TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist II (Remote within Texas)

TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist II (Remote within Texas)(00045898)

Organization

:TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location

:Texas

Job

:Life, Physical, and Social Science

Employee Status

:Regular

Schedule

:Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week:40.00State Job Code:2683Salary Admin Plan:BGrade:18

Salary (Pay Basis)

:4,454.00-4,454.00(Monthly)

Number of Openings

:1

Overtime Status

:Non-exempt

Job Posting

:Oct 31, 2024, 9:14:50 PM

Closing Date

:Nov 15, 2024, 5:59:00 AM

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.

TELEWORK

This position offers an opportunity to work remotely, with occasional attendance in the office required.

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

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.

This position is a member of our Critical Infrastructure division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Plan and conduct in-house investigations for the emissions events program; prepare reports to document investigation findings. Identify potential violations through investigations of reports and records of these emissions.
• Conduct enforcement and follow-up activities in accordance with Enforcement Initiation Criteria
• Provide technical assistance and information to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations.
• Coordinate and/or participate in the collection of records, research, or analysis due to Public Information Requests (PIR). Participate on committees and attend meetings, seminars, or workshops as required.
• Perform technical assistance activities for disaster response as needed

Qualifications

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience performing environmental activities.
• Experience writing technical or research papers

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

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.

*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.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK:

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.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

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 Natural Resources Specialist II-IV series.

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 any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

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.