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Are you an experienced Environmental Protection 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 TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the stateand#8217;s environmental laws. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Critical Infrastructure Division.HEREand#8217;S WHAT YOUand#8217;LL BE DOINGConduct high-level technical reviews of Tier II reports to ensure compliance with the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), the Texas Community Right-to-Know Acts (TCRAand#8217;s) and TCEQ rules. Identify incorrect or missing data and follow up to request revisions or additional information.
Provide high-level Tier II compliance guidance to the regulated community, Local Emergency Planning Communities (LEPCS), and firefighters on the interpretation of the TCRAand#8217;s and EPCRA.
Monitor and assist with Tier II data processes and data activities including data requests; data clean-up activities; creating custom reports; researching and verifying data discrepancies; and preparing financial forms for credit memos, refunds, and other items. Query, extract, and/or transmit Tier II program data for internal and external needs; create custom reports and convert electronic data files from database, as needed.
Assist with coordinating and scheduling public involvement activities. Organize and conduct public outreach activities by participating in and presenting at meetings, workgroups, and trainings to the regulated community, Local Emergency Planning Communities (LEPCs), firefighters, and other requestors. Prepare informational materials as needed.
Provide consultative and highly complex technical support in the development, implementation, and administration of Tier II Program. Conduct quality assurance reviews of chemical inventory database information and online applications. Assist with training and mentoring team members. Assist with grant administration of the LEPC grant program, as needed.
Perform highly complex technical duties that may include monitoring and updating the programand#8217;s website; managing quality control of incoming data for training registration forms and help forms; maintaining LEPC lists; and programing data extraction for Crystal Reports and other applications.KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience interpreting, researching and/or implementing environmental rules, regulations, policies, or procedures related to Tier II Chemical Reporting Program.
Experience using databases and related programs such as Central Registry, BOEXI/BOE, STEERS.
Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCEBachelorand#8217;s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in natural or physical science, environmental studies, public health, hazardous materials management, or related field plus two years of full-time experience performing environmental, regulatory, or public health and safety work.ORA bachelorand#8217;s degree from an accredited college or university plus three years of full-time experience performing environmental, regulatory, or public health and safety work.ORFive years of full-time experience performing environmental, regulatory, or public health and safety work.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 ystem, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business Commerce Code Section 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 qualifications listed above.CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEESThis position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theEnvironmental Protection Specialist IIstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEnvironmental Protection Specialist IIseries.Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Critical Infrastructure 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 MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODESMilitary Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found click the hyperlink under and#8216;Occupational Categoryand#8217; for the respective Class Title.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.