TCEQ - Environmental Investigator V; TCEQ

Job Description

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 Waco Regional Office.

• Plan, direct, and monitor Air/Waste program activities to assure commitments are met in a timely manner with accurate and complete reports.
• Assign, distribute, and oversee the work of investigators; provide input relating to performance management.
• Coordinate investigations and reports of complaints in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Advise and provide feedback to the Air/Waste Section Manager regarding program activities and/or significant issues.
• Coordinate with the division to accomplish agency goals.
• Provide and/or assure outreach and technical assistance is provided to the general public, the regulated community, media and government officials.

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, plus six years of full-time experience in environmental activities.

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.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, or related fields plus five years of the required experience.

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental science, or related fields plus four years of the required experience.

Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist IV at the 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.

This position requires 30-50% travel and otherwise full-time in-office scheduled at the Region 9 Waco facilities.

• 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 accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at .

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation System/Job Description s/. Please click the hyperlink under `Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.