Job DescriptionAre you an experienced Natural Resources Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Note: To determine qualifications, TCEQ job postings require fully completed applications with a detailed job history. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. See below for more details.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM This position is a member of our Water Supply Division.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - Provide technical assistance to the Drinking Water Standards (DWS) Section Manager in the management and oversight of Section staff, and the coordination of activities and projects related to policies, rules, guidelines, and technical requirements associated with drinking water systems and issues for the DWS Section of the Water Supply Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
- Assist the Drinking Water Standards Section Manager in conducting the management and oversight of section staff and projects to ensure section goals and timelines are met. Provide technical review and consultation regarding the development and implementation of programs associated with state and federal rules and regulations involving the Safe Drinking Water Act. Coordinate program activities and other tasks related to the Act. Mentor and assist in the professional development of Section staff.
- Provide technical guidance and assistance to section management, agency staff, stakeholders and the public regarding activities related to drinking water systems, as well as legislative activities and initiatives. Consult on division strategic planning activities. Coordinate and ensure responses to inquiries and requests are complete and submitted in a timely manner.
- Oversee special projects and tasks, as assigned, and ensure that deadlines are met. Review and evaluate technical records, data, reports, and procedural systems and provide recommendation to management and appropriate staff.
- Provide primary technical support for other agency staff and management who represent the agency at state, regional, and national committees on drinking water issues and regulations. Respond to telephone calls, correspondence, and other requests, and provide appropriate technical assistance concerning compliance with, or understanding of, the TCEQ rules and regulations pertaining to drinking water to other agency staff, governmental entities, industry, and the public.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS - Experience mentoring technical staff and/or providing technical consultation.
- Experience in project management and/or coordinating the work of staff.
- Experience with developing rules and recommendations.
- Experience working with the regulatory requirements and/or technical aspects of public drinking water systems.
- Experience preparing, proofreading, and editing technical documents.
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 six years of fulltime experience in environmental activities.
One year of fulltime 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, or related fields
plus five years of the required experience.
OR A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental science, or related fields
plus four years of the required experience.
OR Career Ladder Progression: Two years of fulltime experience as a Natural Resources Specialist IV at the 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.
How to Apply: To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Recruit (TAM).
Applications must be fully completed with a job history, including job title, employment dates (mo./yr.), fulltime or parttime and hours per week, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and detailed description of duties performed. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
We strongly encourage all candidates to apply in the
CAPPS Online Application system .
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 MF, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Water Supply 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
- WorkLife 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) 2390102.
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.
