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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Logo TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist II

at Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in Austin, US


Work Type: On Premise | Employment Type: Full Time

Experience Level: Entry Level | Posted Date: 2025-04-15

Description

TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist II (00049285) 

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: 2683  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 18  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 4,454.00 - 4,454.00 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt 

Job Posting

: Apr 15, 2025, 5:00:00 AM 

Closing Date

: Apr 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.

 

 

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This position requires up to 25% travel and otherwise full-time in-office schedule at the TCEQ Austin Office.

 

 

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
  • Work-Life Balance

 

 

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ’s Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas’ water resources. See details about what we do. 

This position is a member of our Water Quality Planning Division.

 

 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...

  • Provide consultative and technical support in the development, implementation, and administration of the Texas Clean Rivers Program (CRP) for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
  • Assist with coordination duties for the Clean Rivers Program, which includes negotiating and administering work plans and grant agreements; reviewing water quality monitoring data sets, quality assurance project plans, technical analysis reports, and other project deliverables to ensure they meet program guidance, work plan specifications, and quality assurance (QA) protocols; assist in site visits of program participants; and in promoting effective use of state and federal resources.
  • Participate in program planning, development, and implementation; assists in development of section(s) of the Clean Rivers Program guidance document; and assist in developing training materials.
  • Communicate with management and other agency staff regarding programmatic needs and activities; assist in responding to public inquiries and requests for information and water quality data; and communicate with contractors to clarify expectations and provide information.
 

Qualifications

 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in project and/or contract management.
  • Experience writing, reviewing, interpreting, and/or summarizing technical documents.
  • Experience with quality assurance systems.
  • Experience in water quality data analysis and/or environmental statistics.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

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. 

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.

 

 

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 Natural Resources Specialist II-IV series.

 

 

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.