Field Environmental Scientist — Water Quality & Compliance

STI; Johnson City (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STI Environmental is seeking an Environmental Scientist I based in Johnson City, TN, with hybrid work options. You will collect water samples, conduct sanitary surveys, and serve as a point of contact for water system operators and stakeholders.

You will travel regularly across a 17-county service area, document field findings, and support regulatory compliance and environmental goals through teamwork with regulatory teams and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, wildlife biology or related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience with field sampling and data recording is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect chemical, bacteriological and biological samples of surface waters for analysis to assess stream health.
• Conduct sanitary surveys of community and non-community public water systems to ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water standards.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for public water system operators, landowners, and local stakeholders, providing guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Travel regularly to monitoring sites and public water systems across a 17-county service area using a state-provided vehicle.
• Accurately document field findings, maintain organized records, and input data into digital systems.
• Participate in occasional investigations related to illegal discharges, surface water quality concerns, or public water drinking water complaints.
• Collaborate with internal regulatory teams, consultants, water system operators, elected officials, and members of the public to resolve issues and support environmental goals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Fieldwork

Data recording

Education

Environmental Science

Biology

Chemistry

Wildlife Biology

Job description

STI Environmental is seeking an Environmental Scientist I based in Johnson City, TN, with hybrid work options. You will collect water samples, conduct sanitary surveys, and serve as a point of contact for water system operators and stakeholders.

You will travel regularly across a 17-county service area, document field findings, and support regulatory compliance and environmental goals through teamwork with regulatory teams and consultants.