Solid Waste Planner Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Diamond Bar, CA (Job ID 51445)

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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.

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 50 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.

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.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Tetra Tech BAS has an immediate opening for a full-time Solid Waste and Recycling Planner to support our Diamond Bar, California office. The position offers opportunities to work within a large international firm on many exciting projects with an environmental focus. Our business unit focuses primarily on strategic planning, design, permitting, regulatory compliance, construction support and program implementation for solid waste management programs and projects.  This position will provide opportunities to work on projects that focus on planning for waste reduction, reuse and recycling, circularity and sustainability in waste management, alternative technologies to landfilling, green renewable energy projects, food waste prevention and reduction, waste characterization, and solid waste facility and collection program development.  The successful candidate will become part of a team that will execute projects locally and internationally that make a difference in communities we serve and the environment. The pay scale for this position is $26.44-$30.05 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Your Role:

• Write clear and concise technical reports and planning documents using established standards.
• Research, document, and interpret waste management practices locally and internationally to assess and develop recommended improvements.
• Assist in developing programs for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
• Conduct surveys and support public education efforts in waste prevention, recycling, and sustainability.
• Research, review, and incorporate essential information contained in regulations, environmental documents (environmental impact reports, negative declarations), general plans, zoning codes, local land use permits, and existing technical reports for use in technical, regulatory compliant reports and plans.
• Coordinate and meet with, schedule, and audit commercial organic waste generators.
• Coordinate and oversee waste characterization studies for local governments and commercial businesses.
• Read and interpret drawings including site plans, grading plans, circulation plans, and other figures essential to technical reports.
• Interact with clients, regulators, project managers, designers, and other staff as needed to develop and finalize planning technical, regulatory compliant reports and permit application packages.
• Travel to facilities to gather information and attend meetings.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Science, or similar field.
• Zero to five years of experience with solid waste and recycling planning or permitting. Experience in waste characterization, landfill diversion planning, and food waste prevention programs is a plus.
• Ability to write educational documents, technical reports, and business correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from regulatory agencies, managers, clients, stakeholders, and the general public. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret existing project information required for regulatory compliance documents, technical design information and/or governmental regulations.
• Ability and willingness to perform visual inspections, sorting, and characterization of waste.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a variety of coworkers, regulators, and clients.
• Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Project).  Competency with or willingness to learn AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite (graphic design), and other digital technology applications is a plus.

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. 

About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

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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