Environmental Scientist 1 - Hybrid Jackson, Tennessee

Jackson, United States | Posted on 05/12/2026 Actual Job Title 65660 - Environmental Scientist 1 Job Type FT Contract Date Opened 05/12/2026 Target Date 05/20/2026 City Jackson Country United States Assigned Recruiter(s) Ananth Vegiraju Number of Positions 1 Job Description Looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative diverse team in Tennessee State government? Interested in protecting our environment, public health, and water quality? The Division of Water Resources has a position in our Jackson Environmental Field Office (EFO) working with our great team as well as with other EFO staff and directly with the regulated community in a multi‑county area. The position will primarily be responsible for collecting chemical and biological samples of surface waters and performing sanitary surveys of public water systems. We are seeking a candidate who has excellent customer service practices and can effectively communicate with a diverse internal and external customer base. Preferred candidates will possess strong time‑management and organizational skills. The position requires fieldwork in rural areas, construction sites, and in all weather conditions, and frequent day travel. Preferred bachelor’s degrees include environmental science, biology, chemistry, wildlife biology, or related fields. Preference may be given to candidates with a background in chemical sampling, macrobenthic invertebrate sampling and identification, and laboratory analyses and procedures of water samples. General Responsibilities Collecting 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. 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, physical sciences (physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), or a related field. Valid driver’s license (Motor Vehicle License). Strong map‑reading and diagram‑creation skills. Preferred experience in chemical sampling, macrobenthic invertebrate sampling and identification, and laboratory analyses of water samples. Advanced map‑reading experience (7–9 years). #J-18808-Ljbffr Novalink Solutions