WE ARE TCEQ
Are you ready to make a positive impact in Texas? At TCEQ, protecting the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Choose a career where your perspective, passion, and skills are valued.
We strive 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.
TCEQ employees get some great perks, including a hybrid work schedule, paid leave, health insurance, and state and federal holidays. See Benefits and Perks at TCEQ.
TELEWORK
This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state’s environmental laws. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our regional staff.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a part of the division’s Coastal & East Texas Regions team, our Environmental Field Investigator will play a key role in achieving TCEQ’s mission. You would use your skills and experience to:
- Conduct investigative work in the field of Air pollution for the Houston Regional Office.
- Prioritize, plan, and conduct investigations; prepare reports to document field activities and observed conditions. Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.
- Conduct enforcement and follow-up activities in accordance with Enforcement Initiation Criteria.
- Provide assistance and information to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations. Perform other activities, including coordinating and/or participating in the collection of records, data, research, or analysis as a result of public information request.
- Participate on committees and attend meetings, seminars, or workshops as required.
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 generally preferred, but not required.
OR
- Four years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities directly related to the examples of work performed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience interpreting environmental regulations and/or reviewing or evaluating environmental permits.
- Experience conducting inspections and/or investigations.
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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Natural Resources Specialist II- IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Environmental Investigator II-IV series.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ 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 any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military 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.
