HEALTH PHYSICIST - 10202026-81843

State of Tennessee

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 69,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 in Nashville to support entry-level environmental programs and radiological health training. The role emphasizes learning under supervision while handling routine environmental compliance tasks.

You will assist with public interactions, data handling, and regulatory interpretation, preparing you for progression to higher environmental science roles.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
Eligibility for access to radiological systems may be required; completion of NRC/other federal training may be necessary.
Knowledge of biology, chemistry, geology, and environmental regulations is expected.

Responsibilities

Evaluate credentials of medical users, facility design, and proper use of radioisotopes.
Engage with the public to provide expert assistance on radioactive materials usage.
Respond to incidents and emergencies involving radiation sources at licensed facilities.
Assist regulated community and employees in understanding applicable state regulations.
Use computers and software to complete assignments.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Judgement & Decision Making

Time Management

Written Comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

GPS

Power tools

Two-Way Radios

Sampling Equipment

Watercraft

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/02/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,098.00 - $6,160.00

Salary (Annually) $49,176.00 - $73,920.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Environment and Conservation

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

This position requires eligibility for access to federally restricted radiological systems and participation in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) training programs. Under federal regulations, such access and training are limited to U.S. citizens. Before applying, applicants should consider their eligibility to access and participate in such systems and training under federal regulations.

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/01008521_env_sci_1_rad_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.pdf

Qualifications

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

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions; if position requires operating a boat, must obtain a boater's license.
Applicants for the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or other federal agencies.
TDEC Environmental Scientist's 1* performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must: have completed the required college course work at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board of Professional Geologists, or b.) hold and maintain a current Geologic license from the State of Tennessee during employment or hold a current Geologic license from another State that Tennessee has evaluated and granted reciprocal licensing rights.
Some TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* positions assigned to function as Biologists must meet the specific educational requirements for Biologists, as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.

Overview

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning professional environmental, natural resources, sustainability, environmental assistance program, radiological health and/or similar science related program work of routine difficulty; and learns to perform related work as required. This is the entry level class in the TDEC Environmental Scientist subseries. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn a variety of environmental compliance inspection, monitoring, problem identification, corrective action and enforcement duties in an environmental regulatory or assistance division. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn natural resource management and/or inventory in conservation or other, non-regulatory programs. This class differs from TDEC Environmental Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs environmental program duties at the advanced working or lead level under general supervision.

An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to TDEC Environmental Scientist 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one-year probationary period; inadequate or marginal performance during the probationary period will result in automatic termination.

Responsibilities

Evaluates credentials of medical users, facility design, and the proper use of the radioisotopes.
Day-to-day involvement with the public providing expert assistance to those wishing to use radioactive material in their professional and business activities.
Respond to incidents and emergencies involving radiation sources at licensed or registered facilities.
Assist the regulated community, as well as other employees, in understanding and complying with applicable State regulations concerning the receipt, possession, and disposition of radiation sources and devices containing radioactive material.
Utilize a computer and software including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc., to complete assignments.

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