Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist 🔍 Buffalo, New York, United States | Science | 10 hours ago 🔍 Buffalo, New York, United States New 📁 Science 📅    10 hours ago Post Date 📅    17800001916 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for

Job Alerts The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Scientist to our Environmental Professionals team based in Buffalo, NY.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

Our Buffalo Office is seeking a Staff Biologist to assist Tetra Tech's environmental survey and monitoring teams. This person will be responsible for a wide variety of environmental field activities including but not limited to wetland delineations, threatened, and endangered species surveys, biological monitoring, as well as offering technical support to other projects performed by the office. This includes a combination of field and office work.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: Wetland and waterbody determination and delineations. Completion of detailed field notes, daily reports, forms, and checklists. Performance of threated and endangered species surveys for proposed infrastructure development. Monitoring wildlife during construction of facilities. Health and Safety assessments and audits of project sites and project teams. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

A BS degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Geology, Geosciences or closely lated field. Some experience is preferred but not required. Strong oral and written communication/interpersonal skills are a must. A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required. Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

40-hour

OSHA - HAZWOPER

training is also preferred but not required. Experience in environmental consulting or related experience preferred. Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations preferred. Additional qualifications such as Geologist in Training (GIT), OSHA 8-hour supervisory training, OSHA 30-hour general construction training, First Aid/CPR/SED training will be viewed favorably. Work Environment /

Environmental Factors:

Field work will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, and must wear the required PPE per assignment. Hours likely to exceed 40hrs per week. Additional Information Applicants should possess basic computer skills, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently. Computer Skills must include Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with field equipment such as Kestrels, Eos Arrow GPS units, and Tablets, preferred. Life at

Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties. 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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