Job Description

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

We are TCEQ - problem-solving and collaborating in the protection and management of our state's public health and natural resources. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.

Come join our team!

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 Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Radioactive Materials Division.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience making subsurface geologic interpretations and interpreting geologic maps, cross-sections, well completion reports, aquifer or reservoir models, and other geologic documents.
• Experience with hydrogeology, groundwater, subsurface contaminants, movement and remediation of groundwater, &/or oil and/or gas exploration and/or production.

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

• Conduct geoscientific, and regulatory evaluations of advanced applications, licenses, reports, and plans pertaining to waste management and fluid injection; determine compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in policy and team development, such as maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance document development, and streamlining work processes.
• Provide senior level geoscience expertise to team/section/division and agency staff. Provide recommendations to staff in the review and evaluation of projects with geologic and hydrogeologic conditions.
• Assist customers regarding the program through verbal communication, correspondence, and Public Information Requests (PIRs).

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Licensed as a Geoscientist by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) plus four years of full-time geoscientific experience beyond licensure.

OR

Nine years of full-time geoscientist experience and must obtain Geoscientist licensure within twelve (12) months of hire date by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG).

*A graduate degree in a geoscience discipline may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum of two years substitution allowed.

OR

Two years of full-time TCEQ experience as a Geoscientist II.

*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.

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 Geoscientist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Geoscientist III 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.