TDEC Environmental Protection Specialist 1 - Division of Water Resources - Nashville

TDEC Environmental Protection Specialist 1

Division of Water Resources

State Revolving Fund Program

Annual Salary Range:  $48,204 – $72,468

Do you enjoy project management and are looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative team in Tennessee State government? Is protecting our environment, public health, and water quality important to you?  The Division of Water Resources, State Revolving Fund (SRF) program in Nashville, TN in our Central Office is seeking people who enjoy project management and may have experience in the planning, design, and construction of Public Water Supply or Wastewater Systems within the state.  Currently, TDEC employees are working in alternative workspaces from their home with the flexibility to have scheduled time in their assigned offices.

Preferred candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering in an applicable field of study, such as civil, environmental, or chemical engineering. A Professional Engineering license is also preferred.   Preference may be given to a candidate with engineering, project management, and database management experience.  The ability to write clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings (emails, letters, inspection documentation) to a diverse audience is an important competency. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications (MQs) for this position. For MQs and how to apply, please visit: http://www.tn.gov/careers.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

• Preparation of environmental reviews and development of Finding of No Significant Impact Statements and Categorical Exclusions.
• Review and approval of technical engineering, planning documents, plans and specifications, etc.
• Comment and review engineering agreements, amendments, sewer use ordinances, change orders, operation and maintenance manuals, and plans of operations.
• Perform daily technical work, including interim, final, and operation and maintenance construction inspections. 
• Facilitate pre-design and pre-construction meetings to ensure the loan recipient understands their responsibilities and obligations.
• Correspond and negotiate effectively with government agencies, industries, developers, and engineering consultants.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.