TCEQ - Engineer I-V

Job Description

Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.

Are you an experienced Engineer, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ's strategic and efficient Water Quality Division! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

TELEWORK

This position offers a work life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.

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 Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...

• Review and evaluate complex permit applications and prepare complex TCEQ or TPDES draft individual or general permits or authorizations in accordance with state and federal rules, policies, and guidelines for all application types. Perform engineering calculations and analysis during permit application review.
• Respond to comments on assigned permit applications and revise permits and other documents as needed. Prepare formal response to comments on draft permits in coordination with agency's Environmental Law Division and revise permits and related documents as necessary. Review related documents and develop permits with consideration of good engineering practices.
• Communicate information concerning permits and the permitting process to agency staff, agency management, the public, and the regulated community. Attend meetings and respond to telephone calls and letters received by the program.
• Attend public hearings, participate in resolving contested permit applications, and provide expert testimony before an Administrative Law Judge or the Commission. Assist in coaching and/or mentoring technical staff in the development of technical and expert testimony.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Engineer I

Texas Professional Engineer's license.

Engineer II

Texas Professional Engineer's license plus one year of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. *Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher.

OR

One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer I.

Engineer III

Texas Professional Engineer's license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. *Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher.

OR

One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer II.

Engineer IV

Texas Professional Engineer's license plus three years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. *Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher.

OR

One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer III.

Engineer V

Texas Professional Engineer's license plus four years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure. *Qualifying work experience includes that obtained post licensure as an engineering graduate student or teacher.

OR

One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer IV.

Transcripts/ 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.

Do you think you are good fit for our team?

We would love to talk to you!

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.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Engineer I-V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Engineer I-V 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.