TCEQ - Environmental Investigator II

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.

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 Houston Regional Office.

• Prioritizes, plans, and conducts investigations; prepares reports to document field activities and observed conditions. Assists with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.
• Conducts enforcement and follow‑up activities in accordance with Enforcement Initiation Criteria.
• Provides technical assistance and information to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations. Performs other technical assistance activities, including coordinating and/or participating in the collection of records, technical data, research or analysis as a result of public information requests. Participates on committees and attends meetings, seminars, or workshops as required.

• Experience interpreting environmental regulations and/or reviewing or evaluating environmental permits.
• Experience conducting inspections and/or investigations.

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.

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.

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Natural Resources Specialist II‑IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Environmental Investigator II‑IV series.

Standard business hours are M‑F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Houston Region Office.

• 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

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 (512) 239‑0102.

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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.