TCEQ - Chemist V

Job Description

TCEQ - Chemist V ) | TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location
:
Texas-Austin
Work Locations:
Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Regular

• State Job Code: 2476
• Salary Admin Plan: B
• Grade: 25

6,948.00 - 6,948.00 (Monthly)

1

Exempt

Feb 4, 2026, 10:00:00 PM

Closing Date:
Feb 20, 2026, 9:59:00 PM

Are you an experienced Chemist, 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.

This position is a member of our Air Monitoring Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Conduct chemical analysis on environmental samples and quality control (QC) samples following standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support state and federal mandated monitoring programs.
• Review, interpret, and verify highly complex quality control and sample results, including those used for litigation, compliance or publication.
• Oversee, perform, and train staff in highly complex instrument troubleshooting and repairs.
• Serve as lead analyst in developing and documenting new methods or modifying existing methods.
• Develop and document technical laboratory procedures in support of mandated monitoring programs and compliance monitoring.
• Serve as back up Technical Director and Quality Assurance Coordinator as the need arises.

• Experience training new personnel and revising and writing/revising SOPs.
• Experience troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Experience validating new instrumentation and method modifications.

A bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science which included 24 semester hours in chemistry from an accredited college or university, plus four years of full-time experience in a chemistry laboratory or with activities directly related to the examples of work performed.

One year (24 semester hours) of graduate study in chemistry may be substituted for one year of the required experience, with a maximum substitution of three years. One year of full-time experience in the field of Chemist activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

OR

Two years of full-time experience as a Chemist IV at TCEQ.

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.

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.

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Austin Air Monitoring Division.

• 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
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Work-Life Balance

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 any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at .

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.