Environmental Equipment Manager

Tetra Tech; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

Tetra Tech is seeking a full-time Environmental Equipment Manager based in Kansas City, MO to maintain and track field equipment, vehicles and supplies for EPA TLC operations. This role supports emergency response readiness and compliance with equipment management systems.

Responsibilities include calibrating field instrumentation, logging maintenance, coordinating vendor quotes, and onsite support across EPA Region 7. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and minimum 3 years of experience operating and maintaining field equipment and instrumentation used for environmental response and investigation preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of experience is required.
• Completion of 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills.
• Passing a criminal background check.
• Driving on a regular basis with a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Maintenance and/or calibration of field instrumentation used during emergency response and investigation of hazardous materials releases, in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintain maintenance and calibration logs for all equipment.
• 24/7 on-call duties to manage and support equipment needs for emergency responses reported via EPA's Spill Line.
• Request written quotes from vendors for new equipment or maintenance services for existing equipment.
• Receive and inspect incoming equipment and supplies.
• Ensure equipment brought back from the field is cleaned prior to re-inventory and future use.
• Develop and modify Equipment Operation Guides and Quick Start Guides.
• Ensure all equipment tracking, maintenance, check-in, and check-out is managed through the EPA's Sunflower database.
• Onsite field support anywhere within EPA Region 7 (Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa).
• Arrange for service, repair or replacement of parts to maintain readiness of EPA's vehicle fleet.
• Preparing monthly summary reports describing work duties completed each month.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Customer service orientation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in scientific field

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Equipment Manager based in Kansas City, MO.

Position Summary

This position will assist with maintenance, tracking, and accountability of field equipment, materials, vehicles and supplies. The work location is the Environmental Protection Agency Training and Logistics Center (TLC) located within the Hunt-Midwest SubTropolis complex in northeast Kansas City. The Equipment Manager may be tasked by EPA to conduct any number of miscellaneous duties in support of the TLC's mission to provide appropriate equipment and supplies for response actions at hazardous waste sites.

Essential Job Functions

The following daily duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Maintenance and/or calibration of field instrumentation used during emergency response and investigation of hazardous materials releases, in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Maintain maintenance and calibration logs for all equipment.

24/7 on-call duties to manage and support equipment needs for emergency responses reported via EPA's Spill Line.

Request written quotes from vendors for new equipment or maintenance services for existing equipment.

Receive and inspect incoming equipment and supplies.

Ensure equipment brought back from the field is cleaned prior to re-inventory and future use.

Develop and modify Equipment Operation Guides and Quick Start Guides.

Ensure all equipment tracking, maintenance, check-in, and check-out is managed through the EPA's Sunflower database.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Preparation for, or participation in, training and exercises designed to enhance EPA's emergency response capabilities.
• Onsite field support anywhere within EPA Region 7 (Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa).
• Arrange for service, repair or replacement of parts to maintain readiness of EPA's vehicle fleet. Vehicles include cars, boats, all-terrain vehicles and mobile command posts.
• Preparing monthly summary reports describing work duties completed each month.

This is not a complete list of responsibilities associated with this position.

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 60 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in scientific field and minimum 3 years of experience operating and maintaining field equipment and instrumentation used for environmental response and investigation preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of experience is required.

Completion of 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher training. If the successful candidate does not already possess this training, Tetra Tech will provide training prior to initiating regular work duties in the field.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment.

Proficiency with MS Work and Excel.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills.

In addition, the following is required:

Passing a criminal background check.

Driving on a regular basis. Pasing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with use and maintenance of field equipment and instrumentation used for environmental response and investigation.

Ability to support 24/7 on-call duties to manage and support equipment needs for emergency responses reported via EPA's Spill Line.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Lift sample coolers and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Wear a full-face respirator.

Complete an annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing.

Work location is the Environmental Protection Agency Training and Logistics Center (TLC) located within the Hunt-Midwest SubTropolis complex in northeast Kansas City.

Most work will be conducted indoors. However, occasional outdoor work may be required within the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska during all seasons, including peak summer and winter conditions.

Additional Information

This full-time positionis primarily warehouse support and requires roughly 10% travel to provide onsite equipment support during EPA emergency response work.

This position is generally Monday – Friday, 8 hours each day.

This position may require overtime, including nights and weekends, to support 24/7 on-call duties to manage and support equipment needs for emergency responses reported via EPA's Spill Line.

This is primarily an in-office position based out of the EPA Training and Logistics Center in Kansas City, MO.

Driving on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

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.

Benefits

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.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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.