TCEQ - Environmental Investigator V

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 Air Section at the Houston regional office.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Conduct highly advanced or specialized technical work in the field of Air pollution for the Houston Regional Office of TCEQ.
• Prioritize, plan, organize, and conduct highly advanced or specialized investigations; prepare reports to document field activities and observed conditions. Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.
• Provide training, mentoring, and quality assurance review for environmental investigators; approve investigation reports.
• Conduct enforcement and follow-up activities in accordance with Enforcement Initiation Criteria.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with air quality issues.
• Experience evaluating rules/policies/procedures and/or making compliance determinations or recommendations regarding environmental regulations.

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; plus, six 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 five years of the required experience.

OR

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus four years of the required experience.

OR

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

OR

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

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 V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Environmental Investigator V 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 Houston Region 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 in HQ
• Work-Life 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) 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.