TCEQ - Environmental Investigator II

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 Coastal and East Area Texas Division.

Here’S What You’Ll Be Doing

• Conducts technical inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepares reports which documents field activities and observed conditions.
• Conducts environmental monitoring; and prepares technical papers regarding studies involving environmental subjects.
• Provides technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations.
• Assists with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.

Key Qualifications

• Experience interpreting rules, regulations, policies or procedures.
• Experience conducting environmental investigations.
• Experience or training in word processing and/ or database.
• Experience preparing technical papers (such as investigation reports and/ or research papers.

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 generally preferred, but not required. OR

Four years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities directly related to the examples of work performed. 

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

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Work-Life Balance

• 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
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ

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.