GLO – Natural Resources Specialist III (Texas Beach Watch Specialist)

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist III (Texas Beach Watch Specialist) within the Coastal Resources Department of the agency.

Performs highly complex (senior-level) natural resources work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Our Mission

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions To The GLO Will Be

• Performs project activities in coordination with the Texas Beach Watch Project Manager, other federal and state agencies, local governments, or private sector partners and contractors. Communicates with field staff, data entry staff, laboratory staff, and financial staff to execute water quality monitoring work with Texas Beach Watch contracted partners.
• Validates and reviews water quality data and develops and uses associated models, databases and software. Routinely verifies and conducts QA/QC checks for current and historical datasets. Analyzes long-term water quality data for trends and prepares data summaries, visualizations, and reports for internal use, public communication, and EPA submissions. Supports modernization of data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Serves as Quality Assurance Specialist for the Texas Beach Watch program. Provides QA guidance and technical support to contractors, field teams, and partners. Works with the Quality Assurance Officer to identify and track corrective actions, document deviations, and ensure timely resolution of issues. Ensures program compliance with EPA BEACH Act requirements and state standards. Maintains, updates, and implements the program’s QMP, QAPP, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Initiates other QA-related tasks as identified by need.
• Prepares, assembles, and distributes programmatic and educational materials related to Texas Beach Watch, conducts presentations for the public, and QA training programs. Develops reports and graphics to communicate water quality results to the public.
• Conducts or coordinates research or field studies on coastal water quality issues, including for field and laboratory monitoring equipment. Researches, prepares, and reviews technical papers, permits, publications, or reports. Performs related work as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in environmental monitoring, water resources, regulatory compliance, quality assurance or data analysis and validation.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental science or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• A writing sample to be provided at time of interview.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in water quality monitoring or coastal resources work.
• Experience in project management and working with a variety of different local government, non-profit and public stakeholders.
• Experience with data validation, quality control review, and interpretation of large environmental datasets.
• Familiarity with EPA or TCEQ water quality testing methods and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs).
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation And Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96 Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
  
  

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:

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How To Apply

• To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section .
• You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
• Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.