Enviromental Scientist

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T etra Tech is currently seeking a part-time, mid-level, Environmental Scientist for our Fort Collins, CO office.

Response, assessment, and evaluation services (RAES) are parts of a larger program associated with abandoned mines. You will support the program in the following areas :

• Evaluate the impacts of abandoned mines on human health and the environment.
• Work to identify and implement measures to resolve contamination in the environment.
• Learn and implement complex radiological monitoring techniques and site characterization studies.
• Oversight of drilling programs for installation of monitoring wells
• Sample soil in residential yards using an incremental sampling methodology
• Conduct gamma radiation surveys
• Analyze soil samples with X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) technology
• Data analysis, including graphical and visual analysis and statistical analysis, probabilistic analysis of environmental systems

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 6 - 11 years relevant experience. You will also have experience with / be :

• Southwestern United States, mining and mine reclamation, uranium mining and mills, interaction with regulatory agencies, tribal lands, CERCLA sites.
• Abandoned uranium mine site characterization including field work and data analysis, field sampling plan writing.
• Strong science backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills

Degree / Certifications

• MS in geology from an accredited college or university.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus.
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety training is a plus.

Work Environment

This position requires roughly 25 -35% travel. The field work is anticipated to be in remote areas of Arizona and New Mexico. You must be able to :

• Work outdoor during all seasons, both hot and cold, in all weather conditions.
• Walk on various terrains.
• Lift and carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds)
• Don personal protective gear as needed.
• Make excavations using hand tools.
• 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.
• Travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

The Salary Range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

Tetra Tech offers a basic core medical plan and our 401k retirement plan for this position.

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 Monday, July 29, 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 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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