Job Description
WE ARE TCEQ
Are you ready to make a positive impact in Texas? At TCEQ, protecting the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Choose a career where your perspective, passion, and skills are valued.
We strive to protect our state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
TCEQ employees get some great perks, including a hybrid work schedule, paid leave, health insurance, and state and federal holidays. See Benefits and Perks at TCEQ.
TELEWORK
This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office. This position is in our Abilene office.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our North Central & West Texas Area Division.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a part of the division's North Central & West Texas team, our Environmental Investigator II will play a key role in achieving TCEQ's mission. You would use your skills and experience to:

• Conduct technical inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepare reports that documents field activities and observed conditions.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and prepare technical papers regarding studies involving environmental subjects
• Provide technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations
• Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 generally preferred, but not required.
OR
Four years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities directly related to the examples of work performed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience interpreting rules, regulations, policies, or procedures
• Experience conducting inspections or investigations.
• Experience collecting environmental samples
• Experience interacting with the public, media, and/or regulated community
• Experience working with environmental issues, specifically waste and water supply system issues

TRANSCRIPTS / 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 minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Natural Resources Specialist II-IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Environmental Investigator II-IV series.
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.