Environmental Scientist 1

Jackson, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 65106

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Location: Jackson TN

Duration: 12 Months

Client: TDEC

Hybrid Job

Specific Skills needed for this position:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in environmental science physical sciences (e.g. physics chemistry geology meteorology) ecology sustainability or applied science in sustainability life sciences (e.g. biology microbiology health physics or biophysics) environmental health pre-medicine engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related eld.
Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of rules governing Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems and State Operating Permits.

We are seeking a candidate who practices excellent customer service 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 and frequent day travel. Preferred bachelors degrees include engineering agronomy biology physical sciences or other related environmental science fields.

Other Requirements:

Necessary Special Quali cations: Applicants for this class must: Possess a valid motor vehicle operators license at the time of appointment in some positions; Applicants for the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* or Health Physicist 1* in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health.
Failure to do so may result in termination; TDEC Environmental Scientists 1* performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must: have completed the required college course work at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessees Department of Commerce and Insurances Board of Professional Geologists or b.) hold and maintain a current Geologic license from the State of Tennessee during employment or hold a current Geologic license from another State that Tennessee has evaluated and granted reciprocal licensing rights; Some TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* positions assigned to function as Biologists must meet the speci c educational requirements for Biologists as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences (2) botanical sciences (3) environmental or conservation sciences (4) zoological sciences or (5) aquatic terrestrial or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related eld. Examination Method: Education and Experience 100% for Preferred Service positions.

Highlighted Responsibilities Include:

Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of rules governing Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems and State Operating Permits
Read and interpret maps provide guidance and create diagrams
Write and review technical reports and inspections documents.
Apply rules and regulations to a variety of compliance situations.
Maintain digital permit files records and reports.
Operate a state vehicle and drive to remote sites to perform inspections.
Ability to communicate with varied individuals or customers

Job ID: 65106 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST Location: Jackson TN Duration: 12 Months Client: TDEC Hybrid Job Specific Skills needed for this position: Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in environmental science physical sciences (e...