TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist II (Statewide)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Texas; In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) and 457 plans

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

Paid holidays

Professional development

Longevity pay

Wellness program

Onsite nurse practitioner

Work-life balance

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking an experienced Natural Resources Specialist to join the Compliance and Enforcement team within the Critical Infrastructure Division. The role focuses on leading emissions investigations, providing technical guidance to stakeholders, and supporting disaster response efforts.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science, engineering, or related field, with the ability to translate regulations into practical

Competenze

• A bachelor's degree in natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field is required.
• One year of full-time environmental work experience may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of education.
• The role may involve access to critical infrastructure information and security requirements.

Mansioni

• Prioritize, plan, and lead investigations for emissions events and prepare reports documenting findings.
• Provide technical assistance to the public and regulated community on regulation applicability and records requests.
• Provide technical assistance for disaster response as needed.

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Are you an experienced Natural Resources Specialist, 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 Critical Infrastructure Division.

Here's What You'll Be Doing

• Prioritize, plan, and lead investigations for the emissions events program and prepare reports documenting your findings. You will identify potential violations by reviewing reports and records related to these emissions.
• Provide technical assistance and information to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups on how regulations apply. You'll also help with other technical support activities, like gathering records, technical data, research, or analysis for Public Information Requests, and participate in committees, meetings, seminars, and workshops as needed.
• Provide technical assistance for disaster response as needed.

Required Education & Experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field.

One year of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

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.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Critical Infrastructure 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.