TCEQ - Environmental Investigator II

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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.

• Perform moderately complex technical work in the field of air, water, or waste pollution for the Beaumont Regional Office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Conduct technical inspections, surveys, and follow‑up investigations; prepare reports which document field activities and observed conditions.
• Conduct environmental monitoring; 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.

• 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. 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.
• 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 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Beaumont Region Office.

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA insurance
• 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

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.