What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Program Specialist III 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 and 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 and Registration Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Review and process complex registrations, notifications and/or reports for Industrial & Hazardous Waste (IHW), Sludge Transporters, Used Oil, Medical Waste Transporters, and Enclosed Container programs.
- Provide technical assistance to the regulated community and coworkers both verbally and in written correspondence for the IHW, Sludge Transporters, Used Oil, Medical Waste Transporters, and Enclosed Container programs.
- Provide training on technical requirements and registration processes to junior team members. Assist with quality assurance/ quality control (QA/QC) of work products for the team.
- Prepare, coordinate and ensure completion of Public Information Requests (PIRs) in accordance with agency procedures, including maintaining tracking databases and preparing written correspondence.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with the Texas Administrative Code Rules and Regulations.
- Experience using the Permit and Registration Information System (PARIS), Internal Data Application (IDA), and/or Central Registry (CR) databases.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus three 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 in 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 III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Program Specialist 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.
