What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ- Environmental Permit Specialist IV position at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00049854
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
Are you an experienced Environmental Permit Specialist, 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 states public health and natural resources.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQs Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas water resources. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Water Quality Division.
Heres What Youll Be Doing
Review and evaluate highly complex Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) pretreatment programs and participate in other pretreatment related activities for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Prepare, conduct, and document on-site audits of highly complex and politically sensitive approved pretreatment programs for compliance with TPDES permit requirements, and state and federal statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines.
Research and draft language for the pretreatment sections of complex and politically sensitive TPDES permits, in compliance with state and federal statues, rules, policies, and guidelines. Participate in resolving contested permit applications, attend alternative dispute resolutions and public meetings; and prepare expert testimony for public hearings before an Administrative Law Judge or the Commission.
Review and evaluate complex substantial and non-substantial program modifications and new pretreatment program developments for compliance with TPDES permit requirements, and state and federal statues, rules, policies, and guidelines. Conduct numerical analyses of local limits and incorporate the results into program modifications. Incorporate approved substantial modifications into TPDES permits.
Evaluate annual reports and industrial waste surveys for accuracy and TPDES pretreatment program compliance. Generate Texas Toxicity Modeling Program (TexTox) reports for calculating effluent limits and making categorical determinations for industrial users.
Communicate routine to complex information.
Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's and/or Masters degree with a major in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or civil engineering.
Experience with pretreatment regulations or in an approved municipal pretreatment program.
Required Education Experience
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus four years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related work in environmental permitting or control activities
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
OR
A masters degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
OR
A doctoral degree in the specified fields form an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.
OR
CAREER LADDER PROGRESSION: Two years of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist III.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK
See instructionson 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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theEngineering Specialist IV IVstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of t e corresponding job in theEnvironmental Permit Specialist IVseries.
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 Water Quality Division.
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
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
Are you an experienced Environmental Permit Specialist, 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 states public health and natural resources.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQs Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas water resources. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Water Quality Division.
Heres What Youll Be Doing
Review and evaluate highly complex Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) pretreatment programs and participate in other pretreatment related activities for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Prepare, conduct, and document on-site audits of highly complex and politically sensitive approved pretreatment programs for compliance with TPDES permit requirements, and state and federal statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines.
Research and draft language for the pretreatment sections of complex and politically sensitive TPDES permits, in compliance with state and federal statues, rules, policies, and guidelines. Participate in resolving contested permit applications, attend alternative dispute resolutions and public meetings; and prepare expert testimony for public hearings before an Administrative Law Judge or the Commission.
Review and evaluate complex substantial and non-substantial program modifications and new pretreatment program developments for compliance with TPDES permit requirements, and state and federal statues, rules, policies, and guidelines. Conduct numerical analyses of local limits and incorporate the results into program modifications. Incorporate approved substantial modifications into TPDES permits.
Evaluate annual reports and industrial waste surveys for accuracy and TPDES pretreatment program compliance. Generate Texas Toxicity Modeling Program (TexTox) reports for calculating effluent limits and making categorical determinations for industrial users.
Communicate routine to complex information.
Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's and/or Masters degree with a major in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or civil engineering.
Experience with pretreatment regulations or in an approved municipal pretreatment program.
Required Education Experience
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus four years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related work in environmental permitting or control activities
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
OR
A masters degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
OR
A doctoral degree in the specified fields form an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.
OR
CAREER LADDER PROGRESSION: Two years of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist III.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK
See instructionson 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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theEngineering Specialist IV IVstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of t e corresponding job in theEnvironmental Permit Specialist IVseries.
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 Water Quality Division.
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
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
