TCEQ - Environmental Investigator II

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 457 plans

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking an Environmental Investigator for the Dallas/Fort Worth area. You will perform field-related inspections of air, water, or waste pollution and prepare detailed reports documenting conditions and violations.

You will provide technical assistance to the public and regulated entities, support follow-up investigations, and assist with environmental sampling. This role is based in the North Central and West Texas Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural/physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field.
• Four years of full-time environmental experience related to the described work.
• Transcript or foreign credential evaluation required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical work in air, water, or waste pollution for the Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office.
• Conduct regulatory inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepare reports with findings and corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance to the public and regulated community on applicable regulations.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Environmental fieldwork

Technical reporting

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural/physical science or related field

Four years environmental experience

Job description

Job Description

Are you an 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 North Central and West Texas Division.

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.

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.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ North Central and West Texas 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.