Environmental Scientist 1 - Jackson, TN

Responsibilities

• Collecting chemical, bacteriological and biological samples of surface waters for analysis to assess stream health.
• Conducting sanitary surveys of community and non-community public water systems to ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water standards.
• Serving as a knowledgeable point of contact for public water system operators, landowners, and local stakeholders, providing guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Traveling regularly to monitoring sites and public water systems across a 17-county service area using a state-provided vehicle.
• Accurately documenting field findings, maintaining organized records, and inputting data into digital systems.
• Participating in occasional investigations related to illegal discharges, surface water quality concerns, or public water drinking water complaints.
• Collaborating with internal regulatory teams, consultants, water system operators, elected officials, and members of the public to resolve issues and support environmental goals.