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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Park Manager 1 | Bledsoe Creek State Park | 05/21/18 |
| TDEC Environmental Manager 4: Oak Ridge Office | Remediation | 05/28/18 |
| Administrative Services Assistant | Office of Energy Programs | 05/30/18 |
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 Environmental Scientist 2* | Solid Waste Management | Memphis EFO | Shelby | 05/22/18 |
Middle Tennessee:
| Job Title | Division | Location | County | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admin Services Manager | Water Resources - Budget and Information Unit | Central Office | Davidson | 05/22/18 |
| Radio Communications Tech 3 | Tennessee State Parks | Central/Regional Office | Davidson | 05/22/18 |
| TDEC Env Protection Spec 1 | Underground Storage Tanks | Central Office | Davidson | 05/22/18 |
| TDEC Environmental Scientist 2 | Radiological Health | Central Office | Davidson | 05/29/18 |
| TDEC Environmental Consultant 1 | Solid Waste Management | Central Office | Davidson | 06/05/18 |
| Admin Services Assistant 3 | Solid Waste Management | Central Office | Davidson | 06/05/18 |
East Tennessee:
| Job Title | Division | Location | County | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Worker 3 | Tennessee State Parks | Harrison Bay State Park | Hamilton | 05/29/18 |
Department of Human Resources - Job Information(Please note some job opportunities are listed under TDEC specific title.)