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State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date / Time
04 / 30 / 2024 12 : 00AM Central Time
Closing Date / Time
05 / 13 / 2024 11 : 59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$4,450.00
Salary (Annually)
$53,400.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Nashville, TN
Department
Agriculture
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ADMINISTRATION AND GRANTS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY
WORKING TITLE : Project manager - CAFO and 319 Programs
Qualifications
Education and Experience : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, ecology, sustainability, applied science in sustainability, or other acceptable science or natural resource related field and two years of full-time professional environmental, sustainability, or natural resource conservation program work.
Substitution of Education for Experience : Graduate coursework in environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, ecology, 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 one year (24 semester hours is equivalent to one year).
Two years of full time professional environmental, sustainability, or natural resource conservation program work with the State of Tennessee.
Necessary Special Qualifications : Applicants for this class must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions.
Note : Applicants for positions in the Department of Military must :
Examination Method : Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions. Determined by the appointing authority for Executive Service position.
Summary
Summary : Under general supervision, is responsible for professional environmental, natural resources and / or similar science related program work of considerable difficulty;
and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features : This is the advanced working level in the Environmental Specialist sub-series. An employee in this class may perform a full range of complex environmental compliance inspection, monitoring, problem identification, corrective action and enforcement duties in an environmental regulatory or assistance division.
An employee in this class may perform natural resource management and / or inventory in conservation or other non-regulatory programs.
An employee in this class may supervise one subordinate environmental professional. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from Environmental Specialist 1 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry level.
This class differs from Environmental Specialist 4 in that an incumbent of the latter functions as a first line supervisor of at least two environmental professionals or is a technical program specialist without statewide responsibility.
Responsibilities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others :
Investigates complaints; develops corrective recommendations for identified problems, and if necessary, initiates legal action to effect compliance of established standards, laws, rules, regulations, or policies.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards :
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings :
Analyzing Data or Information :
and prepares reports of findings.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems :
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others :
Training and Teaching Others :
Provides high-quality education and training to stakeholders.
Documenting / Recording Information :
Processing Information :
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others :
Monitoring and Controlling Resources :
Getting Information :
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment :
Prepares documentation (such as permits, designs, layout, blueprints, soil evaluations, etc.), in a concise and defensible manner, to ensure missions are met.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material :
Communicating with Persons Outside the Organization :
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment :
Maintains and calibrates electronic equipment (such as, but not limited to : radiation detection meter, photo ionization detector, pH meter, GPS, etc.), as needed.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public :
Schedules and / or participates in public meetings, as required.
Performing General Physical Activities :
Performs physically demanding, ecologically-based stewardship and natural resource management on state natural areas, (utilizing equipment, such as backpack sprayer, chainsaw, bush hog, lawnmower, tractor, etc.
in the management of rare species habitat, controlled fire, trail maintenance, boundary maintenance, invasive species control, etc.)
Performs physical activities, such as, walking (i.e. ditches, uneven terrain, etc), wading in water, climbing, lifting, operating soil evaluation equipment (i.
e. auger or probe), etc.
Selling or Influencing Others :
Builds consensus among stakeholders, in order to further the mission and goals.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment :
Operates personal or assigned vehicles (such as, but not limited to watercraft, all-terrain vehicles, tractors, etc.), in accordance with agency policy and procedures, as well as all traffic laws.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :
Interacting With Computers :
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates :
Provides effective communication to supervisors or peers, by telephone, email, verbally, etc.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment :
Scheduling Work and Activities :
Manages or assists in managing state programs, including certifying officials, coordination and training, records management, and federal reporting requirements (i.
e. the ginseng program, etc.).
Schedules work week to address regular and complaint inspections, tasks, directives, correspondence, etc.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work :
Performing Administrative Activities :
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge :
Thinking Creatively :
Creates and designs outreach material (i.e. websites, social media, etc.) that fit applicable targets and subjects, in an instructive and appealing manner.
Competencies
Competencies :
Skills :
Abilities :
Tools & Equipment
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :
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.
Last updated : 2024-05-02
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