Hiring: Environmental Program Administrator (Division Director) Company: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Location: Nashville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:13:27 About the job Experience: •10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience. Required Skills: •Provide strategic leadership and oversight for statewide air permitting, compliance, enforcement, planning, modeling, monitoring and regulatory development programs. •Lead, develop, and support high-performing teams through effective communication, collaboration, coaching and accountability. •Manage the financial performance of the Division to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. •Serve as the Technical Secretary of the Air Pollution Control Board in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) § 68-201-107. •Engage with state leadership and legislators, as needed, to support rule making efforts, provide expert guidance on air-quality and air-pollution matters, and communicate the Division’s regulatory and program priorities. •Serve as the Division’s primary public representative, including media engagement and stakeholder relations. Qualifications: •Advanced degree (MS or higher) in environmental science, physical science, ecology, sustainability, life sciences, environmental health, engineering, or law. •At least 8–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience. •Demonstrated experience managing budgets, grants, and complex programs. •Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!