience (if any) should include soil logging and sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and aquifer testing.
- Experience performing hazardous waste site investigations and various types of sampling (low‑flow groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil, subsurface vapor, air) is desired; remediation experience is a plus.
- Experience performing Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments is a plus.
- 40‑Hour OSHA training with Hazmat is a plus.
- 30‑Hour OSHA Construction Contractor certification is a plus.
- First Aid and CPR training are a plus.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Subject to background check if the role requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access, or Security Clearance.
- Physical demands: ability to perform strenuous fieldwork under various site and adverse weather conditions; stand, crouch, and sit to operate equipment and collect samples; move earth with shovels or hand augers; lift pumps, remediation equipment, cases, sample coolers, and other items weighing 1–50 lb; potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical, and chemical hazards; maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities; work extended hours on site.
- Work environment: field work in indoor and outdoor settings that may be hot & humid, cold, or wet; conducted on hazardous waste sites, non‑hazardous waste sites, active/inactive filling stations, active/inactive industrial facilities, commercial properties, and federal installations; must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing; travel required up to 50 %.
Now Skills: Skills
items:
- Fluency in English (writing and speaking); Spanish language fluency is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surfer, gINT, and LogPlot is a plus.
Now Benefits: Benefits
items:
- 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.
We should not include About Tetra Tech company overview as separate heading; we could incorporate into About the role paragraph. Already we have a bit about Tetra Tech. Could add more: "Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable
Qualifications
with- items covering degree, experience, travel, field experience, etc.
Skills
with- items covering technical software, language, etc.
Benefits
with- items covering perks.
We must not include headings with filler. Ensure we preserve all substantive information. Need to include details like citizenship requirement, driver's license, background check, physical demands, work environment, etc. Where to put them? Could be under Qualifications or Skills. Since they are not exactly skills, maybe under Qualifications as additional requirements. We'll include them in Qualifications list.
Let's extract details:
From posting:
- The Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geologist to our Earth Sciences team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Why Tetra Tech: Leading with Science, etc.
- Your Impact: join to make difference, etc.
Responsibilities list:
- Provide entry and/or junior level field and technical support on environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, primarily in the areas related to geology, hydrogeology, and data interpretation/ visualization.
- Under general supervision, candidate will plan, conduct, and supervise tasks such as fieldwork, sampling, design, construction oversight, operations, and maintenance (O&M), and report writing on environmental and engineering projects.
- Candidate will perform projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations including reviewing progress and evaluating results.
- The candidate will also Review progress with management and prepare, develop, and assist in the preparation of proposals and qualification statements.
- Candidate Will Also Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen due to the service we provide our client.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or a related technical discipline.
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 50%.
- Field experience, if any, should include soil logging and sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and aquifer testing.
- Experience in performing hazardous waste site investigations and various types of sampling, including low-flow groundwater sampling, surface water, sediment, soil, subsurface vapor, and air sampling is desired; remediation experience is a plus.
- Experience performing Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments is a plus.
- 40-Hour OSHA training with Hazmat is a plus.
- 30-Hour OSHA Construction Contractor certification is a plus.
- First Aid and CPR training are a plus.
- Background Check : If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
- Physical Demands: ... (list)
- Work Environment: ... (list)
- Language & Communication Skills: Candidate must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking. Spanish Language – writing and speaking fluency is a plus.
- Other Skills: Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. AutoCAD, Arc GIS, Surfer, gINT, and LogPlot are a plus.
Life At Tetra Tech (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.
About Tetra Tech (company overview) maybe could be part of About the role or separate but we have no heading for company overview. Could include in About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we must include the physical demands and work environment details somewhere. We'll put them under Qualifications as bullet points.
Now craft HTML.
We'll open with
About the role
thenparagraphs. We need to avoid repeating job title. The posting title is "Junior Geologist". We'll not repeat. We'll combine The Opportunity, Why Tetra Tech, Your Impact into maybe two paragraphs. Let's write:
Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geologist to its Earth Sciences team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
At Tetra Tech, we Lead with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges, leveraging over 50 years of innovation and sustainability to improve more than 625 million lives worldwide.
By joining Tetra Tech, you will make a real difference, work with cutting‑edge technologies and world‑class scientists, and advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Now Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- with each bullet.
We need to break the responsibilities into sensible items.
List:
- Provide entry and/or junior level field and technical support on environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, primarily in the areas related to geology, hydrogeology, and data interpretation/visualization.
