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Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Scientist Task Lead in Kansas City, MO.
Position Summary
You will provide project coordination support on Tetra Tech's multiple contracts for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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 60 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
The following duties are considered essential to the role. They will be performed under the supervision/ guidance of senior USPS project managers. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
- Federal (USPS), state, and or local government planned, construction management, and emergency response.
- Coordinate multiple hazardous materials (asbestos, lead paint, mold, air, universal wastes, etc.) projects simultaneously for government clients including surveys, preparation of technical specifications, and third-party oversight work.
- Performs work under the direction of the project manager throughout the project life cycle including scope development, solicitations, proposal development, scheduling, fieldwork oversight.
- Prepare various sized technical reports (some examples – third party oversight reports, completion reports, Phase I and II’s, remedial work plans, facility assessment tools).
- Plan elements such as reviewing, analyzing, integrating, interfacing and coordinating federal, state, local, and regional contingency and emergency response plans, and protocols.
- Provide professional staff expert guidance, recommendations, protocols, technologies, equipment, materials, and personnel for implementing projects for federal clients.
- Oversight of contractors in both for indoor and outdoor work sites, utilizing health & safety protocols.
- Provide technical support capability for performing, assessing and developing mitigation options, plans, guidance and reports for any threat posed to human health and the environment. This includes but is not limited to human health risk and exposure assessments, ecological risk assessments and the ability to implement and perform mitigation measures and services.
In addition:
- Well organized and strong attention to detail.
- Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Highly motivated, customer focused and works well in a team environment.
- Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage a heavy workload.
Required Qualifications
This position requires 0-2+ years of experience with practical scientific, project management, environmental engineering, construction management, or environmental consulting work experience. It also requires experience with:
- Managing multiple hazardous materials projects for government clients including surveys, preparation of technical specifications, and third-party oversight work.
- Planning elements such as reviewing, analyzing, integrating, interfacing and coordinating federal, state, local, and regional contingency and emergency response plans, and protocols.
- Providing professional staff expert guidance, recommendations, protocols, technologies, equipment, materials, and personnel for implementing projects for federal clients.
- Understanding health and safety, ecological and human health protocols for indoor and outdoor work sites.
In addition, it requires:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene, environmental, or physical sciences from an accredited United States college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working for or with federal agencies.
- Experience working for or with the United States Postal Service (USPS).
- Experience preparing various sized technical reports.
- Knowledge of determining federal, state and local environmental laws and statutes.
- Prior consulting experience and working with clients in a collaborative fashion.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
- 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety certification.
- EPA HERA Building Inspection License and/or EPA Lead Inspector credentials.
- ASTM E1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.
- State Asbestos Building Inspector Certification.
- State Lead Inspector Certification or Environmental Protection Agency Lead Inspector License.
Work Environment/Environmental Factors
This position is primarily desk work, however, occasionally (25%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork and project oversight in the midwest and sometimes nationwide.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. You must be able to:
- Work prolonged periods using a computer.
- Travel to work sites.
- Work long days and weekends to accommodate field work/construction schedules when traveling.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Don personal protective gear as needed.
- In a disaster situation, ability to walk on uneven terrain.
- You must be able to drive.
- Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position. Normal workdays are Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedule. This position requires roughly 25% travel in the midwest and nationwide. May need to work occasional nights and weekends to address emergency responses as needed.
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.
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Environmental Scientist Task Lead in Kansas City, MO.
Position Summary
You will provide project coordination support on Tetra Tech's multiple contracts for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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 60 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
The following duties are considered essential to the role. They will be performed under the supervision/ guidance of senior USPS project managers. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
- Federal (USPS), state, and or local government planned, construction management, and emergency response.
- Coordinate multiple hazardous materials (asbestos, lead paint, mold, air, universal wastes, etc.) projects simultaneously for government clients including surveys, preparation of technical specifications, and third-party oversight work.
- Performs work under the direction of the project manager throughout the project life cycle including scope development, solicitations, proposal development, scheduling, fieldwork oversight.
- Prepare various sized technical reports (some examples – third party oversight reports, completion reports, Phase I and II’s, remedial work plans, facility assessment tools).
- Plan elements such as reviewing, analyzing, integrating, interfacing and coordinating federal, state, local, and regional contingency and emergency response plans, and protocols.
- Provide professional staff expert guidance, recommendations, protocols, technologies, equipment, materials, and personnel for implementing projects for federal clients.
- Oversight of contractors in both for indoor and outdoor work sites, utilizing health & safety protocols.
- Provide technical support capability for performing, assessing and developing mitigation options, plans, guidance and reports for any threat posed to human health and the environment. This includes but is not limited to human health risk and exposure assessments, ecological risk assessments and the ability to implement and perform mitigation measures and services.
