- Salary: $54,699.00 Annually
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
- Job Number: 26238E
- Division: Water Services
- Department: W&S ALOB Communication Svcs
- Opening Date: 04/23/2026
- Closing Date: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
The Program Specialist 2, located in Metro Water Services, will be responsible for utilizing internal and external communication methods to educate Metro Water Services stakeholders about stormwater. Performs other duties as required to meet the public education requirements of Metro’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) NPDES stormwater quality permit issued by TDEC.
Employees at Metro Water Services work around the clock to ensure high quality drinking water, the best in storm water management and wastewater treatment, soil and water conservation, waste and recycling for the residents of Nashville-Davidson County and some surrounding areas. It takes electricians, chemists, engineers, mechanics, information technology workers, customer service representatives, utility equipment operators and more working together to meet our resident’s needs.
Typical Duties
- Help ensure an engaged and balanced social media presence of Stormwater topics.
- Assist in developing and implementing public outreach strategies, programs, and campaigns related to Stormwater.
- Maintain records of MWS public outreach events and activities for NPDES Annual Report.
- Develop materials and activities for inclusion into school-aged and college curriculum regarding Stormwater Management concepts and projects, including the importance of trees.
- Coordinate with Metro Schools, private schools, and homeschool personnel on Stormwater-related student projects, EnviroScape and Watershed Game loaner programs, Tree Curriculum, and teacher trainings.
- Coordinate with MWS HR and Metro Schools personnel on development and implementation of Stormwater-related career materials, activities, and job shadowing opportunities for various stormwater positions.
- Develop materials and Stormwater-related activities for inclusion into Summer Camps with water-related themes, including EnviroScape-related programs.
- Attend and participate in community events, summer camps, and other potential stormwater outreach opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.*Additional teaching experience may be considered in lieu of degree on a 1:1 ratio.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in education and/or leading public engagement including presenting webinars, workshops, etc
- Experience working with Microsoft Office – particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in program creation, oversight, and evidence-based program evaluation
We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Employer: Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address: Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone: (615) 862-6640
Website: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities
