TCEQ - Environmental Investigator II

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 457 plans

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Longevity pay

Wellness program

Onsite Nurse Practitioner

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) seeks an Environmental Investigator for its Corpus Christi Regional Office. The role focuses on inspecting air, water, and waste pollution, preparing reports, and supporting regulatory compliance initiatives in the field.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, environmental monitoring, and providing technical guidance to the public and regulated entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement in natural or physical sciences or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Four years of full-time environmental work experience directly related to the examples of work performed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical work in air, water, or waste pollution for the Corpus Christi Regional Office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Conduct technical inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepare reports documenting field activities and observed conditions.
• Conduct environmental monitoring; prepare technical papers on studies involving environmental subjects.
• Provide technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding applicable regulations.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field

Four years of full-time environmental experience directly related to the work performed

Job description

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.

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 Corpus Christi regional staff.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform routine technical work in the field of air, water, or waste pollution for the Corpus Christi 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.

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.

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.

This position requires 50% travel and otherwise full-time in-office scheduled at the Corpus Christi 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.