Environmental Professional (Regulatory Compliance and Report Writing)- Los Alamos, NM at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Tech2 Solutions (T2S) is a critical subcontractor on the N3B Los Alamos LLC team and provides program management and technical services in support of the ground & surface water monitoring program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory.

T2S is a full-service engineering and environmental consulting company with a worldwide reach in the areas of environmental monitoring and remediation, national security, systems engineering, data management and analytics for both federal and commercial customers.

T2S is currently seeking an Environmental Professional to support the Storm Water and Surface Water Monitoring Projects under the N3B Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC). The Environmental Professional will be responsible for surface water and sediment data analysis, review and interpretation of state and federal regulations, technical report development, and peer review of data deliverables.

The Environmental Professional will lead the review of regulatory documents and requirements, interpret their applications for monitoring, and screen them against surface water analytical results. The Environmental Professional must have excellent verbal and written communication skills for disseminating information to team members as well as for authoring technical reports.

The Environmental Professional will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner; will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety and security an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to pause or stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Responsibilities :

• Review and interpret applicable federal and state surface water regulations, communicate findings clearly to provide guidance for data collection and analysis.
• Author technical reports including data analysis, developing technical content, and reviewing documents as required.
• Screen surface water data against applicable standards, interpret results, and communicate findings.
• Ensures compliance with NPDES permits and New Mexico Surface Water Quality Standards (NMAC 20.6.4), including keeping up to date with changes in federal and state regulations, and determining and communicating impacts.
• Assist with developing scope and analysis of remote sensing data, including geomorphic and vegetation change techniques.
• Assist with management of storm water sample processing facility, including managing an inventory of chemical preservatives and maintenance of a fume hood and deionized water filtration system.
• Ability to coordinate with, and willingness to take direction from, project leads as required.
• Comply with all health & safety policies and practices.
• Comply with all site access and security requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret environmental regulations (experience with NPDES Permits and New Mexico surface water regulations a plus)
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills, including an ability to author technical documents and communicate findings to a wide variety of audiences.
• Self-motivated professional who demonstrates strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs (R programming or GIS experience a plus).
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment.
• Familiarity with the LANL site, access requirements, general employee requirements, and work environment preferred.

At Tetra Tech, 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 health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities as well as project requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Light Work):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Moderate Work Category:

• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work
• The employee exerts up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Will also be carrying up to 30 pounds while hiking.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, hike, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

General :

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• The qualified candidate may be required to attain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Individual must pass a pre-employment drug screen and accept all company policies.
• This position may require a physical fit-for-duty screen.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees21,000 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.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 194 CES