What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist III (TCEQ Air Quality 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 Natural Resources 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 Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas air quality. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Air Quality Division.
Heres What Youll Be Doing
Complete highly complex quality assurance review of point source industrial process emissions data (including but not limited to the oil and gas, electric utility, coating, fiberglass, storage, and refinery industries) through the emissions inventory questionnaire process; verify company account calculations; evaluate, review, select, adapt, and modify standards, techniques, procedures, and criteria; estimates and collects environmental data.
Complete special projects, which includes researching and modifying basic database file information; compiling basic data for briefings and presentations on company accounts; participating in team-oriented projects; and generating reports from the Emissions Inventory database.
Prepare slides, handouts, and other information for the annual emissions inventory conference.
Refer accounts to management for enforcement action as needed, and provide other assistance with compliance determinations related to all applicable emissions assessment rules.
Qualifications: 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 two years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
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.
OR
A masters degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus one year of the required experience.
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental studies, or related fields.
Career Ladder Progression
Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist II 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.
Key Qualifications
Experience reviewing and assessing scientific or technical data in a work setting (including internships).
Experience working with air related issues: modeling, emissions assessment, site assessments, permitting, monitoring, and/or other technical air issues.
Experience preparing and/or reviewing emissions inventories.
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 theNatural Resources Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theNatural Resources Specialist III se ies.
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 Air 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 Natural Resources 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 Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas air quality. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Air Quality Division.
Heres What Youll Be Doing
Complete highly complex quality assurance review of point source industrial process emissions data (including but not limited to the oil and gas, electric utility, coating, fiberglass, storage, and refinery industries) through the emissions inventory questionnaire process; verify company account calculations; evaluate, review, select, adapt, and modify standards, techniques, procedures, and criteria; estimates and collects environmental data.
Complete special projects, which includes researching and modifying basic database file information; compiling basic data for briefings and presentations on company accounts; participating in team-oriented projects; and generating reports from the Emissions Inventory database.
Prepare slides, handouts, and other information for the annual emissions inventory conference.
Refer accounts to management for enforcement action as needed, and provide other assistance with compliance determinations related to all applicable emissions assessment rules.
Qualifications: 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 two years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
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.
OR
A masters degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus one year of the required experience.
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental studies, or related fields.
Career Ladder Progression
Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist II 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.
Key Qualifications
Experience reviewing and assessing scientific or technical data in a work setting (including internships).
Experience working with air related issues: modeling, emissions assessment, site assessments, permitting, monitoring, and/or other technical air issues.
Experience preparing and/or reviewing emissions inventories.
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 theNatural Resources Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theNatural Resources Specialist III se ies.
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 Air 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.
