TCEQ - Hydrologist Hiring Program (Statewide)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Longevity pay

Wellness Program

Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking an experienced Hydrologist to support Water Rights, Groundwater, Surface Water, and Water Supply programs in Texas. You will collect hydrological data, analyze findings, and help develop recommendations for policy decisions.

RiverWare experience is highly preferred, with a bachelor's degree in hydrology or related field required. The Hydrologist Hiring Program aims to establish a pool of qualified candidates for multiple openings across TCEQ's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university.
• Hydrologist II–V require increasing years of full-time hydrologic experience as described.
• Graduate degree may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect hydrological data and analyze findings.
• Assist with data calculations and development of program recommendations for water resource management and policy decisions.
• Support multiple hydrology programs: Texas Water Rights, Groundwater, Surface Water, and Water Supply.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrology or related field

Hydrology/Geology/Engineering/Natural or physical science degree at higher levels (II–V) with required experience

Graduate degree substitution for experience (1 year per degree, up to 2 years)

Tools

RiverWare

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Hydrologist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

WE ARE TCEQ

Join our team of professional Hydrologists at TCEQ, where protecting the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste. TCEQ employees get some great perks, including paid leave, health insurance, and state and federal holidays. See Benefits and Perks at TCEQ.

TCEQ Hydrologists support Texas Water Rights, Groundwater, Surface Water, and Water Supply programs. This role will collect hydrological data; analyze findings; and assist with data calculations and the development of recommendations for programs and/or projects to support effective water resource management and policy decisions.

NOTE: Please list all related software experience on your application. RiverWare experience is highly preferred.

HYDROLOGIST HIRING PROGRAM

This program aims to establish a pool of applicants suitable for filling TCEQ Hydrologist positions.

How does the Hydrologist Hiring Program work?

Hiring supervisors in the Austin Central Office, or any of TCEQ's sixteen regional offices, may request candidates with specific hydrology experience and geographic preferences from the Hydrologist Hiring pool. You may be connected to all open positions that match your experience. The hiring supervisor schedules interviews and makes a final selection.

TCEQ provides great career advancement opportunities with clear paths for professional growth and development.

Education & Experience

Hydrologist I

A bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university.

Hydrologist II*

A bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.

Hydrologist III*

A bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus four years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.

Hydrologist IV*

A bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus six years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.

Hydrologist V*

A bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus eight years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.

• A graduate degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum of two years substitution allowed.

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.

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.