TCEQ - Engineering Specialist II

Are you an experienced Engineering 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.

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

• Compile, review, and validate moderately complex ambient air quality and meteorological data measured at air monitoring stations throughout Texas; evaluate data quality and determine data compliance with project quality objectives; assess quality control results and ambient data measurements in concert with operator notes, meteorological conditions, and visual inspection using specialized software; assist with the identification and resolution of data issues; communicate with, and provide assistance to staff, contractors, and operators concerning the collection and validation of ambient air data and data quality.
• Retrieve, process, verify, and report air monitoring data for transfer to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and agency databases. Assist with the review and maintenance of information associated with the management and validation of air quality data. Maintain monitor group information using the Texas Air Monitoring Information System (TAMIS).
• Compile, provide, and/or assist with summaries and interpretation of air quality data and related information for agency staff and/or external customers. Review, update, and assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), and other guidance/procedural documentation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, basic science, mathematics, environmental science, computer science or a related field, plus one year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments.

OR

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the specified fields.

Substitute Qualifications

• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience. 

One year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments may be substituted for each year of the required education.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with managing, verifying, summarizing, or reporting air pollution (or air quality) data.
• Experience with reviewing technical data for quality assurance.
• Experience with ambient air monitoring programs or equipment.
• Experience with high volume data processing.

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 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

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.