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 an experienced 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 Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texasand#8217; air quality. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Air Permits Division.HEREand#8217;S WHAT YOUand#8217;LL BE DOINGComplete complex projects, reports, and transactions for EBT applications, ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity of projects within established timeframes. Conduct a comprehensive technical review for projects to include defining all sources of contaminants, applying appropriate federal and state requirements, review emission calculations, drafting documents, and completing technical review summaries. Prepare special reports, correspondence, options papers, memos, rules, publications, and other materials related to the EBT program.Provide quality complex customer service to applicants, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, and the general public related to the EBT programs. Interpret and provide clarification regarding legislation, rules, policies, and procedures related to the EBT program.Participate and support special assignments related to the EBT team. Such assignments may involve research and analysis, assisting with making recommendations, user testing, presenting information to agency management and other interested parties, and representing the division and agency at meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc.Assist in the development and maintenance of technical guidance packages and policy memos. Draft, edit, and prepare special reports, correspondence, options papers, memos, rules, publications, and other materials related to the Emission Banking and Trading Program. Assist in the coordination of streamlining activities.KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience with project management or project coordination.Qualifications: 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 II-IVstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theNatural Resources Specialist II-IVseries.Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 dividual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Permits Office.BENEFI SOptional 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 BalanceCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ will conduct a 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: 2026-03-26