TCEQ - Natural Resources Specialist V

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=103079andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionAre 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 state's public health and natural resources. YOUR FUTURE TEAMAs part of TCEQ's Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas' water resources. See details about what we do.This position is a member of our Water Supply Division. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGConduct, plan, and coordinate in office and/or on-site highly advanced technical reviews, analyses, quality control and evaluations on routine to advanced and/or senior level information from internal and external customers to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and follow up with appropriate actionsUtilize, develop, and oversee highly advanced 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 agency's drinking water quality program through verbal and written communication, correspondence, reports, meetings, presentations, and responses to the Public Information Requests.Provide highly advanced technical assistance, training and mentoring to staff, and internal and external customers. Serve as a senior-level technical and regulatory resource for assigned programs/topics.Plan and execute special projects required for development and implementation of regulatory processes, data collection, rule writing, legislative work, and Section/Division business process improvement projects. KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience performing analyses of public drinking water systems, including evaluation of water quality, chemistry, and microbial conditions.Experience working for or with public water systems.Licensed Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator. REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEA bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field, plus six 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. ORA master's degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, or related fields plus five years of required experience. OR A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental science, or related fields plus four years of required experience. OR Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist IV at TCEQ. 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 and 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 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. Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Austin Headquarters Office. 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 a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation 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: 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.