What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Program Specialist II position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an experienced Program 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 Occupational Licensing & Registration 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 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 Occupational Licensing & Registration Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Perform moderately complex consultative and technical work reviewing and processing registrations, notifications, and/or self-certifications for the TCEQ.
- Provide moderately complex technical assistance to the regulated community and coworkers both verbally and in writing for the PST and the Dry Cleaner Registration programs or ASVS Registration programs.
- Prepare, coordinate and ensure completion of Public Information Requests (PIRs) in accordance with agency procedures, including maintaining tracking databases and preparing written correspondence.
- Lead or participate in special projects including, but not limited to, the development of standard operating procedures or regulatory guidance, the revision of agency forms, researching compliance questions and preparing administrative reports.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of full-time experience performing supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, including interpretation of complex written material.
One year of full-time experience in an administrative capacity* may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, human resources administration, environmental resource management, planning, or an area relevant to the position from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
- Administrative capacity is work where primary duties consist of performing administrative tasks of an office, excluding work such as clerical, secretarial, sales, equipment operations, and manual labor.
TRANSCRIPT/ 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 Program Specialist II state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Program Specialist II 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.
