TCEQ - Environmental Investigator II

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

Health, Vision, Dental, and optional F

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Longevity pay

Wellness Program

Onsite Nurse Practitioner

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Tyler is seeking an Environmental Investigator to conduct inspections, investigations, and environmental monitoring to protect public health and natural resources. You will prepare technical reports, advise the public and regulated community, and assist with sample collection and analysis.

Standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 30-50% travel and in-office duties at the Tyler Regional Office.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time environmental experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field generally preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Inspection & surveys

Report writing

Environmental monitoring

Public outreach

Sample analysis

Education

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

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.

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 Tyler Regional Office.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 generally preferred, but not required.

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 30-50% travel and otherwise full-time in-office scheduled at the Region 5 Tyler facilities.

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

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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.