TCEQ - Engineering Specialist III

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & 457 plans

Health, Vision, Dental insurance with,

FSA option

Paid holidays

Professional development

Longevity pay

Wellness program

Onsite nurse practitioner

Work-life balance

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking an experienced Engineer Specialist to support the Office of Air and the Air Monitoring Division. The role involves maintaining ambient air monitoring stations, ensuring compliance with network objectives, and assisting with audits, maintenance, and calibration of equipment.

The position emphasizes reviewing operator activities, performing field inspections, and providing guidance on program issues while staying current through internal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with related disciplines and two years of full-time engineering/technical experience.
• Master's degree in the specified fields with one year of full-time experience in engineering/technical assignments.
• Substitution: Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of required experience.
• One year of full-time experience may substitute for each year of education.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and track daily operation and maintenance of ambient air monitoring stations.
• Review operator activities to ensure compliance with state and federal network objectives and conduct field inspections.
• Support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air monitoring equipment, including data review and field visits; review project procedures and guidance like QAPPs and SOPs.
• Stay current in air monitoring through training, provide training and oversight to staff, and complete competency demonstrations for air monitoring equipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, basic science, mathematics, environmental science, computer science or a related field

Master's degree in the specified fields

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Engineer 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.

To determine qualifications, TCEQ job postings require fully completed applications with a detailed job history. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. See below for more details.

Your Future Team

As part of TCEQ's 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 Monitoring Division.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Review, evaluate, and track daily operation and maintenance of ambient air monitoring stations. You’ll help with audits, maintenance, and calibration of monitoring equipment, and resolve issues or recommend solutions as needed.
• Review operator activities to ensure compliance with state and federal network objectives. You’ll conduct field inspections to identify and resolve potential issues and provide recommendations as needed.
• Support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air monitoring equipment, including data review, issue research, and field visits as needed. Review project procedures and guidance like QAPPs and SOPs and advise management on program issues.
• Stay current in air monitoring through internal and external training, provide training and oversight to staff, and complete competency demonstrations for all air monitoring equipment used by the team.

Required Education & Experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, basic science, mathematics, environmental science, computer science or a related field, plus two years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments.

OR

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in the specified fields plus one year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments.

Substitute Qualifications

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

One year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments may be substituted for each year of the required education.

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 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 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.