TCEQ - Environmental Investigator III

Are you an experienced Environmental Investigator, 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.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state’s environmental laws. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Beaumont Regional Office.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Plan and/or oversee advanced investigations, surveys and follow-up inspections; review collected data to prepare reports and make recommendations of observed conditions.

• Assist in training, or train, environmental investigators.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate complex sampling projects and/or compliance testing procedures which may include on-demand incidents including man-made and natural disasters, and conduct complex field sampling and analysis.

• Advise and provide complex technical assistance to the public, regulated community, responsible parties, workgroups, and other interested groups including local, state, and federal emergency response entities.

REQUIRED 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; plus, two years of full-time experience in environmental activities.

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 in the degrees listed above.

OR

Six years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities.

OR

Career Ladder Progression

Two years of full-time TCEQ experience as an Environmental Investigator II.

Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.

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.

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 Beaumont Region Office.

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

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.