What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Engineer I-V position at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?
Job Description
Are you an experienced Engineer, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.
Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Office of Waste, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide -- the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Waste Permits Division.
Here's What You'll Be Doing
Engineer I
Texas Professional Engineer's license.
Engineer II
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus one year of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher. OR Career Ladder Progression One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer I.
Engineer III
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher. Career Ladder Progression One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer II.
Engineer IV
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus three years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher. Career Ladder Progression One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer III.
Engineer V
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus four years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher. Career Ladder Progression One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer IV.
Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK
See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.
WORK SCHEDULE
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Austin Office.
Benefits
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: The Texas State Auditor's Office. Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Are you an experienced Engineer, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.
Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Office of Waste, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide -- the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Waste Permits Division.
Here's What You'll Be Doing
- Conduct routine to advanced engineering and technical reviews and evaluations of routine applications, report and plan pertaining to waste management; determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, technical principles, policies, and procedures; and process to completion.
- Provide information concerning authorizations and authorization processes to internal and external customers through verbal communication, correspondence, meetings, presentations, and public hearings.
- Assist customers on the waste permits program through verbal communication, correspondence, data reports, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests (PIRs).
- Lead or participate in special projects, such as maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), rule writing, bill analysis, guidance document development, and streamlining work processes.
- Assist customers on the waste permits program through verbal communication, correspondence, data reports, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests (PIRs).
Engineer I
Texas Professional Engineer's license.
Engineer II
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus one year of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher. OR Career Ladder Progression One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer I.
Engineer III
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher. Career Ladder Progression One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer II.
Engineer IV
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus three years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher. Career Ladder Progression One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer III.
Engineer V
Texas Professional Engineer's license plus four years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher. Career Ladder Progression One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer IV.
Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK
See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.
WORK SCHEDULE
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Austin Office.
Benefits
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
- Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
- Professional development opportunities
- Longevity pays based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
- Work-Life Balance
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: The Texas State Auditor's Office. Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.