TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist III (00051516)

Organization

: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

: Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Job

: Life, Physical, and Social Science

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 State Job Code: 2684 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 20

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 5,044.00 - 5,044.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt

Job Posting

: Aug 15, 2025, 5:00:00 AM

Closing Date

: Aug 30, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Description

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

Calculate complex air emissions, develop and assess emissions inventories,

and develop visualizations of complex emissions inventory data to support the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the TCEQ.

Evaluate and prepare complex engineering reports of anthropogenic emissions inventory data. Run and/or develop ad hoc queries from program area databases (State of Texas Air Reporting System and/or Texas Air Emissions Repository), and develop visualizations (e.g., graphics, charts) based on retrieved data. Prepare datasets for posting on Microsoft Teams, the internet, or sharing with stakeholders, including legislative interests.

Develop, coordinate, and complete complex emissions inventory projects, including state implementation plan (SIP) emissions inventories, ensuring agency, division, and section project management procedures are followed. Conduct project activities related to the development, quality assurance, and/or engineering evaluation of nonpoint emissions data for SIP purposes. Design internal applications and/or develops code for team projects to streamline and automate SIP emissions inventory calculations.

Participate in global quality assurance efforts to improve emissions inventory datasets. Conduct quality assurance on anthropogenic emissions data from point, area, and mobile sources using mathematical methods and computer models to verify emissions data and related calculations.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience retrieving (querying), reviewing, and analyzing complex data sets
Experience calculating and reviewing emissions inventory data or other air emissions-related data
Experience creating and maintaining visualizations of data by using dashboards or other data visualization tools

Qualifications

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.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus one year of the required experience.

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.

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.

TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist III

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts