TDEC-ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER 1 - 01272026-74776

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, WATER RESOURCES DIVISION, PUTNAM COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00102897_env_mgr_1_dwr_cookeville_efo_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 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 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.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for technical professional environmental, natural resources, and/or similar science related program supervisory work of average difficulty and performs related work as required. This is the first managerial/supervisory level in the TDEC Environmental Manager classification series. An employee in this class performs professional environmental supervisory duties in environmental regulatory, radiological health, and/or assistance programs by managing a small program(s) or section(s). This class differs from TDEC Environmental Manager 2 in that an incumbent of the latter manages either a moderate or large program(s) or section(s).

Responsibilities

1. Oversees direct reports of a small program or section through various means, including, but not limited to: completing and submitting performance review documents; addressing and/or properly recognizing direct reports' performance in accordance with Human Resource policies and procedures; assigning job tasks (e.g. complaints, inspections, permits, etc.) and ensuring direct reports complete tasks on time and in accordance with division and agency regulations, policies, SOPs, etc.; reviewing staff assignments (e.g. inspection reports, permits, reports, corrective action documents, etc.) for accuracy and completion; and ensuring staff adheres to all agency directives, policies, procedures, and protocols. In the event disciplinary action is necessary, coordinates with Human Resources to ensure all critical factors are considered and disciplinary action is imposed in accordance with all policies and procedures.

2. Provides technical and/or managerial support and direction to employees of a small program or section performing (or independently performs) environmental inspections, complaint investigations, remediation, inventories, monitoring work (e.g. sampling and evaluation of pollutants and/or ionizing radiation), environmental surveys, etc.; and/or inspections of equipment. structures, materials, and/or sites/facilities to evaluate levels of pollutants and/or to ensure proper installation, maintenance, and/or operation and determine compliance with environmental laws, regulations, or other standards. Develops corrective action recommendations for identified problems, and if necessary, initiates enforcement action to effect compliance of established standards, laws, rules. regulations, or policies.

3. Directs staff to obtain/receive, review, and analyze (or independently obtains/receives, reviews, and analyzes) technical information (e.g. records, data, operational plans, enforcement action requests, permits, permit applications, reports, reciprocity documents, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). licenses, computational modeling, etc.) for accuracy and completeness and interprets findings and results to ensure compliance with established design criteria; operations of facilities and systems; stakeholder needs; and standards, laws, rules, regulations, or policies and procedures. If necessary, determines if a compliance violation warrants enforcement, and develops or directs staff to develop corrective action for identified problems and initiates enforcement/legal action to effect compliance of established standards, laws, rules, regulations, or policies and procedures.

4. Oversees staff preparing or independently prepares technical documents (e.g. records, data, operational plans, enforcement action requests, permits, designs, layout, inspection reports, soil evaluations, etc.) and documentation of relevant work activities (e.g. contacts, meetings, etc.) in a concise and legally defensible manner to ensure Agency's missions are met and communicates interpretation of findings and results using regulations, policies, etc. to stakeholders. Oversees staff maintaining or independently maintains data and databases in accordance with division and agency requirements, and generates and provides queries/reports for stakeholders, as necessary.

5. Discusses recommendations for employment action with management based on workload analysis and division/agency resources in order to meet stakeholders' business needs. Recruits, interviews, selects, and/or assists in hiring employees for the work unit, and ensures the preferred services rules are strictly adhered to in selecting the recommended applicant for employment or promotion.

6. Encourages team development amongst direct reports by listening, sharing, and/or directing workgroups, special assignments, planning teams, etc.; providing recommendations for professional development and training opportunities; and any other means necessary to ensure staff continues their commitment to departmental goals. Coaches/trains, develops, and mentors staff by identifying training needs for new and incumbent staff; identifying and discussing the proper methods and procedures for performing environmental work; and/or any other means necessary to improve staffs' knowledge or skills and ensure adequate training to perform an assigned job task.

7. Organizes a committee to perform and/or independently performs research on regulatory information and studies of environmental pollution and its effects to develop and/or revise rules, regulations, technical policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs). etc. in order to stay current with local, state, and federal standards and/or procedures and division/departmental guidelines. When necessary, provides consultative, technical, or educational services to stakeholders (e.g. industry, municipalities, counties, individuals, or groups) on revisions to and interpretation of regulations, policies, etc., as well as the necessity and methodology of enhancing environmental stewardship, health or other standards, practices, and safety.

8. Assists management with budget adherence and development by managing fee programs to ensure funds are accurately tracked and distributed; ensuring reimbursements or billing requests are properly justified and submitted timely and with properly coded expenditures; ensuring contract work is conducted in accordance with proposed scope and established rates; providing technical oversight, review, and/or project management of ongoing state and/or federal grant/loan programs; reviewing eligibility requirements to participate in fund reimbursement programs; compiling technical aspects of fiscal reports; and any other means necessary. Implements state and/or federal grant/loan funding programs by planning, researching, conducting field work, managing data sets, writing annual reports, and/or scheduling and/or participating in public meetings/hearings or public outreach events.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:
1. Directs Work
2. Optimizes Work Processes
3. Decision Quality
4. Manages Conflict
5. Business Insight

Knowledges:
1. Administration and Management
2. Customer and Personal Service
3. Engineering and Technology
4. Law and Government
5. English Language

Skills:
1. Management of Personnel Resources
2. Judgment and Decision Making
3. Active Learning and Listening
4. Critical Thinking
5. Reading Comprehension

Abilities:
1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Inductive Reasoning
3. Speech Clarity
4. Written Comprehension
5. Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer/ Printer/ Scanner/ Copier/ Fax
2. Telephone/ Cell Phone/ Pager/ Two-way Radios
3. Watercraft/ Motor Vehicle/ Tractors/ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
4. Sampling, Monitoring Equipment, and Supplies/ Tools
5. 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.