What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Engineering Specialist V position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an Engineering Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Air Permits Team! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
TELEWORK
This position offers a work life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ’s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality.
This position is a member of the Expedited Team located within the Mechanical/Coatings Section in the Air Permits Division.
See details about what we do.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, with a major in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Review advanced air permit applications (i.e., projects) in an expedited manner, ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity of projects within established timeframes. Conduct a comprehensive technical review for projects to include defining all sources of contaminants, applying appropriate federal and state requirements, reviewing emission calculations, drafting permit documents, and completing technical review summaries.
- Prepare and issue public notice authorizations and completes associated tasks. Attend formal and informal public meetings and mediations, responds to public comments as required.
- Provide quality customer service to applicants, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, and the general public concerning the applicability of federal and state requirements for the permitting process and the technical completeness of projects.
- Develop and prepare technical guidance packages and policy memos, streamlining activities, and represents the division and agency at meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc. Serve as a mentor for other permit reviewers on various projects.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, basic science, mathematics, environmental science, computer science or a related field, plus five years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments.
OR
- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified fields plus four years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments.
Substitute Qualifications
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
One year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments may be substituted for each year of the required education.
TRAINING
The Air Permits Division provides training for new employees which includes our Air Permitting 101 interactive training modules for staff that provides an overview of the division and responsibilities. In addition, a more comprehensive New Source Review (NSR) 101 training is conducted by senior technical staff explaining the technical review process an air permit application. Also, one-on-one training is conducted by a mentor or supervisor.
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:
- Work-Life balance
- 96 hours of paid vacation, 8 holidays off per year
- Pathway and support toward EIT and PE exams
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
- Professional development opportunities
- Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Engineering Specialist V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Engineering Specialist V 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.
