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TCEQ - Geoscientist IV

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Austin, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Job Description

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 state's public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ's Office of Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Remediation Division.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

  • Coordinate highly advanced soil and groundwater remediation projects for the Voluntary Cleanup Program and Corrective Action Section in the Remediation Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
  • Oversee and coordinate highly advanced remediation projects, which include drafting documents to address technical reviews and queries; tracking correspondence to ensure timely completion; meeting with internal and external customers; and conducting site visits as necessary.
  • Coordinate highly advanced special projects approved by the supervisor.
  • Provide leadership and geosciences expertise to other team/section staff.

Key Qualifications

  • Experience with the assessment or remediation of sites under Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) / 30 TAC 350.
  • Experience overseeing or conducting soil or groundwater site assessments.
  • Experience mentoring or training staff on technical topics.

Required Education & Experience

Licensed as a Geoscientist by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) plus five years of full-time geological experience beyond licensure.

OR

Ten 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.

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 Waste Remediation 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.

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