Senior Technician

Tetra Tech Technical Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel up to 50%

Job summary

Tetra Tech, a leader in environmental consulting and engineering, seeks a Senior Technician to develop cultural and natural resource planning and permitting solutions for tribal lands. The role focuses on regulatory coordination, environmental assessments, and ecosystem restoration while supporting remediation and energy projects.

The position involves building strong relationships with tribal communities, navigating sovereignty concerns, and contributing to strategic client plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct experience supporting oil and gas, energy, environmental permitting, tribal relations, cultural resources, and field activities.
• Experience working directly for or within a tribal government, tribal enterprise, tribal historic preservation office, or tribal environmental department.
• Experience with oil and gas remediation, reclamation, or decommissioning.
• Knowledge of cultural resources, traditional cultural properties, sacred sites, treaty rights, traditional ecological knowledge, subsistence resources, or environmental justice.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted, respectful relationships with tribal councils, tribal departments, tribal historic preservation officers, cultural committees, community members, landowners, energy operators, and government agencies.
• Help clients navigate tribal sovereignty, jurisdictional considerations, land-use requirements, cultural resource concerns, environmental review, and applicable federal, state, and tribal regulations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership support for oil and gas, midstream, infrastructure, remediation, and renewable energy project located on or near tribal lands.
• Support project permitting and compliance activities, including preparation and review of environmental assessments, environmental impact documentation, cultural resource materials, consultation records, spill prevention and response plans, reclamation plans, and related regulatory submittals.
• Actively participate with local and regional project teams to develop strategic client and opportunity capture plans and successfully implement those plans.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

HS diploma

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Technician with expertise in developing innovative cultural and natural resource planning and permitting solutions through strategic evaluation of the client's goals and regulatory frameworks. The Technician responsibilities include coordinating with regulatory agencies and project proponents on project goals, permitting requirements, environmental considerations, cultural resources, and community priorities. The successful candidate will help strengthen relationships with tribal communities while supporting remediation goals that respect tribal sovereignty, cultural values, environmental priorities, and economic objectives.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop trusted, respectful relationships with tribal councils, tribal departments, tribal historic preservation officers, cultural committees, community members, landowners, energy operators, and government agencies.
• Help clients navigate tribal sovereignty, jurisdictional considerations, land-use requirements, cultural resource concerns, environmental review, and applicable federal, state, and tribal regulations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership support for oil and gas, midstream, infrastructure, remediation, and renewable energy project located on or near tribal lands.
• Support project permitting and compliance activities, including preparation and review of environmental assessments, environmental impact documentation, cultural resource materials, consultation records, spill prevention and response plans, reclamation plans, and related regulatory submittals.
• Actively participate with local and regional project teams to develop strategic client and opportunity capture plans and successfully implement those plans.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• HS diploma required.
• 4+ years of direct experience supporting oil and gas, energy, environmental permitting, tribal relations, cultural resources, and field activities.
• Experience working directly for or within a tribal government, tribal enterprise, tribal historic preservation office, or tribal environmental department.
• Experience with oil and gas remediation, reclamation, or decommissioning.
• Knowledge of cultural resources, traditional cultural properties, sacred sites, treaty rights, traditional ecological knowledge, subsistence resources, or environmental justice.
• Knowledge of Tribal sovereignty, government-to-government consultation, cultural resource protection, and community engagement principles.
• Experience preparing or managing permits, environmental documents, consultation records, engagement materials, or regulatory deliverables.
• Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated ability developing and delivering effective presentations to customers and management.
• 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:

• Familiarity with NEPA, NHPA/Section 106, ARPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, ESA, RCRA, CERCLA, and related federal or state regulations.
• Experience supporting Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, state agencies, or Tribal regulatory programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds across uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Ability to travel to business functions as well as various client and office locations (approx. 25% -50% of travel required).

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• This position may have a hybrid work arrangement to be worked out with your supervisor, but the candidate must reside within 30 miles of the nearest office in AZ. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company's discretion.
• Frequent periods of time sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer. Occasional periods of time walking, lifting, and bending.
• Occasional periods of time working outside in various weather conditions.

Additional Information:

• Part-time temporary position, no scheduled hours. Hours will vary based on project/client needs.
• Work will be primarily performed in an office setting with periodic travel by vehicle or airplane to business meetings. Occasional field work may be required for oversight.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical. Financial Benefits: 401K.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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

Additional Information

• Organization: 178 TTS