Environmental Scientist 1 Jackson, TNHybrid at STI

Environmental Scientist 1JacksonTN/Hybrid12 MonthsWe are seeking a candidate who has practices excellent customer service and can effectively communicate with a diverse internal and external customer candidates will possess strong time management and organizational skills.Theposition requires fieldwork in rural areas construction sites and in all weather conditions and frequent daytravel.Preferred bachelors degrees include environmental science biology chemistry wildlife biology or related. Preference may be given to candidates with a background in chemical sampling microbenthic invertebrate sampling and identification and laboratory analyses and procedures of water samples.General Responsibilities Include: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.Serveasaknowledgeablepointofcontactforpublic water systemoperatorslandownersandlocal stakeholders providing guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance.Travelregularlytomonitoringsitesand public water systemsacrossa17-countyserviceareausingastate-providedvehicle.Accuratelydocumentfieldfindingsmaintainorganizedrecordsandinputdataintodigitalsystems.Participate in occasional investigations related to illegal discharges surface water qualityconcerns or public water drinking water complaints.Collaboratewithinternalregulatoryteams consultants water system operators elected officialsandmembersofthepublicto resolve issues and support environmental goals. Key Skills ArcGIS,GIS,Microsoft Access,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Technical Writing,Stream and River Restoration,OSHA,Customer relationship management,Auto Restoration,Toxicology Experience,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1