Junior-level Multimedia Environmental Specialist

Tetra Tech; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech at Edwards AFB, CA, is seeking a Multimedia Environmental Specialist to join the Environmental Compliance team. The role focuses on support for DoD environmental programs, air and water quality tasks, sampling, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will work with senior staff on technical writing and deliverables. Requirements include a STEM degree and up to 5 years of experience, with CARB Method 9 and a flight line driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 0–5 years of experience.
• Flight line driver's license required.
• Excellent communication, technical writing and data handling skills.
• Ability to work in a team and interface professionally with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD Environmental Programs including water quality, air quality, hazardous materials and waste programs.
• Conduct soil, water, and air sampling; prepare quarterly reports and permits.
• Assist in development and review of emission inventories and regulatory reports.
• Perform inspections, data review, and prepare technical deliverables for senior staff.
• Coordinate inspections and testing with installation personnel; support client interactions.

Skills

Excellent communications

Technical report writing

Sampling & field work

Data analysis

MS Excel / Access / Word

CAC / security clearance

CARB Method 9 Certification

Flight line driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ACCESS

Word

Adobe

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Multimedia Environmental Specialist to our Environmental Compliance team based at Edwards AFB.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Support Department of Defense Environmental Programs such as environmental water quality, air quality, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, solid waste, toxics, and planning.
  • Support the development of EPCRA reports;
  • Support the review/update of Solid Waste compliance reports;
  • Support the review/update of Qualified Recycling Program Plan;
  • Support the review/update of SPCC Plans and tank inventories; and
  • Assist in performing inspections and administering maintenance program for landfill.
• Conduct soil, water, and air sampling to validate the presence or absence of contaminants.
  • Quarterly Sampling reports for Wastewater and solid waste programs and
  • Sampling/analysis/report development for RCRA and NPDES permit requirements.
• Support Department of Defense and other agencies Air Quality Program to include:
  • Collect, analyze, and develop reports in support of environmental programs for federal, state, and local clients;
  • Support the development of Air Emissions Inventories;
  • Assist with Title V compliance reviews;
  • Support the development of Greenhouse Gas Inventories and reporting;
  • NSR, PSD, and Title V permitting;
  • Perform EESOH-MIS VOC content reviews,
  • Supports AQ Records management through APIMS data entry;
  • Perform annual inspections, including CARB Method 9 VEE testing; and
  • Support other environmental protocols as required.
• Performs technical writing for review/approval by senior level personnel.
• Support landfill sampling and reporting.
• Coordination with installation personnel on the scheduling of inspections and testing.
• Data review, option evaluation, applicability review, and recommendation of best results for review by senior staff.
• Support senior staff regarding client interaction and presentation of options and results.
• Assist in the production of deliverables.
• Technical report writing, data analysis and client interaction are regular requirements associated with this position. Periodically there are requirements to present project findings to a client and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge, and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

The salary range for this position is $ 70,304 - $78,000. 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 & Requirements:

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. Included in this section are education, experience, skills (including computer skills), licenses, certificates, and registrations.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field
• 0-5 years’ experience required.
• Obtain a flight line driver’s license.

Experience Required:

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• When tasked with work, executing the work independently and within the prescribed timeframe.
• Ability to multitask and support multiple projects needs effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to interface and interact with the client in a professional manner and represent Tetra Tech.
• Working knowledge of CERCLA, EPCRA, RCRA, 40 CFR 112, Title V permitting, CAA, CWA, including permitting and emission inventories.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental issues in the state of California.

Experience Preferred:

• Permit application assembly and emission inventory development.
• Current or previous Common Access Card Holder Preferred.
• Knowledge of the Air Force data management systems such as Air Program Information Management System preferred, STAR, EESOH-MIS, WET, and eDASH.
• Knowledge of the United States Air Force or other DoD organizations preferred.
• Familiar with ISO 1401.
• Sampling and analysis, report writing, and database management.

Skills Required:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CARB Method 9 Certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight line driver’s license.
• Excellent communications, technical report writing, fact and research finding.
• Sampling, field work, using measuring instruments, data analyses and reporting.
• Computer skills, MS Excel, Word, ACCESS, adobe.
• Must be able to obtain government security clearance and Common Access Card (CAC).

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Background Check: If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

The work site for this opportunity is at Edwards AFB, CA. Personnel will be required to work in varied weather conditions in the performance of this function. Typical temperatures throughout the year vary from 31°F to 100°F and are rarely below 21°F or above 106°F.

Language & Communication Skills:

Personnel must be fluent in the English language, written and oral communications. Excellent technical report writing, fact and research finding.

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.