TCEQ - Environmental Investigator II

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Abilene (TX); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) & 457 plans

Health/ Vision/ Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Professional development

Longevity pay

Wellness program

Onsite nurse practitioner

Work-life balance

Zusammenfassung

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Abilene seeks an Environmental Investigator to support air, water, and waste compliance efforts. The role focuses on inspections, investigations, and reporting for the Abilene Regional Office, with travel required up to 50%.

You will provide technical guidance to the public and regulated entities, analyze samples, and document field activities, ensuring adherence to state environmental laws and regulations.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Perform routine technical work in air, water, or waste pollution for the Abilene Regional Office of TCEQ.
• Conduct inspections, surveys, and investigations; prepare reports documenting field activities.
• Conduct environmental monitoring; prepare technical papers on studies.
• Provide technical assistance to the public and regulated communities regarding regulations.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.

Kenntnisse

Rule interpretation

Inspections

Environmental sampling

Public interaction

Water issues

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in natural/physical sciences or related field

Four years environmental-related experience

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Are you an experienced Environmental Investigator, 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.

Note: 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 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 Abilene regional staff.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform routine technical work in the field of air, water, or waste pollution for the Abilene Regional Office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Conduct technical inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepare reports which 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.

Key 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. To provide technical and/or non-technical information.
• Experience working with environmental issues, specifically water supply system issues.

Required Education & Experience

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.

OR

Four years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities directly related to the examples of work performed.

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.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This position requires 50% travel and otherwise full-time in-office scheduled at the Abilene Regional Office.

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.