TDEC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 2

The State of Tennessee is hiring a full-time Environmental Scientist 2 for the Department of Environment and Conservation in Nashville, TN. This hybrid position allows most work to be done remotely with one to two days in the office each week. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in environmental programs or natural resource conservation.
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time04/07/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time04/27/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,057.00 - $6,099.00Salary (Annually)$48,684.00 - $73,188.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentEnvironment and Conservation


LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, OFFICE OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY For more information, visit the link below: This is a hybrid position, where most of the work week occurs from home with scheduled weekly days in the Nashville Central Office (usually one to two days per week).


Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or higher of science or arts 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, agricultural science, agronomy, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field and one year 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. An acceptable, environmental, physical, or life science degree will be considered based on assignment by the specific program area.


Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, agricultural science, agronomy, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field may be substituted for the requi