What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Hydrologist I-III position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you a Hydrologist, 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 Water Availability 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 Water, you would contribute to ensuring available water and protecting Texas’ water resources. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Water Availability Division, the Water Rights Permitting & Availability Section.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As a part of the Office’s Water Availability Division, our Hydrologist I-III will play a key role in achieving TCEQ’s mission. You would use your skills and experience to:
Hydrologist
The level of complexity for the tasks below will vary based on applicants’ minimum qualifications.
- Complete hydrological reviews of water rights applications using Water Availability Models (WAMs), hydrologic analysis, and statistical procedures in accordance with state statute and rules, policies, and guidelines; and may review accounting plans. (Approximately 50% of time)
- Develop Geographic Information System (GIS) data for water rights, water rights applications, and WAM maintenance/updates. Conduct searches, analysis, and prepare maps using GIS tools. (Approximately 15% of time)
- Communicate/interact with agency staff regarding water rights and water availability modeling. May attend meetings with the regulated community concerning statutes, rules, policies, and hydrological reviews. Respond to written correspondence through established procedures. (Approximately 15% of time)
- Perform or participate in special projects as directed, to include routine WAM maintenance/updates, drought reports, and/or reviews of modeling contract deliverables. (Approximately 10% of time)
- May create materials and provide support in the resolution of contested permit applications by preparing for and attending Commission agenda meetings, alternative dispute resolution, and public hearings before an Administrative Law Judge or the Commission. Attend public meetings. Participate in preparing response to public comment documents. (Approximately 15% of time)
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using hydrologic models.
- Experience working with water rights.
- Experience working with hydrologic data.
- Experience working with databases and Excel.
- Experience using GIS.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Hydrologist I
A bachelor’s degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university.
Hydrologist II
A bachelor’s degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.
OR
A master’s degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus one year of the full-time experience.
OR
A doctorate in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university.
Hydrologist III
A bachelor’s degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus four years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.
OR
A master’s degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus three years of the full-time experience.
OR
A doctorate in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of the full-time experience.
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 minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Hydrologist I-III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Hydrologist 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.
