TCEQ - Corrective Action Specialist I/Geoscience Associate I

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

Health, Vision, Dental, and optional F

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Longevity pay

Wellness Program and Activities

Onsite Nurse Practitioner

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin is seeking an experienced Corrective Action Specialist to support the Petroleum Storage Tank/Dry Cleaner Remediation Program within the Remediation Division. You will manage remediation projects from site assessment through closure, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and program guidelines.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in geology or related field and experience evaluating work plans, coordinating investigations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, geoscience, hydrogeology, or environmental geoscience.
• Experience evaluating remediation work plans and technical submittals.
• Ability to coordinate site investigations and corrective actions with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all phases of remediation project management from site assessment to site closure.
• Evaluate work plans and technical submittals for compliance and quality; develop scopes of work.
• Maintain written and oral communication and track responses for remediation projects.
• Respond to customer and interagency inquiries; coordinate with internal staff, contractors, and government entities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, geoscience, hydrogeology, or environmental geoscience

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Corrective Action 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 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 Petroleum Storage Tank/Dry Cleaner Remediation Program Section of the Remediation Division.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and coordinate all phases of routine to moderately complex project management at remediation projects including site assessment, risk assessment, corrective action, and site closure, for compliance with 30 Texas Administrative Code, agency policies, and Petroleum Storage Tank/Dry Cleaner Remediation Program (PST/DCRP) Section guidelines.
• Evaluate routine to moderately complex work plan and technical submittals for adherence to regulations and/or specified contract requirements and quality control; drafts documents to address routine to moderately complex technical review and query and develop scopes of work for site investigations and corrective actions. Generate responses for remediation projects within established section timelines.
• Maintain written and oral communication and track responses for remediation projects within established section timelines.
• Respond to customer and interagency inquiries. Coordinate and communicate with internal staff, the regulated community, contractors/consultants, and other governmental entities.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in geology, geoscience, hydrogeology, or environmental geoscience.

Required Education & Experience

A bachelor's degree with a major in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, earth science, geology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

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 Petroleum Storage Tank/Dry Cleaner Remediation Program Section of the 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 accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at [phone].

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.