Environmental Consultant Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Guaynabo, Guaynabo (Job ID 41322)

Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. 

Tetra Tech Inc. Disaster Recovery (TDR) is currently seeking an Environmental Consultant for disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico. The successful candidate will have related experience as a program manager for programs related to CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, HMGP, FEMA PA and ER1. They will be responsible for functions assigned to them by the Client and TDR senior management team.  

This is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals who are low income and/or living in Public Housing. Individual - CDBG (pr.gov). 

Location: Puerto Rico (Guaynabo Office)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness, knowledge and applicability of most recent federal and local environmental laws, regulations and policies that may apply to PRDOH's CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs.
• Develop work plan to perform environmental related studies, analysis of impacts and recommendations for projects under the Non-Federal Match program, Hazard Grant Mitigation Program, and ER1 Program, when necessary.
• Coordinate and implement the most Maintain awareness, knowledge and applicability of most recent federal and local environmental laws, regulations and policies that may apply to PRDOH's CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs.
• Develop work plan to perform environmental related studies, analysis of impacts and recommendations for projects under the Non-Federal Match program, Hazard Grant Mitigation Program, and ER1 Program, when necessary.
• Coordinate and implement the most current and applicable best practices for environmental review under the Non-Federal Match program, Hazard Grant Mitigation Program and ER1 Program, when necessary.
• Provide all necessary support to the PRDOH to develop and process activities regarding requests for release of funds for the Non-Federal Match program, Hazard Grant Mitigation Program and ER1 Program, when necessary.
• Coordinate and support monitoring activities for environmental compliance for construction projects under the Non-Federal Match program, Hazard Grant Mitigation Program and ER1 Program, when required by the PRDOH or its authorized representative.
• Perform any other duties and special projects as required.
• May require travel around the island.

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher preferrable in Environmental Science, Biology, Archaeology, Geology or similar field.
• Must have at least four (4) years of experience with the environmental clearance of federally funded programs involving construction work.
• Must have completed Categorical Exclusions (CE) not Subject to 58.5 CEs Subject to 58.5 and Environmental Assessments for HUD funded infrastructure project(s).
• Must have been involved in the completion of an Environmental Review of Record (ERR) as per the requirements of 24 C.F.R. Part 58 for federally funded construction project(s).
• Must have fluent verbal and written communication skills.

The preferred candidate will also have:

• Excellent time management and organization skills, as well as the ability to execute multiple projects with overlapping timelines.
• Good physical health condition, able to carry up to 35 lbs. while walking and possibly hiking, bend, lift relatively heavy loads, and tolerate some weather extremes (heat and cold).
• Written and verbal Spanish and English proficiency.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
• Be able to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Strong organization skills.
• Comfort interacting with clients and a flexible style and be able to immediately adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook and the ability to learn new products.
• Knowledge of database modeling and design, and development of protocols, processes, and procedures for developing databases and reports.
• Experience with other environmental regulations and permit requirements, wetland delineations, field investigation techniques, sample collection methodologies.
• Familiarity with a broad range of environmental permits (NEPA, CWA, wetland, industrial and construction stormwater).

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies.

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