TCEQ - Environmental Investigator II

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 457 plans

Health, Vision, Dental, and FSA

Paid holidays

Professional development

Longevity pay

Wellness Program

Onsite Nurse Practitioner

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is seeking an Environmental Investigator for the Waco Regional Office. You will perform fieldwork in air, water, or waste pollution, conduct inspections, prepare technical reports, and monitor environmental subjects.

Responsibilities include providing technical assistance to the public and regulated community, and assisting with sample collection and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field.
• OR four years of full-time experience in environmental activities directly related to the examples of work performed.
• Transcript or official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials may be required per CAPPS.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical work in air, water, or waste pollution for the Waco Regional Office.
• Conduct technical inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepare reports of field activities and observed conditions.
• Conduct environmental monitoring; prepare technical papers on environmental studies.
• Provide technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other groups regarding 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

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 Waco Regional Office.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

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

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Waco 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.