Human Health Risk Assessor Junior to Mid-Level

Tetra Tech EM Inc. is a leading environmental and management consulting firm. As an organization of entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, and problem solvers, we provide a free market for initiative and risk taking where each team member has the freedom and responsibility to create opportunity for themselves and the business. Tetra Tech provides services to protect and improve the quality of life through responsible resource management, sound infrastructure, and rapid communications ability. With over 8,000 employees and 150 offices worldwide, Tetra Tech provides these services to a diverse base of public and private-sector clients. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and a bonus-incentive program. Tetra Tech is seeking a junior- to mid-level risk assessor to support large-scale federal and state projects. Candidate will be responsible for compiling, evaluating, and analyzing chemical data to be used in human health risk assessments (HHRA) and preparing risk calculations for HHRAs. Other responsibilities include supporting statistical comparisons of site and background data, calculation of exposure point concentrations, selection of exposure assumptions, compilation of toxicity criteria, and HHRA document organization and preparation. Five years minimum experience in risk assessment and environmental consulting or related experience required. Detailed understanding of U.S. EPA risk assessment guidance and tools needed; understanding of State of California and Department of Defense risk assessment guidance also preferred. Candidate must also have OSHA HAZWOPER certification, experience with soil, groundwater, and soil gas sample collection, and experience developing sampling and analysis plans. Candidate must be able to support multiple projects and quickly change focus from one project to another. Occasional travel to support sampling for projects may be needed.Five years minimum experience in risk assessment and environmental consulting or related experience required. Detailed understanding of U.S. EPA risk assessment guidance and tools needed; understanding of State of California and Department of Defense risk assessment guidance also preferred. Candidate must also have OSHA HAZWOPER certification, experience with soil, groundwater, and soil gas sample collection, and experience developing sampling and analysis plans. Must be skilled at supporting multiple projects, detail-oriented, highly motivated, and work well in a team environment. Excellent oral and written communication, organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Access and MS Excel applications required. Must be willing and able to work some overtime if project schedules require. M.S. in environmental chemistry, toxicology, or related field. Job Code : EMI-DN-86-SMS Division/Department : EMI Travel Required : None Location: Denver, CO 80202 Job Status/Type: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Other Occupation: Other Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Master's Degree Reference Code: 5859 Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services–delivering the best solutions to meet our clients’ needs. In a complex world with competing demands for limited resources, Tetra Tech offers clear solutions made possible with sound science, understanding, innovation, and industry-leading approaches. To be the premier worldwide consulting and engineering firm. Service Value Excellence Opportunity Tetra Tech will enhance the quality of life while creating value for customers, associates, investors, and ecosystem partners. Employees: 8,500 Revenue: $1.55 billion (FY 2007) NASDAQ Symbol: TTEK Corporate Office: 3475 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 351-4664 Geographic reach: 275 offices worldwide