TCEQ- Natural Resources Specialist II

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionAre you a Natural Resources Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?Join TCEQ We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our stateand#8217;s public health and natural resources. YOUR FUTURE TEAMAs part of TCEQand#8217;s Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texasand#8217; water resources. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Water Supply Division. HEREand#8217;S WHAT YOUand#8217;LL BE DOINGComplete technical work related to implementation of state and federal drinking water regulations for the Drinking Water Standards Section in the Water Supply Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).Conduct in office and/or on-site technical reviews, analyses, quality control and evaluations on routine to moderately complex information from internal and external customers to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and follow up with appropriate corrective actions.Utilize data by following established business processes, maintain quality control and provide information related to drinking water quality and public water systems.Provide customer service to internal and external customers related to the agencyand#8217;s drinking water quality program through verbal and written communication, correspondence, reports, meetings, presentations, and responses to the Public Information Requests (PIRs).Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience interpreting and/or implementing rules, regulations, policies or procedures.Experience ensuring or overseeing compliance of a regulated entity with state or federal requirements.REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCEA bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field. 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.Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK:See instructionson 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. CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEESThis position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within theNatural Resources Specialist IIstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theNatural Resources Specialist IIseries. Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 dividual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Water Supply Division. BENEFITSOptional 401(k) and 457 plansInsurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observesProfessional development opportunitiesLongevity pay based on your number of years working for the stateWellness Program and ActivitiesOnsite Nurse Practitioner in HQWork-Life Balance CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ will conduct criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered 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) CODESMilitary Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at:click the hyperlink under and#8216;Occupational Categoryand#8217; for the respective Class Title.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2025-12-15