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Tetra Tech, Inc.

Multi-Media Technician at Armstrong Flight Research Center, CA (Finance)

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech, an industry leader and nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking candidates to fill a full-time Hazardous and Solid Waste Environmental Technician position for on-site work at AFRC, CA. This position requires the successful candidate to support hazardous and solid waste management activities at multiple facilities; collect field samples, perform shop inspections, manage data entry and records associated with environmental programs, complete chain of custody documentation, and prepare samples for shipment to an analytical laboratory; compliance inspections; This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

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.

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.

Your Impact:

Your Role:

• Pick up waste containers--verifying accurate labeling; waste container contents; serializing, issuing, inspecting, receiving, and transport of containers to approved storage locations.
• Consolidate materials/wastes for collection/disposal.
• Review and track hazardous waste manifests and coordinate with transportation/disposal contractors for container removal; maintain all records.
• Maintain HW contingency plan, SOPs, assist with the preparation of SB 14 HW Source Reduction reports, biennial HW reports, conduct waste sampling tasks.
• Conduct weekly inspections of HW accumulation sites (CAA, SAAs, etc.) and prepare inspection reports, corrective actions, and root cause analysis for deficiencies.
• Conduct RCRA Training and maintain training presentations/materials.
• Provide complete and accurate reports documenting environmental compliance activities and/or deficiencies.
• Support sampling efforts for wastewater and hazardous waste characterization tasks.
• Support project management functions to ensure contract compliance, schedule tracking, monthly reporting, etc.
• Perform inspections for POL related equipment, assist with spill response, perform shop inspections for Hazardous waste/materials.
• Other duties may be assigned.

The salary range for this position is $31.25-40.86 per hour . Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ideal candidate would be familiar with the following.
• Knowledge of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other guidance documents and federal environmental regulations relevant to hazardous and solid waste management.
• Working knowledge of NASA Waste Management System (WMS) and other NASA mission support systems and reporting software.
• Working knowledge of hazardous and solid waste management, and Occupations Safety Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard found in 29 CFR 1910.
• Training would be available for staff unfamiliar with some of these requirements.
• Current HAZWOPER (40 CFR 2626.17, 29 CFR 1910.120, 8 CCR Section 5192), RCRA (40 CFR 262.17, 22 CCR 66262.17), DOT Training (49 CFR 172.704), and Forklift training is required for this position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in good standing and be able to drive on client sites.
• Must be detail oriented to properly document field sampling activities, package samples for shipment, and complete chain of custody documents.

Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma/GED
• Current training for DOT, RCRA, 40-hour HAZWOPER/8-hr refresher, and forklift training is a plus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to remain in motion, traverse, move and perform activities that could potentially require the following: performing strenuous fieldwork under a variety of site and weather conditions; remaining stationary, traverse and move to support coordination of hazardous waste management tasks, lifting and/or moving items weighing greater than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Will be working in hot and cold conditions. Therefore, potential exposure to natural hazards, i.e., rain and snow.

Language & Communication Skills:
• Must be fluent in the English language, writing and speaking.

Other Skills: Employee must be fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data management systems.

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:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

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

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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