TCEQ - Environmental Investigator II

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision, Dental insurance

Paid holidays and paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Longevity pay

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) invites applications for a field-focused compliance and enforcement role in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. You will perform routine technical work in air, water, or waste pollution, conduct inspections, and prepare detailed reports documenting on-site conditions and any violations.

You will provide technical guidance to the public and regulated entities, assist with sample collection and analysis, and travel about half the time to fulfill duties in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural/physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field, OR four years of full-time environmental activity experience.
• Security or integrity of critical infrastructure is a requirement to be hired and to continue employment with TCEQ.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical work in air, water, or waste pollution for the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office.
• Conduct environmental regulatory inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepare reports documenting field activities, conditions, and violations; notify regulated entities and provide guidance on corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other groups regarding applicable regulations.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.

Skills

Environmental activities

Technical writing

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

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 Dallas/Fort Worth regional staff.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform routine technical work in the field of air, water, or waste pollution for the Dallas/ Fort Worth Regional Office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Conduct environmental regulatory inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepare reports which document field activities, observed on-site conditions, and any regulatory violations. Notify regulated entities of the investigation findings and provide guidance on corrective actions for noncompliance.
• Provide technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application appropriate regulations.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in environmental activities.
• Experience writing technical or research papers.

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 Dallas/Fort Worth 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.