TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist III (TCEQ Air Quality Employees Only)

Are you an experienced Natural Resources 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 Quality Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Complete highly complex quality assurance review of point source industrial process emissions data (including but not limited to the oil and gas, electric utility, coating, fiberglass, storage, and refinery industries) through the emissions inventory questionnaire process; verify company account calculations; evaluate, review, select, adapt, and modify standards, techniques, procedures, and criteria; estimates and collects environmental data.
• Complete special projects, which includes researching and modifying basic database file information; compiling basic data for briefings and presentations on company accounts; participating in team-oriented projects; and generating reports from the Emissions Inventory database.
• Prepare slides, handouts, and other information for the annual emissions inventory conference.
• Refer accounts to management for enforcement action as needed, and provide other assistance with compliance determinations related to all applicable emissions assessment rules.

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.

One year of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

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 engineering, science, environmental studies, or related fields.

Career Ladder Progression

• Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist II at TCEQ.

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.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience reviewing and assessing scientific or technical data in a work setting (including internships).
• Experience working with air related issues:  modeling, emissions assessment, site assessments, permitting, monitoring, and/or other technical air issues. 
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing emissions inventories.

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 Natural Resources Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Natural Resources Specialist III series.

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 Quality 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.