Description
Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Human Health/Ecological Risk Assessor for a remote work position. The successful candidate will have extensive experience conducting human health and/or ecological risk assessments in accordance with applicable guidance and requirements, especially related to CERCLA/Superfund sites and EPA's Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund (RAGS). This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
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:
• Develop, design, and implement human health or ecological risk assessments for contaminated sites.
• Develop comprehensive conceptual site models.
• Supervise the performance of exposure assessments, toxicity assessments, and risk characterizations, and help in the career development of junior to mid-level risk assessors.
• Prepare final reports and reviews reports for submittal to clients.
• Act as lead human health and/or risk assessor on proposals and projects.
• Support clients with regulatory agency negotiations.
• Support business development of the risk assessment technical area with new and existing DOD and commercial clientele.
• Prepare and make presentations at scientific symposia and conferences and for client support.
• Participate as an instructor teaching a human health and ecological risk assessment course.
Qualifications:
• PhD in Toxicology, Biology, or related field and 15 to 20+ years' experience in environmental consulting or academia required. Research or work experience with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) environmental investigation or effects highly valued.
• DABT certification a plus; willingness to pursue certification highly preferred.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA and relevant state regulations is preferred. Knowledge of DOD and state risk assessment guidance is a plus.
• Must be initiative-taking and customer-focused, and work well in a team environment.
• Strong technical analytical skills and demonstrated excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills are fundamental to this position.
• Current and valid driver's license for a state in the United States.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
• Developing cost-effective remedial strategies for contaminated sites.
• Interacting with clients and regulators as subject matter expert.
• Managing the preparation of human health and/or ecological risk assessments in accordance with federal (EPA RAGS) and state guidance.
• Reviewing and interpreting toxicological studies and reports.
• Risk communication experience with clients, stakeholders, and at conferences and professional organizations - presenting complex technical information in a concise and accurate manner.
• Supporting the development of sampling and analysis plans for various media, including soil, groundwater, surface water/sediment, indoor air, and tissue.
• Expert witness experience.
• Project management, including budget and schedule tracking and maintenance.
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—27,000 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.
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