What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist II position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you a Natural Resources Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Water Quality Planning 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 Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas’ water resources.
This position is a member of our Water Quality Planning Division.
See details about what we do.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing projects and multiple priorities.
- Experience in the acquisition, analysis, and/or interpretation of watershed data.
- Experience developing and/or maintaining databases, and generating reports from databases.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Conduct watershed assessment, planning projects and related functions in support of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
- Perform project management functions, oversee program projects and their associated contracts. Assist in reviewing and approving documents to ensure completion of projects and contracts. Develop work plans for projects, track project schedules and budgets, and review project deliverables.
- Complete project tasks including, reviewing the acquisition, manipulation, and assessment of water quality, biological, hydrologic and watershed information. Generate reports containing maps, tables, and graphics.
- Assist with stakeholder participation initiatives. Conduct public presentations, identify and interact with local stakeholders and the regulated community, coordinate technical support, and prepare supporting materials.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field.
One year of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
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
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.
