Tdec-Environmental Manager
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer -
Science
Environmental Compliance
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
- Opening Date/Time: 01/27/2026 12:00AM Central Time
- Closing Date/Time: 02/09/2026 11:59PM Central Time
- Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00
- Salary (Annually): $61,200.00
- Job Type: Full-Time
- City, State
Location:
Cookeville, TN - Department:
Environment and Conservation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, WATER RESOURCES DIVISION, PUTNAM COUNTY
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QualificationsEducation and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or higher 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 and three years of full-time professional environmental program, natural resource conservation work, or full-time professional work that involved ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards and/or environmental regulations.
Substitution of Education for
Experience:
Graduate coursework in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, physics, ecology, sustainability, applied science in sustainability, or other acceptable science or natural resource related field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years (24 semester hours is equivalent to one year).
Substitution of a Specific Bachelor's Degree for
Experience:
A bachelor's degree in health physics or nuclear engineering may substitute for one year of the required experience in the Division of Radiological Health.
Necessary Special
Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions.
Under general supervision, is responsible for technical professional environmental, natural resources, and/or similar science related program supervisory work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the first managerial/supervisory level in the TDEC Environmental Manager classification series. An employee in this class performs professional environmental supervisory duties in environmental regulatory, radiological health, and/or assistance programs by managing a small program(s) or section(s).
This class differs from TDEC Environmental Manager 2 in that an incumbent of the latter manages either a moderate or large program(s) or section(s).
reviewing staff assignments (e.g. inspection reports, permits, reports, corrective action documents, etc.) for accuracy and completion; and ensuring staff adheres to all agency directives, policies, procedures, and protocols. In the event disciplinary action is necessary, coordinates with Human Resources to ensure all critical factors are considered and disciplinary action is imposed in accordance with all policies and procedures.
Develops corrective action recommendations for identified problems, and if necessary, initiates enforcement action to effect compliance of established standards, laws, rules. regulations, or policies.
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