What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Geoscientist I position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an experienced Geoscientist, 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 Remediation Division.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in applying Petroleum Storage Tank or Dry Cleaner regulations at contaminated sites.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Oversee Petroleum Storage Tank/Dry Cleaner Remediation Program Section sites for all phases of moderately complex geoscience work including site investigations, monitoring, and remediation for the TCEQ.
- Plan and coordinate all phases of project management of remediation projects, involving moderately complex geoscience work, in accordance with PST/DCRP Section guidelines.
- Evaluate technical submittals for adherence to regulations and specified contract requirements, draft documents to address technical reviews and queries, and develop scopes of work for site investigations and corrective actions.
- Oversee contracts/work orders to achieve corrective action at PST/DCRP Section sites.
- Review invoices under prevailing agency guidelines and required time frames.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Licensed as a Geoscientist by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG).
OR
Five years of full-time geoscientist experience and must be licensed as a Geoscientist by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) or obtain licensure within twelve (12) months of hire date.
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 Geoscientist I-III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Geoscientist I-III 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.
