What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Environmental Permit Specialist I position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an experienced Environmental Permit Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Office of Waste! 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 Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Waste Permits Division.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, geology or chemistry.
- Training and/or experience performing research, lab work, or investigation.
- Experience in reviewing or analyzing technical information or technical data.
- Training and/or experience using Microsoft products.
- Training and/or experience interpreting environmental rules and/or regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Review and evaluate routine permit applications, reports, certifications, and other submittals for waste management, including regulatory classification and status of waste pursuant to state and federal regulations and statutes for the TCEQ.
- Conduct technical reviews and evaluations of routine applications, reports, and plans pertaining to waste management; determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, technical principles, policies, and procedures
- Provide information concerning authorizations and authorization processes to internal and external customers through verbal communication, correspondence, meetings, presentations, and public hearings.
- Assist customers on the waste permits program through verbal communication, correspondence, data reports, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests (PIRs).
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.
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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Engineering Specialist I-V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Environmental Permit Specialist I-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.
