TDEC Environmental Scientist 2
Division of Mineral and Geologic Resources
Regional Position Located in Middle Tennessee
Annual Salary Range: $48,684 – $73,188
Looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative team at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)? The Division of Mineral & Geologic Resources is hiring a regional field inspector working to conduct National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) / Surface Mining inspections for mining facilities including mines, quarries, and processing areas and perform related regulatory water-quality work.
This position covers a multi-county area located centrally around Nashville and is primarily home-based with an assigned vehicle. The role requires conducting inspections at least two to three days per week, often hiking on uneven terrain and operating 4-wheel drive vehicles or All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Chosen candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or related degree plus one year of full-time professional experience in regulatory, environmental or natural resource conservation. A valid driver’s license is required. 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:
- Conduct inspections within assigned region of mining facilities and prepare inspection reports.
- Investigate all assigned complaints and report violations.
- Conduct hydrologic determinations of water features.
- Conduct outreach events including educational programs and public hearings.
- Review applications for and write draft and final NPDES, Surface Mine, and Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit (ARAP) permits as assigned.
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.
