An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 07/28/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 08/17/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,647.00 - $9,005.00 Salary (Annually) $67,764.00 - $108,060.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Oak Ridge, TN Department Environment and Conservation
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This position is located with the Division of Land Protection- Remediation Branch - Oak Ridge Office in Anderson County. For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/0104192_env_mgr_2_dlp_dor_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.pdf
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or higher 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 four 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 environmental 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.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
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. Overview This position is a mid-level manager who oversees an interdisciplinary team in the evaluation of the cleanup of legacy contaminants at the Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge Reservation. A significant portion of this role is the contribution of technical subject matter expertise to work conducted under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), which may include soil and groundwater remediation, deactivation & decommissioning, policy, engineering, environmental science, or other technical or environmental expertise. Responsibilities Manage five to seven direct reports, including conducting performance management evaluations. Technical review and evaluation of various DOE submitted documents pertaining to environmental remediation of chemical and radiological contaminants. Collaboration and coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the DOE to address and resolve compliance with state regulations for effective cleanup. Interpret and follow state and federal environmental regulations including, National Contingency Plan; CERCLA; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Clean Water Act; and solid waste regulations. Serve on the management team, contributing content for organizational and program improvements. Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
Directs Work Optimizes Work Processes Decision Quality Manages Conflict Business Insight Knowledges:
Administration and Management Customer and Personal Service Engineering and Technology Law and Government English Language Skills:
Management of Personnel Resources Judgment and Decision Making Active Learning and Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Abilities:
Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Speech Clarity Written Comprehension Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility Tools & Equipment Computer/ Printer/ Scanner/ Copier/ Fax Telephone/ Cell Phone/ Pager/ Two-way Radios Watercraft/ Motor Vehicle/ Tractors/ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Sampling, Monitoring Equipment, and Supplies/ Tools Radiation Detection Equipment/GPS/PPS/Power Equipment and Hand Tools TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. •Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
