TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION (TDEC) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT 1 - 08182026-80173

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time08/18/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time08/24/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$5,100.00Salary (Annually)$61,200.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentEnvironment and Conservation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00124240_env_con_1_apc_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or higher of science or arts 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, agricultural science, agronomy, 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 regulations. An acceptable environmental, physical, or life science degree will be considered based on assignment by the specific program area.

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:

1. Applicants for this class must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of

appointment in some positions.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

This position supports the development and reporting of emissions data, assists with APC fee processes, and helps resolve delinquent emission fees in alignment with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and complete lists of emissions sources. Collect, evaluate, and report required emissions inventory data to the National Emissions inventory.
• Support the APC Annual Fee billing processes, including invoice development, Actual Emissions Analysis Required (AEAR) report reviews, delinquency tracking, and customer service while gaining a working knowledge of State and Federal air regulations.
• Resolve delinquent annual air emission fees according to the fee schedule and guidance.
• Update process documentation in response to changes in workflow.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Manages Complexity
• Tech Savvy

Knowledges:

• Law and Government
• Engineering and Technology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Geology

Skills:

• Reading Comprehension
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Complex Problem Solving
• Science
• Active Learning and Listening

Abilities:

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

Tools & Equipment

• Computer/Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax
• Telephone/Cell Phone/ Pager/ Two-way Radios
• Watercraft/ Motor Vehicle/ Tractors/ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
• Sampling, Monitoring Equipment and Supplies/ Tools
• Radiation Detection Equipment/GPS/PPE/Power Equipment and Hand Tools

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.