Job Description

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

Join TCEQ's strategic and efficient Air Permits 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 an opportunity to work remotely, with occasional attendance in the office required.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ's Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas' air quality.

This position is a member of our Air Permits Division.

See details about what we do.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience coordinating/developing state rules/state plans and/or permitting/authorization mechanisms
• Experience working with the air program and/or air permitting programs
• Experience in arranging/providing support to legislators and/or participating in the legislative process
• Experience in coordinating and/or participating in public meetings and/or stakeholder outreach

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

• Lead or participate in highly complex to advanced projects involving the planning and development of air permitting rules, policy, and permits such as standard permits, general operating permits, and state plan.
• Advise and consult with management and staff in technical matters and program functions related to the implementation of federal and state permitting programs, air permitting policy and regulations, technical reviews, business programs, and administrative and technical guidelines. Develop or evaluate moderate to highly technical permit support procedure and techniques for use by agency staff, applicants, consultants, and the public; and provide guidance, direction, and training as required.
• Provide expertise and participate legislative support activities, including meetings or presentations with executive management, agency staff, and external customers; bill review, analysis, and research.
• Conduct or participate on agency teams and workgroups as directed; communicates the applicability of federal and state requirements related to division processes and programs to Commissioners, executive management, legislators, and public and industry groups. Participate at hearings and meetings; and prepare and deliver presentations as necessary.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Classification

Minimum Qualifications

Salary

Environmental Permit Specialist IV

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus four 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.

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 form an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.

OR

Two years of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist III.

$5,091.00 monthly

Environmental Permit Specialist V

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus five 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.

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

One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist IV performing work consistent with the examples of work performed.

$5,432.00 monthly

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:

• Work-Life balance
• 96 hours of paid vacation, 8 holidays off per year
• Pathway and support toward EIT and PE exams
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• 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 IV-V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Environmental Permit Specialist IV-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.