Environmental Hazard Ranking System / Site Assessment Specialist at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Denver, Colorado

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®.

We are seeking a full-time, Environmental Hazard Ranking System / Site Assessment Specialist for our Denver, CO operations.

The selected candidate will assist in coordinating all Hazard Ranking System (HRS) and site assessment activities with the EPA Regional Site Assessment Managers. Responsible for ensuring consistency in the documentation and reporting of all National Priorities List-listing-related SOW activities and deliverables. In addition, you will:

• Provide support on a variety of environmental projects, including remedial investigations/feasibility studies, site investigations, and training/technical support assignments.
• Provide technical support to U.S. EPA contracts. Other projects could include support to emergency response, site assessment and cleanup projects.
• Preparing and conduct technical reviews.
• Conduct data evaluation/validation and technical review validation reports, preparing and conducting technical reviews of other project deliverables, including RI/FS reports, RODs, and other investigation, cleanup, response action decision documents.
• Work may include managing projects, overseeing or supporting data management tasks, providing technical support, and presenting training classes.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years experience in environmental consulting or related experience and at least five years' years' experience in preparing HRS documentation records and HRS scoring. In addition, you will have / be:
• Completed the HRS Package Preparation Training
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with EPA guidance concerning NPL listing issues
• Proficient in utilizing EPA scoring software
• Experience in performing site assessments in support of the National Priorities List (NPL).
• Experience with data quality/evaluation/validation, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, and field sampling is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following skills:
• Prepare human health and/or ecological risk assessments according to Superfund guidance and CERCLA requirements, including preparing conceptual site models;
• Conduct analytical data evaluation/validation and preparing data quality objectives and quality assurance project plans;
• Prepare and conduct technical reviews of reports;
• Oversee data management activities, including knowledge of EPA databases (e.g., Scribe and EQuIS)
• Project management, including budget and schedule tracking and maintenance
• Maintenance of positive client relationships.
• Detailed-oriented.
In addition, a background check will be required.

Degree / Certifications
• BS degree in Chemistry, Science or related field
• Related M.S. degree a plus
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher a plus.

Work Environment
Work will predominately be in an office environment. Some travel is required and varies based on project requirements; may include weekend travel and work. Work will be primarily from office or home office (with proper connectivity, authorization, and only within the United States). You must be able to:

• Drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Work on a Superfund site. Some fieldwork may involve visiting a Superfund or similar hazardous waste site.
• Travel. Some travel (up to 25%) is anticipated, primarily to locations in the Midwest, but may include other regions of the U.S.
• Work in all weather conditions, both hot and cold, while performing field work outside.

The Salary Range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. 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.

The deadline to apply to this position is Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

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 employees27,000 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.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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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.

Additional Information

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