TDEC Environmental Scientist 1 - Division of Water Resources - Jackson

                                                            TDEC Environmental Scientist 1 

                                                              Division of Water Resources 

                                                         Jackson Environmental Field Office

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

Looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative diverse team in Tennessee State government? Interested in protecting our environment, public health, and water quality? The Division of Water Resources has a position in our Jackson Environmental Field Office (EFO) working with our great team, as well as with other EFO staff and directly with the regulated community. An employee may perform a full range of environmental compliance activities with a focus on customer service and maintaining relationships with the regulated community.

We are seeking a candidate who has excellent customer service skills and can effectively communicate with a diverse internal and external customer base. Preferred candidates will possess strong time management and organizational skills. The position requires fieldwork in rural areas, construction sites, and in all weather conditions, with frequent day travel. Preferred bachelor’s degrees include engineering, agronomy, biology, physical sciences, or other related environmental science fields. Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university and who have passed the FE exam. 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:

• Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan submittals and their calculations for accuracy.
• Inspect assigned facilities for compliance with the Tennessee Multi-Sector Industrial Stormwater permit.
• Inspect assigned facilities for compliance with Municipal Pretreatment Programs and individual NPDES permits.
• Inspect Ready-Mix concrete batch plants for compliance with the NPDES Ready Mixed Concrete Facilities General Permit program.
• Inspect MS4 programs covered under the Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems general permit.
• Investigate assigned complaints to determine Water Quality parameters and permit compliance. Assist with case enforcement if appropriate.
• Assist    in    additional     Division    wide    programs     as    requested    by management to support the mission of the Agency and Division.

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.