What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Environmental Investigator V (TCEQ DFW Region Air Section Employees Only) position at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?
Are you an experienced Environmental Investigator, 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.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state’s environmental laws. See details about what we do .
This position is a member of our TCEQ Dallas Fort Worth Regional Office.
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field, plus six years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
OR
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, or related fields plus five years of the required experience.
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental science, or related fields plus four years of the required experience.
One year of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
Career Ladder: Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist IV at TCEQ.
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 Dallas Fort Worth Region 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 accommodations 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: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state’s environmental laws. See details about what we do .
This position is a member of our TCEQ Dallas Fort Worth Regional Office.
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing
- Oversee, coordinate, and manage the check-out, maintenance, calibration and repairs of equipment, serve as a technical resource or representative on various workgroups for agency equipment and subject matter expert for equipment used in the Region, assist with the annual demonstrations of capability and update training records for those who complete their demonstration of capability
- Plan and perform highly advanced or specialized investigations and reviews regarding facility compliance or permit activities, evaluate data for adherence to specified requirements in applicable laws and regulations and reports from environmental investigators. Act as a technical specialist for the highly complex equipment and sampling techniques.
- Serve as a mentor or trainer to other environmental investigators. Help develop training certification and training materials and participate in training processes as necessary.
- Advise and provide highly complex technical assistance to the public, the regulated community, and other interested groups.
- Experience working with air quality issues and using monitoring equipment.
- Experience providing technical/program input for the development of policies, procedures, and regulations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field, plus six years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
OR
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, or related fields plus five years of the required experience.
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental science, or related fields plus four years of the required experience.
One year of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
Career Ladder: Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist IV at TCEQ.
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 Dallas Fort Worth Region 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 pay 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 accommodations 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: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.