- Under general supervision, plan, conduct, and supervise tasks such as fieldwork, sampling, design, construction oversight, operations and maintenance (O&M), and report writing on environmental and engineering projects.
- Perform projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations, including reviewing progress and evaluating results.
- Review progress with management and prepare, develop, and assist in the preparation of proposals and qualification statements.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge, and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Perform additional duties as required.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to client service).
We could include citizenship under Qualifications but it's also a requirement. We'll keep it under Qualifications.
Now Qualifications:
Qualifications
- items:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or a related technical discipline.
- 0‑2 years of experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 50 %.
- Field experience (if any) should include soil logging and sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and aquifer testing.
- Experience performing hazardous waste site investigations and various types of sampling (low‑flow groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil, subsurface vapor, air) is desired; remediation experience is a plus.
- Experience performing Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments is a plus.
- 40‑Hour OSHA training with Hazmat is a plus.
- 30‑Hour OSHA Construction Contractor certification is a plus.
- First Aid and CPR training are a plus.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Subject to background check if the role requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access, or Security Clearance.
- Physical demands: ability to perform strenuous fieldwork under various site and adverse weather conditions; stand, crouch, and sit to operate equipment and collect samples; move earth with shovels or hand augers; lift pumps, remediation equipment, cases, sample coolers, and other items weighing 1–50 lb; potential exposure to natural (e.g., poison ivy), physical, and chemical hazards; maintain rigorous detailed documentation of field activities; work extended hours on site.
- Work environment: field work in indoor and outdoor settings that may be hot & humid, cold, or wet; conducted on hazardous waste sites, non‑hazardous waste sites, active/inactive filling stations, active/inactive industrial facilities, commercial properties, and federal installations; must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing; travel required up to 50 %.
Now Skills:
Skills
- items:
- Fluency in English (writing and speaking); Spanish language fluency is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Surfer, gINT, and LogPlot is a plus.
Now Benefits:
Benefits
- items:
- 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.
We should not include About Tetra Tech company overview as separate heading; we could incorporate into About the role paragraph. Already we have a bit about Tetra Tech. Could add more: "Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable
- items covering perks.
We must not include headings with filler. Ensure we preserve all substantive information. Need to include details like citizenship requirement, driver's license, background check, physical demands, work environment, etc. Where to put them? Could be under Qualifications or Skills. Since they are not exactly skills, maybe under Qualifications as additional requirements. We'll include them in Qualifications list.
Let's extract details:
From posting:
- The Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geologist to our Earth Sciences team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Why Tetra Tech: Leading with Science, etc.
- Your Impact: join to make difference, etc.
Responsibilities list:
- Provide entry and/or junior level field and technical support on environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, primarily in the areas related to geology, hydrogeology, and data interpretation/ visualization.
- Under general supervision, candidate will plan, conduct, and supervise tasks such as fieldwork, sampling, design, construction oversight, operations, and maintenance (O&M), and report writing on environmental and engineering projects.
- Candidate will perform projects in accordance with RCRA, CERCLA, UST, CWA and other appropriate state and federal regulations including reviewing progress and evaluating results.
- The candidate will also Review progress with management and prepare, develop, and assist in the preparation of proposals and qualification statements.
- Candidate Will Also Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen due to the service we provide our client.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or a related technical discipline.
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to approximately 50%.
- Field experience, if any, should include soil logging and sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and aquifer testing.
- Experience in performing hazardous waste site investigations and various types of sampling, including low-flow groundwater sampling, surface water, sediment, soil, subsurface vapor, and air sampling is desired; remediation experience is a plus.
- Experience performing Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments is a plus.
- 40-Hour OSHA training with Hazmat is a plus.
- 30-Hour OSHA Construction Contractor certification is a plus.
- First Aid and CPR training are a plus.
- Background Check : If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.
- Physical Demands: ... (list)
- Work Environment: ... (list)
- Language & Communication Skills: Candidate must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking. Spanish Language – writing and speaking fluency is a plus.
- Other Skills: Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Windows – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. AutoCAD, Arc GIS, Surfer, gINT, and LogPlot are a plus.
Life At Tetra Tech (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.
About Tetra Tech (company overview) maybe could be part of About the role or separate but we have no heading for company overview. Could include in About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we must include the physical demands and work environment details somewhere. We'll put them under Qualifications as bullet points.
Now craft HTML.
We'll open with
- items covering technical software, language, etc.