What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist III position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an experienced Natural Resource Specialist, 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 Air Monitoring 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 Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Air Monitoring Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist for various highly complex air, water, and waste programs, as assigned, for the Air Monitoring Division of the TCEQ.
- Review and assist in the preparation of highly complex quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), quality management plans (QMPs), quality assurance management plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs); makes recommendations; and perform quality assurance and quality control tasks in support of federal, state, and local air, water, and waste programs.
- Assist in preparing annual assessment plans, preparing audit plan, conducting audits, preparing and distributing audit reports; monitoring timeliness of audit responses; and evaluating acceptability and effectiveness of proposed and implemented corrective actions.
- Participate in analyzing past audit/inspection results, complaints, data, and other factors; consulting with agency management; and determining trends and other risks to agency programs and projects.
- Provide highly complex technical assistance to agency management, the quality assurance manager, agency staff, federal and other state agencies, the regulated community, and the public regarding complex sampling, analysis, and data interpretation.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in assisting with or planning and conducting audits, inspections, or investigations, and assisting with or preparing associated reports.
- Experience in assisting with or preparing and reviewing quality assurance project plans, quality management plans, and/or standard operating procedures related to environmental regulatory programs.
- Experience interpreting and administering rules and regulations related to federal and state water, waste, or air quality monitoring programs.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- 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, plus two years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
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.
OR
- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus one year of the required experience.
OR
- A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental studies, or related fields.
Career Ladder Progression
- Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist II at TCEQ.
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.
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.
