REGION ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL COORDINATOR 1 - 09292026-81218

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time09/29/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time10/12/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$5,100.00 - $6,373.00Salary (Annually)$61,200.00 - $76,476.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentTransportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is in the Environment Division - Region 3 Preconstruction - Environment Section.

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/hr/EnvironmentalDivision-RegionEnvironmental-RegionEnvironmentalTechnical-Coordinator1.pdf

This position has a starting salary of $5,119 monthly/$61,428 annually.

This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

An associate or bachelor's degree in a related field of study and three (3) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

OR

Education equivalent to graduation from high school and five (5) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Some positions within this classification may require candidates possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee

• Some positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

• Knowledgeable in laboratory safety procedures

• Knowledgeable in required environmental procedures

• Knowledgeable in administering contracts

• Skilled in report and form writing

• Highly skilled in the use of objective thinking by focusing on relevant details and weighing the outcomes of different options to make decisions and resolve issues.

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Ability to recognize and take precaution for potential hazards

• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individual and groups, both internal and external

• Ability to provide tailored instruction and teaching methods that accommodate the differing learning styles of others

• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback on how to improve the process effectiveness, quality, and efficiency

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to set and manage timelines and priorities to complete the work that has been assigned

• Ability to provide strong customer service to internal and external customers.

Conditions of Employment

• Where a position requires a CDL, you must pass a drug test prior to employment. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.

• Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate

• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions

• Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic

• Walking on uneven terrain

• Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding

• Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds

• Driving long distances are required as part of daily duties

• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn

Overview

The Region Environmental Technical Coordinator 1 supports the Environmental Division Director, the Region Environmental Manager, and Section staff with project specific and program-wide environmental activities, data analysis and reporting, and contract compliance and fulfillment. This position assists Region Environmental Section staff in performing environmental resource reviews, compliance reviews, and permit documentation. This position provides oversight on the environmental consultant contracting process and generates reports for monitoring workflow and performance.

The Region Environmental Technical Coordinator 1 assists the Division Director and Region Environmental Manager by keeping procedures and references updated, monitoring the integrity of database information, updating Environmental Division webpages, maintaining Environmental Division SharePoint sites, and tracking employee training progress.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Teams and the efficient delivery of TDOT's Work Program by assisting with providing environmental documents and permits for TDOT projects.

• Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables to ensure environmental resources and design information is accurate on permittable plans and stormwater permitting deliverables, monitor and provide technical assistance in addressing corrective actions included in Quality Assurance inspections of construction and maintenance projects, and monitor and provide technical assistance in addressing facility inspection findings of TDOT-owned and maintained facilities.

• Independently perform records checks, including reviewing TDOT GIS data sets and records from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and National Park Service (NPS).

• Assist in identifying, classifying, documenting, and characterizing the natural resource features associated with applicable projects to ensure that no or minimal harm occurs during construction.

• Assist with reviewing construction and maintenance projects to evaluate compliance with Federal and State environmental permits and regulations and ensure appropriate erosion prevention and sediment controls (EPSC) are in place.

• Assist with developing and delivering training to TDOT staff located in TDOT owned and maintained facilities on required sampling, inspections, and documentation for compliance with current environmental regulations and requirements. Participate in inspections of TDOT-owned and maintained facilities.

• Assist with developing all types of environmental documents required by the Region Environmental Section.

• Remain current on Federal and State water quality and stormwater permit requirements and TDOT special provisions, specifications, and standard drawings regarding EPSC. Assist in updating the TDOT Environmental Quality Assurance (QA) Inspection Manual and deliver training to the Region staff.

• Provide exceptional customer service to project stakeholders by facilitating the incorporation of environmental requirements throughout the project delivery process, ensuring environmental information is easily accessible and organized, exercising effective listening skills, and communicating effectively.