What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Chemist II position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an experienced Chemist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Office of Air! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
TELEWORK
This position requires full-time in office attendance. This position requires 15% travel.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ’s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Air Monitoring Division.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in an analytical laboratory or working with analytical laboratory equipment (e.g. analytical instruments, compressed gases, cleaning apparatus, etc.).
- Experience performing maintenance, calibrations, or audits on laboratory instruments or air monitoring equipment.
- Experience performing sample analyses with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR).
- Experience with ambient air monitoring equipment.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Perform moderately complex chemical and instrumental analyses on gas and measurement transfer standards to support the air monitoring network, perform analytical instrument maintenance/troubleshooting, and review and interpret analytical data and results.
- Prepare samples and standards to be used in instrumental and/or chemical analyses; perform quality control procedures. Maintain defensible quality control (QC) and data analysis reports of all calibration standards and equipment used by the laboratory to support the air monitoring network data quality objectives following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and network quality assurance project plans (QAPPs).
- Document any deviations from SOPs and assist with the development of corrective action plans and reporting; document all activities in the appropriate logbooks; assist with developing, reviewing, and updating SOPs. Assist with the purchase and maintenance of laboratory and sampling equipment and supplies.
- Maintain equipment and parts; maintain documentation of calibration laboratory supply inventory; maintain calibration laboratory document control in accordance with established record retention schedules. Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring laboratory procedures and/or safety guidelines.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university which included 24 semester hours in chemistry that included 3 semester hours in analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis.
- 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.
Transcripts/ 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.
Do you think you are good fit for our team?
We would love to talk to you!
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.
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.
