TCEQ - Environmental Permit Specialist III

Job Description

Are you an experienced Environmental Permit Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ's strategic and efficient Water Quality team! 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.

This position is a member of our Water Quality Division.

See details about what we do.



Qualifications:

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

• Prepare moderately complex Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and/or Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) municipal individual and/or general permits and/or authorizations in accordance with state and federal rules, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicate information concerning permits, the permitting process, and engineering to agency staff, the public, and the regulated community; attend meetings, and respond to telephone calls and letters received.
• Respond to comments on assigned permits, and revise permits and other documents as needed. Prepare response to comments documents.
• Participate in the resolution of contested permit applications by preparing for and attending alternative dispute resolutions or preparing and presenting expert testimony for public hearings before an Administrative Law Judge or the Commission; and attend public meetings.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus two years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related work in environmental permitting or control activities.

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience

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 as required above.

OR...

• A master's degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.

OR...

• A doctoral degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.

OR...

• Career Ladder Progression:One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist II.

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 Engineering Specialist III-V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Environmental Permit Specialist III-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.