Environmental Scientist 1 - Hybrid Jackson, Tennessee

Job Description

Minimum   Qualifica tions :

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.

Other   Requirements :

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’s 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 Tennessee’s Department of Commerce and Insurance’s 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 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 : (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 field. Examination Method : Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

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 bachelor’s degrees include engineering, agronomy, biology, physical sciences, or other related environmental science fields.

Highlighted   Responsibilities   Include :

Requirements

Type

Category

Qualification

Description

Competency

Required

Education

Others

Bachelor's Degree

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology),

Yes

Certifications

Others

Drivers License

Valid Motor Vehicle License

Yes

Skills

Others

Read / Interpret Maps

Read and interpret maps, provide guidance, and create diagrams

Advanced (7-9 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Correspondence - Email

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Correspondence - General

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Data Entry

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Proofreading / Editing

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Technical Skills

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Yes

Skills

Others

Verbal Communication

Proficient (4-6 Years)

Yes

Requirements

Qualifications Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Others Help desk support Help desk Novice (1-3 Years) No Skills Others Communication skills both verbal and written Novice (1-3 Years) No