ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST@ Jackson, TN

Job Title : Environmental Science Location : Jackson, TN Duration : 13 Months Experience : 8+ years Job type : W2, 1099 Interview type : Skype or Phone Rate : DOE /If your experience and skills match call us immediately for submission 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 practices excellent customer service 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. 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr SohanIT Inc