TCEQ - Environmental Investigator III

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 Midland regional staff.

Here’S What You’Ll Be Doing

• Conduct advanced investigative work in the field of water pollution for the Midland Regional Office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Conduct advanced technical inspections and site assessments; and prepare associated reports.
• Resolve violations and initiate enforcement actions.  
• Provide technical assistance to the public, regulated community and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations.
• Keep management informed of work status/issues; and participate in the development of section/team procedures to enhance quality and efficiency.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working with, or training in, word processing and/or spreadsheet software.
• Experience interpreting rules, regulations, policies or procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in basic science, engineering or environmental studies.
• Experience with sampling and/or field instrument measurements.

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.

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 the degrees listed above.

Or

Six years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities.

Or

Two years of full-time TCEQ experience as an Environmental Investigator II.

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 II-IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Environmental Investigator II-IV 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 Midland 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.