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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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepare reports documenting field activities and observed conditions.
• Conduct environmental monitoring; prepare technical papers regarding studies involving environmental subjects.
• Provide technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting rules, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Experience conducting inspections or investigations.
• Experience collecting environmental samples.
• Experience interacting with the public, media, and/or regulated community, providing technical and/or non-technical information.
• Experience working with environmental issues, specifically water supply system issues.

Education & Experience

Requisite Education: 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; OR four years of full-time experience in environmental activities directly related to the examples of work performed.

Transcript/Course Work: A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed.

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.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Abilene Region Office.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA.
• Paid days off on national holidays and state holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Longevity pay based on your number of years with the state.
• Wellness Program and Activities.
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ.

Employment Conditions

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) ###-####.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.