Employment & Internships
Internships
TDEC’s Internship program is an excellent opportunity for college students to develop professionally, acquire real-world experiences, establish valuable references, enhance their resume, and earn college credit. TDEC offers a variety of internship opportunities across the state of Tennessee in our three bureaus.
For TDEC Internship requirements and guidelines please visit: TDEC Intern Opportunites page.
Please see current opportunites below:
| Internship Program | Bureau |
|---|---|
| Office of External Affairs | Adminstration |
| SIR Program | Tennessee State Parks |
| Marketing | Tennessee State Parks |
| Event Management | Tennessee State Parks |
| Environmental Literacy Coordinator | Tennessee State Parks |
| Solid Waste Management: Materials Management Program | Environment |
Employment Opportunites
TDEC is one of the most diverse, dynamic departments in state government. We are seeking employees with the skills, abilities, character and experience to make a positive difference in the quality of life for citizens and communities across Tennessee. We offer health and dental insurance, a comprehensive non-contributory defined benefit pension plan (five-year vesting), 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and other benefits are provided. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.
Leadership Opportunities (Executive Services)
Listed below are the current Executive Service job posting for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (in order by closing date). Please click on the job title for the job description and instructions on how to apply:
| Job Title | Division | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Literacy Coordinator | Tennessee State Parks | |
| Executive Admin Assistant 1 | Human Resources | 08/10/18 |
| TDEC Deputy Director of Operations | Water Resources | 08/15/18 |
Preferred Services Opportunities
Listed below are the current job postings for Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (in order by closing date). Please click on the job title to be directed to the application:
West Tennessee:
| Job Title | Division | Location | County | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDEC Env Protection Spec 3 | Water Resources | Memphis EFO | Shelby | 07/24/18 |
| Admin Assistant 1 | Tennessee State Parks | Big Hill Pond State Park | McNairy | 07/24/18 |
| TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* | Water Resources - Waste Water Program | Jackson EFO | Henry | 07/31/18 |
Middle Tennessee:
| Job Title | Division | Location | County | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Analyst Coordinator | Administration - Fiscal Services | Central Office | Davidson | 07/24/18 |
| Budget Analyst 2* | Administration - Fiscal Services | Central Office | Davidson | 07/24/18 |
| Grounds Worker 2 | Tennessee State Parks | Cumberland Mountain State Park | Cumberland | 07/24/18 |
| Park Ranger 1* | Tennessee State Parks | Long Hunter State Park | Rutherford | 07/24/18 |
| Clerk 3 | Tennessee State Parks | Bledsoe Creek State Park | Sumner | 07/31/18 |
| TDEC Environmental Scientist 2* | Solid Waste Management | Central Office | Davidson | 08/07/18 |
| TDEC Environmental Scientist 2* | Solid Waste Management | Central Office | Davidson | 08/07/18 |
East Tennessee:
| Job Title | Division | Location | County | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Department of Human Resources - Job Information(Please note some job opportunities are listed under TDEC specific title.)