TCEQ - Engineering Specialist III

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

• Prepare complex network-related technical documents, including reports, briefing documents, letters, summaries, and contract related documents. Review and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate air monitoring activities, meetings, and technical assistance requests of contract operators. Conduct complex field visits at contract operator sites to ensure compliance with project procedures and objectives. Track ongoing projects to ensure compliance with project deliverables.
• Assist with the review, development, and update of network quality assurance documents, procedures, and report. Coordinate the review of technical documents, including quality assurance project plans and quality management plans. Ensure documents meet formatting and accessibility requirements. Report project progress to other division staff.
• Coordinate and participate in performance evaluation and technical systems audits. Organize and track completion of correction actions. Participate in meetings and discussions with other agency divisions and external customers regarding network activities.

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 two years 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 plus one year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments.

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 planning, coordinating, or managing projects.
• Experience managing contracts and tracking contract deliverables and expenditures.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, project plans, operating procedures, or other quality assurance documentation.
• Experience developing and reviewing contract documents, such as scopes of work, specifications, and/or budgets.

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.