What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Environmental Technician position at Tetra Tech Careers?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a Field Environmental Technician for its Disaster Response Division. The selected candidate will be collecting and sampling soil and debris from area burned by the wildfires. Previous experience in environmental sampling is required. T
Technicians will conduct field inspections and evaluations to include air, water, sail, and building materials. Other duties include employee supervision, worksite monitoring, and abatement observation.
This is THE opportunity to give back to your local community by making an impact daily to help restore the devastated areas affected by the recent fires.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting stormwater bmp assessment, monitoring, and/or installation on debris removal and hazard tree removal Operations or similar projects.
- A minimum of two (2) years of environmental site assessments for disaster debris removal Operations and/or environmental remediation or environmental assessment soil sampling experience. Alternatively, may have experience conducting environmental field monitoring programs or other comparable background.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting ambient and construction related air monitoring sampling equipment setup and take down on debris removal and hazard tree removal Operations or similar projects.
- The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, be detail-oriented, and be able to travel locally.
- Must be able to manage time well and work on tasks as part of a larger project team.
- Must be highly motivated, client focused and work well in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, client interaction and organizational skills are a must.
- Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and pass a motor vehicle records check.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and pass a successful fit test.
- Environmental Engineering or Science Degree preferred
- Ability to work 12 hour days
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour
It is understood that your employment is to be on an "at will" basis. This position with Tetra Tech is temporary and on an "as-needed" basis and will end once the project is complete.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at http://www.tetratech.com/
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including, women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
No agencies or calls please.
EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability
Salary : $30
