What are the responsibilities and job description for the TDEC-ENVIROMENTAL CONSULTANT 4 -44578 position at State of TN?
Executive Service
TDEC-ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT 4
Department of Environment and Conservation, Solid Waste Management Division
Nashville, TN
Closing Date: 04/19/2023
Salary Range: $87,300.00 - 139,704 monthly depending on qualification
Remote position
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00102846_env_con_4_swm_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf
Who we are:
The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment.
We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our culture reflects the people we serve.
Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee's rich natural, historical, and archaeological heritage.
About the Division of Solid Waste Management :
The Division of Solid Waste Management is responsible for protecting the health and environmental quality for all Tennesseans through responsive and effective oversight of waste management activities. The activities are land-based, regulating both solid waste and hazardous waste through specialized programs and functions. These include landfill permits, hazardous waste permits, state remediation program, used oil management, lead-based paint abatement, special waste, universal waste, and annual waste reporting. We also provide technical and financial assistance in the recovery and management of materials for reuse and recycling supporting end users and manufacturers.
Job Overview:
Looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative, diverse team in Tennessee State government? Interested in protecting our environment and public health? This may be the perfect opportunity for you. This position with Division of Solid Waste Management will be the Lead Geologist for the Division. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Field Operations, and although it is a Nashville Central Office position, candidates across the state of Tennessee are encouraged to apply. Currently, TDEC employees are working in alternative workspaces from their home with the flexibility to have scheduled time in the Central Office.
This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders across multiple State/Federal agencies and interacts with both internal and external customers. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience as a Professional Geologist and will have competent knowledge using Microsoft Office 365 products, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. The position requires occasional travel within the state with some overnight travel. The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree in geology and be licensed in the state as a Professional Geologist. To apply for this executive service position: https://www.tn.gov/careers.
Highlighted Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the training and education of all Environmental Field Office geologists as needed.
- Present technical data to large groups and training classes as needed.
- Review and comment on hydro-geological reports submitted by field staff.
- Assist in the development of all geological-related policies and guidance documents for the 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.
Salary : $87,300 - $139,704