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External - Posting Description ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST-COMP B - 518738 Organization: CAO Department: ENV OPS SOUTHEAST REG Work Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Relocation: No relocation benefits are offered for this position Posting Open: 8/4/2026 Posting Close: 8/14/2026 at 11:59 PM EST Salary: Competitive Job Summary Supports development, implementation, and monitoring of all environmental programs affecting the ability of plant management to meet or exceed environmental regulations and objectives. This includes regular self-assessment to aid in ensuring operating plants comply with all environmental laws. Serves as a resource responsible for compliance with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal environmental policies, laws and regulations.

Serves as contact for environmental regulatory inspectors. Identifies compliance concerns and supports development, coordination and implementation of corrective actions to address these concerns. Corrective action may include participation Learning Team Events, Apparent Cause Analysis, or Root Cause Analysis.

Communicates actions taken and lessons learned. Accountable for preparing, reviewing, and submitting environmental reports/permits as required by programmatic responsibilities and local, state, and federal laws. May include providing cover letters to regulatory agencies communicating upset notifications, waste notifications, report summaries, and developing written guidance for business partners to aid compliance.

Reviews and prepares comments on Integrated Pollution Prevention Plans for accuracy and adequacy. Reviews all permit applications/modifications for accuracy, and disseminates permit requirements to applicable site personnel. May develop and facilitate site-specific environmental training.

Completes assigned environmental training and maintains required certifications (Visible Emissions, Stormwater, etc.) as required. May serve as a representative on various teams or efforts to support business unit improvement. Duties could also include Compliance oversight and inspection of construction projects/activities, rights of way, easement investigation, preparation of field reports, and other duties as assigned

Works independently to provide expertise, oversight, and execution support in the following areas of compliance program administration: emergency response to oil and hazardous materials incidents, solid and hazardous waste management, waste container control, water quality permit compliance (NPDES), chemical traffic control (CTC), air quality management and permit compliance (Title V, Refrigerant, RICE, CEMS, etc.), regulatory sampling and analysis, manifest development, waste profiling and disposal, asbestos and PCB management/disposal, NEPA support, as well as stormwater and used oil compliance. Supervision Received The incumbent will receive minimal supervision and perform most assignments independently. Assignments are made through discussions in which scope, purpose, and schedules are established

Work is reviewed for compliance with policies and objectives; work is assigned by supervisor. Skills and Proficiencies Proficiency in RCRA, Title V, NPDES, underground storage tank (UST), PCB/asbestos (TSCA), SARA, and spill prevention and response (SPCC) requirements. Knowledge of NEPA requirements, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), CERCLA requirements, and state, and federal environmental laws.

Possess skills in: program management; problem solving and analysis; strong communication and technical writing skills; and computer applications. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements A B.S. degree in a physical science or technical area of study such as chemistry, biology, natural science, or physics with environmental emphasis

Several years of professional experience in the environmental area providing a thorough knowledge of state/federal laws/regulations governing environmental compliance requirements. Certifications in environmental disciplines preferred. Knowledge of GPS/mapping methods/BMPs is desirable.

When applicable must: 1) be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access and S-3 and S-4 medical qualifications; 2) be able and willing to assume "on-call" rotational assignments which may include 24 hour-a-day, 7 days-a-week availability; 3) be willing and medically able to work rotating shifts and maximum overtime permitted by the organization's procedures during peak periods; and 4) be able and willing to travel to plant locations as required when performed assigned tasks and, as necessary, to be temporarily assigned to a field location. Equal Employment Opportunity TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing

TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). How to Claim Vet Preference If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595.

If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation: Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process. Email documents to [email protected] More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].