Tennessee Department Of Environment And Conservation; Tdec) Environmental Scientist

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/09/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Opening Date/Time 09/09/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/22/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00 - $5,078.00

Salary (Annually) $48,684.00 - $60,936.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Environment and Conservation

Education and Experience
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or higher in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, agricultural science, agronomy, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field. An acceptable, environmental, physical, or life science degree will be considered based on assignment by the specific program area.

• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions; if position requires operating a boat, must obtain a boater's license.
• Applicants for the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1
  * in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or other federal agencies.
• 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.

This position has a variety of responsibilities, including the ability to perform daily statewide travel with occasional overnight stays. The preferred candidate will enjoy working in a technical environment and be able to lift and move objects weighing 40 pounds with or without accommodation.

The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with Microsoft 365 applications. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop proficiency in the repair, calibration, certification, and deployment of highly sensitive ambient air monitoring equipment and a working knowledge of data acquisition and management systems.

• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs of ambient air monitoring equipment.
• Learn and apply the proper procedures for calibrating and certifying ambient air monitoring equipment.
  ¿ Conduct routine maintenance and tests on non-regulatory air quality sensors.
• Data acquisition, verification, and entry into the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality System.
• Conduct routine maintenance and tests on non-regulatory air quality sensors.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Program Plans.

• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Tech Savvy
• Business Insight

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Geology
• Law & Government

• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Time Management
• Writing

• Written Comprehension
• Inductive Reasoning
• Deductive Reasoning
• Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility
• Prolonged Stamina

• Computer/Tablet/Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax
• Telephone/Cell Phone/Pager/Two-Way Radios
• Watercraft/Motor Vehicle/ATV
• Sampling, Monitoring Equipment and Supplies/Tools
• GPS/PPE/Power…