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Minimum Qualifications LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, CHATTANOOGA FIELD OFFICE, HAMILTON COUNTY https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00107144TDECENVSCI1DWRCHTEFO.pdf   (Download PDF reader) Education and Experience:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field. Other Requirements Necessary Special Qualifications:   Applicants for this class must: Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions; Applicants for the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* or Health Physicist 1* in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health. Failure to do so may result in termination; 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.   Examination Method:   Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Job Overview Summary:  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. Distinguishing Features:   *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. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: Decision Quality Functional/Technical Competency Written Communications Customer Focus Technical Learning Listening Problem Solving Time Management Planning Learning on the Fly Knowledge: Biology Chemistry Physics Geology Mathematics Customer & Personal Service Law & Government Skills: Science Active Listening Judgment & Decision Making Critical Thinking Active Learning Time Management Equipment Selecting Quality Control Analysis Complex Problem Solving Abilities: Oral Expression Oral Comprehension Written Comprehension Written Expression Inductive Reasoning Stamina Deductive Reasoning Static Strength Gross Body Coordination Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Minimum Qualifications LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, NATURAL RESOURCES, DAVIDSON COUNTY https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00104180TDECENVCNSDWRNEFO.pdf   (Download PDF reader) Education and Experience:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, health physics or biophysics), environmental  health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field and three years of full-time professional environmental program, natural resource conservation work or full-time professional work that involved ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards and/or regulations.   Substitution of Education for Experience:  Graduate coursework in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, physics, ecology, sustainability, applied science in sustainability, or other acceptable science or natural resource related field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years (24 semester hours is equivalent to one year).   Substitution of a Specific Bachelor's Degree for Experience:  A bachelor's degree in health physics or nuclear engineering may substitute for one year of the required experience in the Division of Radiological Health. Other Requirements Necessary Special Qualifications:   Applicants for this class must:   Applicants for this class must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions.   Examination Method:   Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Job Overview Summary:  Under general supervision, serves as an Environmental Consultant dealing with issues of average difficulty within a division. Performs complex scientific and technical work of average difficulty associated with or related to technical oversight, planning, reviewing, negotiating, coordinating, program and process development and performs related work as required.          Distinguishing Features:  This is the first level technical consultant in the TDEC Environmental Consultant sub-series. An employee in this class performs professional environmental consultant duties in environmental regulatory, radiological health, natural areas and/or sustainability programs by serving as an Environmental Consultant and technical or regulatory expert addressing complex issues. This classification performs scientific and technical environmental consultant duties by serving as a subject matter or process expert, may assist in training others, and performs technical tasks of average difficulty in a small work unit or project team. This classification differs from TDEC Environmental Consultant 2 in that an incumbent of the latter functions as a technical consultant working on issues of considerable difficulty and/or trains or coordinates two or more small project or process teams. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: Functional/Technical Competency Listening Decision Quality Problem Solving Technical Learning Written Communications Customer Focus Time Management Self-Development Building Effective Teams Presentation Skills Knowledge: Law & Government Mathematics Engineering & Technology Physics Chemistry Geology Skills: Reading Comprehension Judgment & Decision Making Complex Problem Solving Science Active Listening Critical Thinking Writing Active Learning Speaking Time Management Trouble Shooting Equipment Selection Abilities: Written Comprehension Written Expression Oral Comprehension Oral Expression Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Mathematical Reasoning Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary This position is located in Natural Resources Stewardship and Science in the Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Performs data collection using advanced technology such as electronic data collectors when appropriate. Conducts analysis of complex data. Prepares management and scientific reports regarding the results of protection, mitigation, reintroduction, inventory, monitoring, and research activities. Develops and maintains liaisons and effective working relations with related groups and individuals, agencies, and the public in order to encourage and facilitate cooperative regional management strategies. Inputs data into digital form and uses computer applications for data analysis, manipulation, and presentation. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Whirlpool is currently seeking  an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer for our Cleveland, TN  location.  This EHS professional will lead, direct, and support the initiatives to ensure a culture where environmental compliance, protection and reduction of risk are a priority. This position reports directly to the plant's EHS Leader.  Candidate will provide leadership and direction for EHS programs at the site and promote a proactive EHS culture and will also assure compliance with all federal, state and local environmental and EHS regulations, and company EHS policies. Job Description Implements and maintains company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. Responsible for preparing, maintaining and implementing EHS policies and procedures as required Provides site leadership for World Class Manufacturing Environment Pillar, including management of Energy, Water and Waste reduction targets and delivery of associated projects. Facilitates tracking of all environmental data & responsible for execution of associated targets Supports compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Responsible for completion of applicable regulatory environmental compliance reports, including: Storm water, Industrial Wastewater and SPCC Programs Tier 2 "Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory" SARA Title III Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (Form R) o Air Emissions Inventory/ Air Permit Waste Management - Implementing management system for environmental record keeping requirements Responsible for compliance activities to support the following permitted activities, including preparing permit applications, fees and other submittals to agencies Actively participate in team meetings & demonstrate willingness to partner closely with Operations Directly supervise Waste Treatment Technician Support the Safety Technicians as needed. Ability to manage functional site costs, process payments and track EHS spending Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 3+ years working in an EHS or Safety role Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, or Engineering or Safety Waste Management and Storm water compliance Experience preparing/reviewing reports and permits listed above Health and Safety Experience Broad problem solving capabilities Ability to utilize Google computer applications Customer focused and team-oriented; able to lead projects to drive sustainable business to solutions Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com