Senior Scientist/Human Health Risk Assessor at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Chantilly, Virginia

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®.

Your Role:

Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist/ Human Health Risk Assessor for our Chantilly, VA operations with extensive experience conducting human health risk assessments in accordance with applicable guidance and requirements, especially related to CERCLA/Superfund sites. Experience conducting and knowledge of ecological risk assessments is also preferred.

The ideal candidate will provide support on a variety of environmental projects, including remedial investigations/feasibility studies, site investigations, and training/technical support assignments. This position will involve providing technical support to U.S. EPA contracts supporting the Superfund and Brownfields programs. Other projects could include support to emergency response, site assessment and cleanup projects.

Primary work will involve preparing and conducting technical review of risk assessments. Anticipated work also includes preparing and conducting technical reviews of other project deliverables, including RI/FS reports, RODs, and other investigation, cleanup, response action decision documents. Work may also include managing projects, overseeing or supporting data management tasks, providing technical support, and presenting training classes. Additional job responsibilities include:

• Direct and supervise technical assignments and manage entire projects or specific elements of projects.
• Act as lead human health risk assessor on proposals and projects.
• Interact with clients and regulators as subject matter expert.
• Analyze large environmental datasets, conduct or directs statistical analyses, and prepare tables, figures, and other data exhibits.
• Review and interpret environmental and toxicological studies and reports.
• Conduct exposure and human health risk assessments in accordance with federal (EPA RAGS) and state guidance.
• Support remedial strategy development for contaminated sites.
• Perform analyses to support allocation of remedial costs and damages among responsible parties.
• Develop sampling and analysis plans for various media, including soil, groundwater, sediment, and indoor air.
• Prepare written documents such as letters, memoranda, proposals, workplans and investigative reports.

Candidates must have 10-15 years of experience in conducting, authoring, directing, and conducting technical review of multi-media human health risk assessments with increasing levels of project complexity and responsibility. Strong Superfund/RCRA-related risk assessment experience is required. Previous experience working on EPA projects with an emphasis on Superfund sites is required. Knowledge of federal and state regulations is also required. Experience with data quality/evaluation/validation, hazardous waste, site investigations, site remediation, and field sampling is highly desirable. Must be detailed-oriented.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Preparing human health risk assessments according to Superfund guidance and CERCLA requirements, including preparing conceptual site models.
• Extensive experience in scoping, managing, and conducting each of the stages of the CERCLA process.
  
  
  • Development of work plans and QAPPs (including evaluating sampling strategies and appropriateness of data for risk)
  • Completion of projects through feasibility studies and Records of Decision
• Conducting analytical data evaluation/validation and preparing data quality objectives and quality assurance project plans.
• Preparing and conducting technical reviews of reports.
• Overseeing data management activities, including knowledge of EPA databases (e.g., Scribe and EQuIS).
• Experience with risk communication with clients, stakeholders, and at conferences and professional organizations including presenting complex technical information in a concise and accurate manner.
• Project management, including budget and schedule tracking and maintenance.
• Maintenance of positive client relationships.

Education and Certifications:

B.S. degree in Biology, Ecology, or other related environmental science degree required. M.S. degree in public health, toxicology, or related preferred.

Physical Demands:

Primarily office work. Some fieldwork may take place that could involve visiting a Superfund or similar hazardous waste site.

Work Environment:

Work will be primarily from office or home office (with proper connectivity and authorization) locations. Some travel (up to 25%) may be needed occasionally to visit project sites, participate in meetings, and meet with clients.

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.

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.

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-28,000 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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