Environmental Scientist 1 Johnson City, TNHybrid

Environmental Scientist 1

Johnson CityTN / Hybrid

12 Months

We are seeking a candidate who has practices excellent customer service and can effectively communicate with a diverse internal and external customer 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 environmental science biology chemistry wildlife biology or related. Preference may be given to candidates with a background in chemical sampling microbenthic invertebrate sampling and identification and laboratory analyses and procedures of water samples.

General Responsibilities Include :

Collecting chemical bacteriological and biological samples of surface waters for analysis to assess stream health.

Conduct sanitary surveys of community and non-community public water systems to ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water standards.

Serveasaknowledgeablepointofcontactfor public water system operatorslandownersandlocal stakeholders providing guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance.

Travelregularlyto monitoring sites and public water systems acrossa17-countyserviceareausingastate-provided vehicle.

Accuratelydocumentfieldfindingsmaintainorganizedrecordsandinputdataintodigital systems.

Participate in occasional investigations related to illegal discharges surface water quality concerns or public water drinking water complaints.

Collaboratewithinternalregulatoryteams consultants water system operators elected officialsandmembersofthepublicto resolve issues and support environmental goals.

Key Skills

ArcGIS,GIS,Microsoft Access,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Technical Writing,Stream and River Restoration,OSHA,Customer relationship management,Auto Restoration,Toxicology Experience,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1