Environmental Consultant I — Water Resources Specialist

State of Tennessee; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking an Environmental Consultant within the Division of Water Resources for the West Tennessee Region, Jackson area. This role requires professional environmental experience and a degree in environmental or related science, with responsibilities spanning inspections, data review, and regulatory support.

The position emphasizes technical oversight, policy development, and collaboration across teams, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards while guiding

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, physical sciences, ecology, sustainability or related field and three years of professional environmental work.
• Substitution: health physics or nuclear engineering degree may substitute for one year of experience in Radiological Health.
• Must possess valid driver's license in some positions.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts or oversees inspections, investigations, remediation, and compliance monitoring for environmental regulations.
• Reviews and analyzes technical information to ensure accurate methodologies and compliance with standards.
• Prepares permits, reports and technical analyses in a concise, legally defensible manner.
• Assists with development or revision of regulations, SOPs and policies; provides guidance to staff and stakeholders.
• Builds teams, mentors staff and provides recommendations for professional growth.
• Maintains and calibrates environmental measurement equipment and related tools.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Judgement and Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving

Science

Active Learning and Listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Radiation Detection Equipment

GPS

Watercraft/ Vehicles/ ATVs

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking an Environmental Consultant within the Division of Water Resources for the West Tennessee Region, Jackson area. This role requires professional environmental experience and a degree in environmental or related science, with responsibilities spanning inspections, data review, and regulatory support.

The position emphasizes technical oversight, policy development, and collaboration across teams, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards while guiding