TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist III

Job Description

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

Join TCEQ's strategic and efficient Office of Waste! 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 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 Occupational Licensing & Registration Division.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, environmental/natural sciences, or a related field.
• Experience with technical training, presentations, or curriculum.
• Experience in the environmental field.
• Experience providing customer service.

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

• Review and approve educational and training courses for the Occupational Licensing Program of the Occupational Licensing and Registration Division of the TCEQ.
• Review and approve complex training methods, designs, and curriculum of environmental licensing programs. Review for technical content and ensure compliance with agency program rules and or guidelines. Conduct electronic or in person audits of approved training to determine compliance with agency rules and guidance documents.
• Communicate with customers regarding approval of training course /materials. Work with various related professional groups, committees, internal and external customers to identify and coordinate licensee training needs. Facilitate group discussions, provide technical assistance, and makes presentations related to occupational training activities.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise moderately complex examinations, regulatory guidance documents, program policies, and rules regarding licensing of environmental occupations. Track and maintain training requests in a database, ensuring data conforms to approved agency data standards.
• Maintain electronic training records in all appropriate databases. Follow standard operational procedures (SOPs) on data standards and timelines for data entry.

Qualifications:

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, plus two years of full-time experience in environmental activities.

*One year of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

OR

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus one year of the required experience.

OR

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental studies, or related fields.

OR

Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist II at TCEQ.

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