TDEC Environmental Manager 2
Division of Land Protection – Remediation Branch
Oak Ridge Office
Annual Salary Range: $67,764 – $108,060
Looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative team at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)? This position is a mid-level manager who oversees an interdisciplinary team in the evaluation of the cleanup of legacy contaminants at the Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge Reservation. A significant portion of this role is the contribution of technical subject matter expertise to work conducted under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), which may include soil and groundwater remediation, deactivation & decommissioning, policy, engineering, environmental science, or other technical or environmental expertise.
The ideal candidate should have proven management and leadership experience, along with excellent communication skills. It is essential to be able to think critically and analyze data and reports effectively. The candidate must also be capable of working independently and taking initiative when necessary.
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in a qualifying environmental science, physical science, life science, engineering, or other science or natural resource related field and three years of full-time professional environmental program, natural resource conservation work or full-time professional work that involved ensuring compliance with standards and/or regulations. A DOE clearance is required for this position, and candidates must possess or be able to obtain this clearance. 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:
- Manage five to seven direct reports, including conducting performance management evaluations.
- Technical review and evaluation of various DOE submitted documents pertaining to environmental remediation of chemical and radiological contaminants.
- Collaboration and coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the DOE to address and resolve compliance with state regulations for effective cleanup.
- Interpret and follow state and federal environmental regulations including, National Contingency Plan; CERCLA; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Clean Water Act; and solid waste regulations.
- Serve on the management team, contributing content for organizational and program improvements.
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.
