Environmental Management Consultant- Jackson, TN

Description: The University of TN's County Technical Assistance service will be hiring an Environmental Management Consultant to serve in a West Tennessee position. The Environmental Management Consultant provides direct technical assistance to Tennessee county officials and staff on environmental regulations, compliance, and program implementation. The Environmental management consultant's position encompasses three broad functional areas:

* First, the consultant must act as a resource and advisor to local government clients seeking guidance on planning and implementation of environmental programs and regulations.

* Second, the consultant must function as an independent researcher, producing studies and technical documents that interpret environmental standards, regulations, and practices.

* Third, the consultant promotes relations and partnerships between the Institute's environmental program and other State environmental programs.

The environmental management consultant routinely provides hands-on technical assistance and guidance aimed at ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations. This position is relied upon to provide technical assistance on issues related to solid waste, water, air pollution, energy conservation and sustainability, and land use development and planning. The consultant provides expertise and in areas of environmental compliance for counties that do not have available expertise on staff. Additionally, the consultant will seek and prepare grant proposals for CTAS and for local governments seeking funding for environmental programs.

This position is additionally responsible for technical writing and technological solutions as needed in the broader environmental program. These additional responsibilities include may include data development, GIS mapping, and use of other technical tools such as survey instruments or drones.

Management may also assign the Environmental Management Consultant to perform special project and research work. The Environmental Management Consultant occasionally assists county government consultants in projects.