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Utility Environmental Compliance Officer 1

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Utility Environmental Compliance Officer 1

Salary

$59,085.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26141E

Division

Water Services

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

12/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

Metro Nashville Water Services is seeking outstanding candidates for Utility Environmental Compliance Officer 1 positions within the Environmental Compliance Section. This position is a targeted, entry-level position that will automatically advance to the next level (Utility Environmental Compliance Officer II) after successful completion of the first two years and gaining the necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Employees at Metro Water Services (MWS) work around the clock to supply, treat, manage, and protect our water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all who live, work, and play in our community. Our dedicated, diverse workforce provides high-quality drinking water and the best in wastewater treatment and stormwater management for our customers in the Nashville-Davidson County area. Our employees work together to service more than 210,000 water and 216,000 sewer accounts. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team.

Employees in these positions will work in the field and office environment, and involving moderate risks or discomforts, which require special safety precautions, e.g. working under extreme outdoor weather conditions, potentially hazardous or irritant chemicals and biological organisms, potentially contaminated water; and other hazardous situations. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, coats, goggles, gloves, shields or life jackets.

Typical Duties

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+ Perform duties related to Industrial Pretreatment Program, including industrial facility inspections, sampling, and enforcement activities.

+ Review and Interpret laboratory reports assuring departmental and industrial compliance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations.

+ Perform duties related to Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Program, including commercial facilities plans review/approval, new construction inspections, and enforcement.

+ Perform waste hauler truck inspections and hauled manifest tracking at wastewater treatment facilities.

+ Perform regulatory sampling for drinking water and wastewater compliance.

+ Perform surface water sampling as needed to investigate illicit discharges, assess stream conditions, etc.

+ Conduct illicit discharge investigations and applying prescribed enforcement as needed.

+ Perform laboratory testing of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste samples as needed.

+ Calibrate and maintain sensitive field testing equipment including portable X-Ray instruments, pH meters, Organic Carbon Instruments.

+ Perform various administrative duties in the day-to-day operation of section’s programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.

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No Substitution.

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

NOTE: Employees in this classification shall be automatically upgraded to the next level in this classification series provided all of the criteria of Policy 5.6 B-I, Upgrades for Targeted Classifications are met.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of State and Federal regulations pertaining to Wastewater, Drinking Water, and Industrial Pretreatment

+ Experience with domestic and commercial plumbing both for sanitary waste and drinking water

+ Experience working with GIS programs

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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Do you have a valid Driver License?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

03

List type of degree and major field of study, if no degree answer "n/a".

04

Briefly describe your experience working with GIS programs. If no experience, answer "n/a".

05

Briefly describe your domestic and commercial plumbing experience for sanitary waste and drinking water. If no experience, answer "n/a".

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

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