What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Planner III position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an experienced Planner, 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 Air Quality 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 pays based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner
- 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 Quality Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Participate in critical and highly complex planning activities for air quality State Implementation Plans (SIPs) and regulations, in response to federal or state requirements and agency initiatives.
- Coordinate the gathering and organization of research data from other agencies or organizations. Coordinate complex project plan development, schedule tasks, and conduct and/or participate in public hearings/technical meetings involving stakeholder groups.
- Conduct complex research, analyze and prepare summaries, develop SIP submittals, and evaluate existing TCEQ air quality program activities contained in SIPs.
- Organize and implement complex special assignments in preparation for or support of specific projects, which involves evaluating engineering data; completing or coordinating research and analysis of issues; preparation of required reports and recommendation; and presentation of reports and recommendations to agency management and other interested parties.
- Represent the agency at various meetings regarding air quality regulations, policies, or procedures as the relate to the SIP development process.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience conducting research or studies and/or developing written documents on regulatory issues related to environmental activities.
- Experience interpreting or implementing rules, regulations, policies and/or processes related to air pollution or issues.
- Experience planning, coordinating or overseeing projects and/or activities related to air pollution or issues.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus two years of fulltime experience in planning, research, program analysis, or program management.*
- A graduate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in planning, economics, business or public administration, political science, environmental management, environmental science, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.
- Program management is work where primary duties consist of planning, organizing, administering, and coordinating and/or overseeing projects related to a program of an organization.
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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Planner III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Planner 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.
