TCEQ - License and Permit 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 License and Permit 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 DOINGReview routine air permit applications to ensure they meet administrative requirements for completeness and accuracy, ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity and quality of projects within established timeframes. Conduct a comprehensive administrative review for projects to include evaluation of required documents, forms, signatures, applicable fee payments, compliance with appropriate federal and state requirements, and technical interpretation of pollutant information for accurate representation in public notices. Verify customer and regulated entity information in Central Registry and maintain internal tracking systems such as NSR IMS and Title V IMS to ensure accurate and timely records. Declare applications administratively complete and draft Notices of Receipt and Intent and other communications.Review and process assignments received through APIRT and AIRPERM eBoxes, technical requests, and other internal systems. Ensure requests are handled in accordance with section procedures and completed within established timelines. Maintain accurate documentation of responses and resolutions.Provide quality customer service to applicants, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, and the general public concerning the applicability of federal and state requirements for the permitting process, administrative processes, permitting status, and the administrative completeness of projects.Attend and participate in training activities and division, section, and team meetings and activities.Assist in the development and maintenance of guidance documents and standard operating procedures, assist with streamlining activities, and represent the section and division at meetings, training sessions, and workgroups.KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience in reviewing permit applicationsExperience interpreting rules, regulations, policies or procedures.Experience in maintaining files or records.Experience providing customer service.Experience conducting research and database analysisQualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCEGraduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus five years of full-time experience performing administrative and/or technical support activities.Fifteen semester hours of accredited college work may be substituted for each six months of the required experience.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 theLicense and Permit Specialist IIstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theLicense and Permit Specialist IIseries.Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 dividual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Permits 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 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