In addition:
- Well organized and strong attention to detail.
- Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Highly motivated, customer focused and works well in a team environment.
- Excellent communication, responsiveness, and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage a heavy workload.
Required Qualifications
This position requires 0-2+ years of experience with practical scientific, project management, environmental engineering, construction management, or environmental consulting work experience. It also requires experience with:
- Managing multiple hazardous materials projects for government clients including surveys, preparation of technical specifications, and third-party oversight work.
- Planning elements such as reviewing, analyzing, integrating, interfacing and coordinating federal, state, local, and regional contingency and emergency response plans, and protocols.
- Providing professional staff expert guidance, recommendations, protocols, technologies, equipment, materials, and personnel for implementing projects for federal clients.
- Understanding health and safety, ecological and human health protocols for indoor and outdoor work sites.
In addition, it requires:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene, environmental, or physical sciences from an accredited United States college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working for or with federal agencies.
- Experience working for or with the United States Postal Service (USPS).
- Experience preparing various sized technical reports.
- Knowledge of determining federal, state and local environmental laws and statutes.
- Prior consulting experience and working with clients in a collaborative fashion.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
- 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety certification.
- EPA HERA Building Inspection License and/or EPA Lead Inspector credentials.
- ASTM E1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.
- State Asbestos Building Inspector Certification.
- State Lead Inspector Certification or Environmental Protection Agency Lead Inspector License.
Work Environment/Environmental Factors
This position is primarily desk work, however, occasionally (25%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork and project oversight in the midwest and sometimes nationwide.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. You must be able to:
- Work prolonged periods using a computer.
- Travel to work sites.
- Work long days and weekends to accommodate field work/construction schedules when traveling.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Don personal protective gear as needed.
- In a disaster situation, ability to walk on uneven terrain.
- You must be able to drive.
- Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position. Normal workdays are Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedule. This position requires roughly 25% travel in the midwest and nationwide. May need to work occasional nights and weekends to address emergency responses as needed.
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.
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Scientist
Match your degree to the SOC code
PERM filings for Environmental Scientists use SOC code 19-2041. Your degree field must align with the role USCIS and DOL evaluate. A degree in environmental science, geology, or chemistry typically satisfies this; a business degree generally won't, even with years of relevant experience.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for SOC 19-2041 in your target metro. Your employer must offer at least the certified prevailing wage, and knowing the number before negotiations protects you from an underpayment that would stall the PERM filing.
Target employers with federal contracting history
Federal contractors working on EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, or Department of Energy projects often have established PERM pipelines and in-house immigration support. These employers file green card sponsorship paperwork routinely and are less likely to treat your sponsorship request as an unfamiliar process.
Find green-card-sponsoring firms through Migrate Mate
Search for Environmental Scientist roles filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers who have previously filed PERM-based green card sponsorships for this specific occupation, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to firms with no sponsorship track record.
Secure professional certifications before the I-140 stage
A Professional Engineer (PE) license or Professional Geologist (PG) certification can support an EB-2 classification if your role requires an advanced degree or equivalent credentials. Get credentials evaluated and on file before your employer files the I-140 petition, not after, to avoid requests for evidence.
Clarify the PERM job description scope early
DOL requires the PERM job description to reflect the actual minimum requirements for the role, not your personal qualifications. If your employer over-specifies requirements to match you, the application faces audit risk. Review the O*NET profile for Environmental Scientists with your employer's HR team before drafting the labor certification job description.
Green Card Environmental Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It can qualify for either, depending on the position's stated requirements. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree, such as a master's or higher, or when the candidate has an equivalent combination of education and progressive experience that USCIS recognizes as meeting that standard.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and no path to permanent residency on its own. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration benefit with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not just continued work authorization.
What documentation strengthens a PERM filing for an Environmental Scientist?
Your employer needs to demonstrate that the position was genuinely advertised and that no qualified U.S. worker applied. On your side, degree transcripts, foreign credential evaluations, professional licenses such as a PE or PG certification, and any published environmental impact reports or regulatory filings you authored all support the I-140 petition that follows PERM approval.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Environmental Scientist roles?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Environmental Scientist job listings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than asking hiring managers cold, because you're starting conversations with companies that have already completed PERM filings for comparable roles rather than employers who have never navigated the process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM labor certification can be filed while you hold H-1B status, OPT, or STEM OPT, and it doesn't affect your current work authorization. Many Environmental Scientists begin the green card process in their first or second year with an employer precisely to get ahead of the two-to-three-year PERM and I-140 processing timeline before their temporary status needs renewal.