Environmental Scientist

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe. 

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: This is a remote position and can be based from any location within the United States. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking an Environmental Scientist who works alongside Senior Scientists, Project Managers, and Technical Experts on a wide variety of environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance projects including environmental sampling and reporting, site characterization, data management, data quality review, and reporting for a variety of clients. Responsibilities include providing technical support for environmental investigation and restoration projects, fieldwork, investigation results reporting, site characterization, site restoration, feasibility studies, subcontractor oversight, work plans, monitoring and tracking project metrics, overseeing deliverable schedules, providing technical reviews, applying quality assurance and quality control checks, and maintaining and updating environmental databases.

Job Functions:

• Supports projects from inception to completion, including data collection and management, project documentation, field sampling, site assessment activities, and technical report writing. 
• Conducts environmental field studies, and collects different media including, but not limited to, groundwater, soil, surface water, asbestos, and lead-based paint samples.
• Oversees weekly monitoring, operation, and maintenance of groundwater remediation systems. 
• Prepares work planning documents and associated deliverables.
• Interprets sample data and prepares environmental technical data summary reports.
• Oversees subsurface field geologic exploration tasks including drilling, and develops technical fact sheets, briefings, and programmatic status reports.
• Interprets subsurface conditions and develops conceptual geologic models.
• Reviews geologic samples and geologic unit identification, assigns laboratory testing, and prepares reports.
• Supervises the installation of soil borings and monitoring wells.
• Leads field sampling teams to complete long-term monitoring activities, including groundwater sampling and site inspections.
• Prepares after-action reports, remedial action completion reports, groundwater monitoring reports, site investigation reports, and other data deliverables.
• Performs data and documentation quality assurance/quality control reviews, prepares work plans, and produces effective technical reports.
• Review reports for assessing functional and technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory guidance.
• Tracks project schedules to meet suspense dates for deliverables.
• Prioritizes and executes activities and workflow to meet established program goals and objectives.
• Manipulates and analyzes data in multiple sources and formats.
• Oversees planning and scheduling activities to meet mission requirements.
• Operates equipment and performs services in a safe manner.
• Meets quality standards specified for the position.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, physical sciences, engineering, or related field
• 3-8 years of previous related environmental compliance experience
• DoD work experience preferred 
• Understanding and evaluating compliance with NEPA regulations, such as the RCRA, CAA, CWA, EPCRA, TSCA, and DoD Environmental Policies and Procedures
• Environmental Compliance Auditing on DoD installations is a plus
• Department of Defense operations familiarity is a plus
• Database manipulation and GIS skills are a plus
• Demonstrates reliability, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic, exhibits time management skills, is oriented, and performs work accurately in a work in a collaborative environment
• Proficient in MS Project or other scheduling software
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans