What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Environmental Permit Specialist VI (TCEQ Office of Air Employees Only) position at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?
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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 stateand#8217;s public health and natural resources.YOUR FUTURE TEAMAs part of TCEQand#8217;s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texasand#8217; air quality. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Air Permits Division. HEREand#8217;S WHAT YOUand#8217;LL BE DOINGReview highly advanced air permit applications (i.e., projects), ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity of projects within established timeframes. Conduct a comprehensive technical review for projects to include defining all sources of contaminants, determining appropriate federal and state requirements, drafting permit documents, and completing technical review summaries. Prepare public notice authorizations and complete associated tasks.
Lead and assist in technical training activities concerning federal operating permit related issues. Attend required training. Participate in division, section, and team meetings.
Provide quality customer service to applicants, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, and the general public concerning the applicability of federal and state requirements for the permitting process and the technical completeness of projects.
Develop and maintain technical guidance packages and policy memos, coordinate streamlining activities, participate in workgroups, and represent the division and agency at meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc. by providing highly advanced technical support.
Serve as a mentor for other permit reviewers on various projects. KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience providing air regulatory training or presenting air regulatory information to groups.
Experience peer reviewing permit reviewerand#8217;s work.
Experience contributing to and participating in APD or agency teams.
Experience preparing, and/or finalizing policy memos and/or guidance documents pertaining to air regulations.
Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCEA bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus six 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.ORA masterand#8217;s degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.ORA doctoral degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.OROne year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist V.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 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 qualif cations listed above.CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEESThis position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theEngineering Specialist VIstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEnvironmental Permit Specialist VI series.Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Austin Air Permits Division.BENEFITSOptional 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 BalanceCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ 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) CODESMilitary Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.Please click the hyperlink under and#8216;Occupational Categoryand#8217; 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 stateand#8217;s public health and natural resources.YOUR FUTURE TEAMAs part of TCEQand#8217;s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texasand#8217; air quality. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Air Permits Division. HEREand#8217;S WHAT YOUand#8217;LL BE DOINGReview highly advanced air permit applications (i.e., projects), ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity of projects within established timeframes. Conduct a comprehensive technical review for projects to include defining all sources of contaminants, determining appropriate federal and state requirements, drafting permit documents, and completing technical review summaries. Prepare public notice authorizations and complete associated tasks.
Lead and assist in technical training activities concerning federal operating permit related issues. Attend required training. Participate in division, section, and team meetings.
Provide quality customer service to applicants, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, and the general public concerning the applicability of federal and state requirements for the permitting process and the technical completeness of projects.
Develop and maintain technical guidance packages and policy memos, coordinate streamlining activities, participate in workgroups, and represent the division and agency at meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc. by providing highly advanced technical support.
Serve as a mentor for other permit reviewers on various projects. KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience providing air regulatory training or presenting air regulatory information to groups.
Experience peer reviewing permit reviewerand#8217;s work.
Experience contributing to and participating in APD or agency teams.
Experience preparing, and/or finalizing policy memos and/or guidance documents pertaining to air regulations.
Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCEA bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus six 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.ORA masterand#8217;s degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.ORA doctoral degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.OROne year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist V.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 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 qualif cations listed above.CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEESThis position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theEngineering Specialist VIstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEnvironmental Permit Specialist VI series.Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Austin Air Permits Division.BENEFITSOptional 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 BalanceCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ 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) CODESMilitary Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.Please click the hyperlink under and#8216;Occupational Categoryand#8217; for the respective Class Title.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.