TDEC Environmental Scientist 1 - Division of Water Resources - Johnson City

TDEC Environmental Scientist 1 

Division of Water Resources

Johnson City 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 Johnson City 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 contact for a varied customer base that requires a subsurface sewage disposal permit in areas where public sewer is not available.

We are seeking a candidate who practices excellent customer service and who 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. Preference may be given to candidates with an Environmental Science degree and/or professional environmental experience. Preferred bachelor’s degrees include environmental science, biology, physical sciences, or other related environmental science fields. 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:

• Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of rules governing Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems.
• Conducts daily technical work, including inspections, complaint investigations, and application review, permit review, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately complete all Construction and Installation Inspection Reports for Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems and all Environmental Investigative Reports within designated time frames.
• Writes clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings (emails, letters, inspection documentation), to a varied audience.
• May be required to assist additional division wide programs, as requested by management, to support the mission of the Agency and Division.
• This position requires field work in rural areas, construction sites, and in all weather conditions.

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.