What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Geoscientist II 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 Geoscientist, 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
Complete complex geology and hydrogeology research for sites permitted and/or regulated under the Texas Water Code and rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Review complex permit applications and associated information to evaluate the potential impact of wastewater irrigation with produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent and other types of wastewaters, on surface and groundwater quality. Compile, analyze, and interpret complex groundwater data to complete permit application reviews. Maintain documentation on reviews. Review draft permits for consistency with recommendations.
Assess Notices of Intent (NOIs) for the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) General Permit to assess possible impacts to groundwater quality. Review and prepare written documentation in accordance with federal and state rules, regulations, and TCEQ policies and guidelines.
Evaluate complex groundwater data for permit compliance purposes for produced water and other types of wastewaters. Ensure data received comply with permit requirements and meet applicable National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) requirements. Coordinate with regulated community when data are insufficient. Update permit files and electronic records as needed.
Perform pre-tech reviews of permit applications for produced water and other types of wastewaters. Perform Executive Review Committee (ERC) draft permit reviews. Assist in the development of Response to Comments (RTC) documents. Ensure data is entered in database. Attend public meetings and provide technical assistance to others. Respond to inquiries from staff, agency executives, government entities, applicants, permittees, and the public.
Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience compiling, analyzing, and/or in interpreting groundwater data.
Experience in the regulatory permitting process.
Experience in environmental activities.
Experience interpreting USGS 7.5 min. topographical maps.
Experience giving presentations and/or in preparing technical correspondence.
Required Education Experience
Licensed as a Geoscientist by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) plus two years of full-time geoscientist experience beyond licensure.
OR
Seven years of full-time geoscientist experience and must obtain Geoscientist licensure within twelve (12) months of hire date by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG).
A graduate degree in a geoscience discipline may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum of two years substitution allowed.
OR
Two years of full-time TCEQ experience as a Geoscientist I.
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 theGeoscientist II state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job n theGeoscientist IIseries.
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 Geoscientist, 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
Complete complex geology and hydrogeology research for sites permitted and/or regulated under the Texas Water Code and rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Review complex permit applications and associated information to evaluate the potential impact of wastewater irrigation with produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent and other types of wastewaters, on surface and groundwater quality. Compile, analyze, and interpret complex groundwater data to complete permit application reviews. Maintain documentation on reviews. Review draft permits for consistency with recommendations.
Assess Notices of Intent (NOIs) for the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) General Permit to assess possible impacts to groundwater quality. Review and prepare written documentation in accordance with federal and state rules, regulations, and TCEQ policies and guidelines.
Evaluate complex groundwater data for permit compliance purposes for produced water and other types of wastewaters. Ensure data received comply with permit requirements and meet applicable National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) requirements. Coordinate with regulated community when data are insufficient. Update permit files and electronic records as needed.
Perform pre-tech reviews of permit applications for produced water and other types of wastewaters. Perform Executive Review Committee (ERC) draft permit reviews. Assist in the development of Response to Comments (RTC) documents. Ensure data is entered in database. Attend public meetings and provide technical assistance to others. Respond to inquiries from staff, agency executives, government entities, applicants, permittees, and the public.
Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience compiling, analyzing, and/or in interpreting groundwater data.
Experience in the regulatory permitting process.
Experience in environmental activities.
Experience interpreting USGS 7.5 min. topographical maps.
Experience giving presentations and/or in preparing technical correspondence.
Required Education Experience
Licensed as a Geoscientist by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) plus two years of full-time geoscientist experience beyond licensure.
OR
Seven years of full-time geoscientist experience and must obtain Geoscientist licensure within twelve (12) months of hire date by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG).
A graduate degree in a geoscience discipline may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum of two years substitution allowed.
OR
Two years of full-time TCEQ experience as a Geoscientist I.
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 theGeoscientist II state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job n theGeoscientist IIseries.
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.
