TDEC-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST1* - 04142026-76854
State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
Overview
Summary: Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning professional environmental, natural resources, sustainability, environmental assistance program, radiological health and/or similar science related program work of routine difficulty; and learns to perform related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the entry level class in the TDEC Environmental Scientist subseries. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn a variety of environmental compliance inspection, monitoring, problem identification, corrective action and enforcement duties in an environmental regulatory or assistance division. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn natural resource management and/or inventory in conservation or other, non-regulatory programs. This class differs from TDEC Environmental Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs environmental program duties at the advanced working or lead level under general supervision.
Responsibilities summary: Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others; draft, lay out, and specify technical devices, parts and equipment; inspect equipment, structures or material; make decisions and solve problems; interpret information for others; interact with computers; process information; analyze data or information; evaluate information to determine compliance with standards; perform general physical activities; document information; monitor processes, materials, or surroundings; repair and maintain electronic and mechanical equipment; provide consultation and advice to others; monitor and manage resources; obtain information; schedule work and activities; operate vehicles and equipment; organize, plan and prioritize work; influence and communicate with stakeholders; train others; update and use relevant knowledge; communicate with external persons; perform administrative activities; communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates; and perform public-facing duties.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's 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 field.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must:
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's 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 Scientist 1 positions performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must have completed the required college coursework at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board of Professional Geologists, or 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 specific educational requirements for Biologists, as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology, in one of the following areas: biology or biological sciences; botanical sciences; environmental or conservation sciences; zoological sciences; or aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Responsibilities (selected)
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:
Investigates complaints; develops corrective recommendations for identified problems, and if necessary, initiates legal action to effect compliance of established standards, laws, rules, regulations, or policies.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment:
Prepares documentation (such as permits, designs, layout, blueprints, soil evaluations, etc.), in a concise and defensible manner, to ensure Agency\'s missions are met.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Or Material:
Conduct inspections of equipment, structures and/or material, to ensure proper installation, maintenance, and/or operation.
Making Decisions And Solving Problems:
Learn to determine the validity and severity of an incident and appropriate response; analyzes available information and makes recommendations to ensure the best solution is chosen to meet regulatory, project, and/or stakeholders\' needs; determines validity and severity of violation(s) and if an enforcement action is warranted; review plans and reports to determine future regulatory actions.
Interpreting The Meaning Of Information For Others:
Interprets findings and communicates interpretation of regulations, policy, guidance to stakeholders; prepare various publications, reports, technical documents, maps and plans.
Interacting With Computers:
Possesses general knowledge and utilizes computer software including GIS, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.; generate reports and documents.
Processing Information:
Compile legally defensible environmental documents; compile, process, and review records, data, operational plans, enforcement action requests, reports; review QA/QC parameters; prepare statistical/metric reports for aquatic, terrestrial, and wetland evaluations.
Analyzing Data Or Information:
Analyze environmental data to determine if further action is necessary and to evaluate trends; prepare plans, maps or reports; assist in developing standards; perform laboratory or field tests; review plans to ensure protection of human health and the environment; interpret analytical results to determine data quality and usability; assist in conducting studies of environmental pollution or ionizing radiation and any socioeconomic effects.
Evaluating Information To Determine Compliance With Standards:
Perform inspections and investigations to determine compliance; enforce standards and take corrective action; determine if documents may be approved; adhere to SOPs and applicable standards; ensure statutory obligations are fulfilled; oversee sampling and investigations; compare data to criteria; review and evaluate applications and records; audit third party inspections; assess fees.
Note: The above covers a representative sample of responsibilities and qualifications; the position may involve other duties as assigned.
Other
Location information and application links were provided in the original description but have been streamlined here for readability. For more information, refer to the official job posting.
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Summary: Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning professional environmental, natural resources, sustainability, environmental assistance program, radiological health and/or similar science related program work of routine difficulty; and learns to perform related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the entry level class in the TDEC Environmental Scientist subseries. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn a variety of environmental compliance inspection, monitoring, problem identification, corrective action and enforcement duties in an environmental regulatory or assistance division. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn natural resource management and/or inventory in conservation or other, non-regulatory programs. This class differs from TDEC Environmental Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs environmental program duties at the advanced working or lead level under general supervision.
Responsibilities summary: Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others; draft, lay out, and specify technical devices, parts and equipment; inspect equipment, structures or material; make decisions and solve problems; interpret information for others; interact with computers; process information; analyze data or information; evaluate information to determine compliance with standards; perform general physical activities; document information; monitor processes, materials, or surroundings; repair and maintain electronic and mechanical equipment; provide consultation and advice to others; monitor and manage resources; obtain information; schedule work and activities; operate vehicles and equipment; organize, plan and prioritize work; influence and communicate with stakeholders; train others; update and use relevant knowledge; communicate with external persons; perform administrative activities; communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates; and perform public-facing duties.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's 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 field.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must:
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's 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 Scientist 1 positions performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must have completed the required college coursework at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board of Professional Geologists, or 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 specific educational requirements for Biologists, as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology, in one of the following areas: biology or biological sciences; botanical sciences; environmental or conservation sciences; zoological sciences; or aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Responsibilities (selected)
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:
Investigates complaints; develops corrective recommendations for identified problems, and if necessary, initiates legal action to effect compliance of established standards, laws, rules, regulations, or policies.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment:
Prepares documentation (such as permits, designs, layout, blueprints, soil evaluations, etc.), in a concise and defensible manner, to ensure Agency\'s missions are met.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Or Material:
Conduct inspections of equipment, structures and/or material, to ensure proper installation, maintenance, and/or operation.
Making Decisions And Solving Problems:
Learn to determine the validity and severity of an incident and appropriate response; analyzes available information and makes recommendations to ensure the best solution is chosen to meet regulatory, project, and/or stakeholders\' needs; determines validity and severity of violation(s) and if an enforcement action is warranted; review plans and reports to determine future regulatory actions.
Interpreting The Meaning Of Information For Others:
Interprets findings and communicates interpretation of regulations, policy, guidance to stakeholders; prepare various publications, reports, technical documents, maps and plans.
Interacting With Computers:
Possesses general knowledge and utilizes computer software including GIS, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.; generate reports and documents.
Processing Information:
Compile legally defensible environmental documents; compile, process, and review records, data, operational plans, enforcement action requests, reports; review QA/QC parameters; prepare statistical/metric reports for aquatic, terrestrial, and wetland evaluations.
Analyzing Data Or Information:
Analyze environmental data to determine if further action is necessary and to evaluate trends; prepare plans, maps or reports; assist in developing standards; perform laboratory or field tests; review plans to ensure protection of human health and the environment; interpret analytical results to determine data quality and usability; assist in conducting studies of environmental pollution or ionizing radiation and any socioeconomic effects.
Evaluating Information To Determine Compliance With Standards:
Perform inspections and investigations to determine compliance; enforce standards and take corrective action; determine if documents may be approved; adhere to SOPs and applicable standards; ensure statutory obligations are fulfilled; oversee sampling and investigations; compare data to criteria; review and evaluate applications and records; audit third party inspections; assess fees.
Note: The above covers a representative sample of responsibilities and qualifications; the position may involve other duties as assigned.
Other
Location information and application links were provided in the original description but have been streamlined here for readability. For more information, refer to the official job posting.
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