What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Chemist IV 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! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
Work Schedule
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Monitoring Division.
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
- Work-life balance
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.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Plan and conduct advanced audits of laboratories analyzing environmental samples to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
- Prepare and distribute audit reports; evaluate the effectiveness of corrective action plan proposed by entities audited; monitor timeliness of audit responses; and verify timeliness and effectiveness of corrective action implementation.
- Coordinate the training and monitoring of staff on analytical methods and the environmental laboratory accreditation process. Research professional publications, laboratory methods, and accreditation standards to provide technical support to the section manager and staff, agency staff, and the public on sampling, analysis, and data interpretation.
- Participate in the operation of the laboratory accreditation program; review applications submitted by laboratories for accreditation to ensure administrative and technical completeness and acceptability; and assist in the preparation of procedures, reports, and other documents involving laboratory assessments and accreditation.
- Maintain the Texas Accreditation Bodies (AB) Manager Database and ensures data accuracy for laboratory accreditation section's data systems.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience performing audits or assessments of environmental laboratories, writing resulting reports, and evaluating timeliness and effectiveness of associated corrective actions.
- Experience performing audits or assessments using ISO 17025 Standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
- Advanced degree in engineering, science, or environmental studies from an accredited university.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science which included 24 semester hours in chemistry from an accredited college or university, plus two years of full-time experience in a TCEQ chemistry laboratory or with activities directly related to the examples of work performed.
One year (24 semester hours) of graduate study in chemistry may be substituted for each year of the required experience.
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.
OR
Career Ladder Progression
One year of full-time experience as a Chemist III at the TCEQ.
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.
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.
