TCEQ – Natural Resources Specialist III LOOKING FOR TCEQ – Natural Resources Specialist III JOB AT Houston, TX

Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Work Locations: Galveston Bay Est Prog 17041 El Camino Real STE 210 Houston 77058

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

TCEQ Mission

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state’s public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.

Office of Water Mission

The Office of Water strives to protect the State’s water resources consistent with sustainable economic development, working towards clean and available water.

Telework

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

General Description

Assists with the technical oversight, coordination, and quality assurance of Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP) initiatives. Participates in the development and submission of federal reports, including annual grant work plan and progress reports, to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and assists with coordinating reporting activities with appropriate staff to assure timely completion and submission of all required deliverables. Coordinates the administration of program grants and budget, to include grant funds tracking. Serves as the GBEP quality assurance officer; by facilitating the quality assurance process, including outlining procedures, tracking project performance, and preparing technical summaries of the status of quality assurance/control activities for review. Maintains and updates the program database; and generates periodic reports related to GBEP. Assists with the oversight of contract management, amendments, tracking, and execution and with the technical review and analysis of reports, publications, and data submission for GBEP.

Military Occupational Specialty Codes (MOS)

92W, 72D, AG, 180X – RL, 646X – LDO, MST, 790, 72, OAR15, 6842, 6802, 8831, 8866, 1W0X1, 1W0X2, 8E000, 9S100, 15WX.

Special Requirements

• Moving up to 10 – 15 pounds of supplies.
• Traveling up to 30% of the time.
• The agency will review the applicant’s driving history in connection with the use of a vehicle in the performance of the jobs.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Career Ladder Progression

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 minimum qualification requirements outlined above.

Condition of Employment:

TCEQ will verify Selective Service registration for males born on or after January 1, 1960. If exempt from Selective Service registration selected candidate must provide proof of exemption on first day of employment.

Offers of employment are contingent on the candidate having legal authorization to work for the TCEQ.

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search on candidates selected for posted vacancies. Only applicants who are interviewed will receive written non-select notification.

In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.