Environmental Scientist (Junior Level)

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Your Role :

We are seeking a part-time Junior-Level Environmental Scientist for our Bloomington, MN operations to help support environmental due diligence, compliance, and NEPA assessment efforts for projects in the upper Midwest. Job responsibilities may include desktop reviews of historical site data, field visits to document environmental conditions at sites, report preparation for due diligence assessments; cultural and wetland field survey assistance; and assistance with project coordination activities. Daily interaction with project teams, clients, subcontractors and regulatory agency staff is expected.

Hours per week will be variable (can be up to full-time during peak times).

Qualifications :

Candidates must have 0-3 years of environmental consulting or related experience. The selected candidate must also have / be :

• Previous experience with wetland delineations or site investigation and field sampling for soil and groundwater preferred but not required.
• Must have demonstrated ability to successfully support complex and time sensitive projects.
• Highly motivated, client focused and work well in a team environment.
• Excellent client interaction and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word and Excel, preferred.
• Must possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).

In addition :

Degree / Certification :

B.S. in biological sciences, earth sciences, or natural resources is required.

Physical Demands :

Candidates must be able to walk around project sites and able to carry up to 25 pounds of equipment such as maps, GPS units, field screening equipment and cameras during field work. Field activities take place in a variety of weather conditions, and can occur in remote locations and include areas of uneven terrain. Some field work requiring overnight travel may be required.

Work Environment :

The work environment will consist of a mix of office and field work, with some field work requiring overnight stays. Travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays and multi-day field projects that require overnight stays. Work locations may include urban and rural areas, and occur during any season in all types of weather conditions.

The rate of pay for this position is $21 - $24 per hour, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

Benefits :

Tetra Tech offers a Basic Core Medical Plan and 401k.

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 combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Salary : $21 - $24