TCEQ - Engineer/Environmental Permit Specialist (00040668)
Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753
Job: Architecture and Engineering
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 2152 2127EP, 2128EP, 2129EP, 2130EP
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 23 B18, B19, B20, B21
Salary (Pay Basis): 4,194.00 - 5,846.40 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 2
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Mar 8, 2024, 9:02:51 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
External candidates to TCEQ that qualify specifically for the Engineer position (excludes Environmental Permit Specialist positions) will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.
Are you an Engineer/Environmental Permit Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Air Permits Team! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
TELEWORK
This position offers a work life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ’s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality.
This position is a member of our Air Permits Division.
Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with state or federal air regulations (i.e., determining applicability of these regulations to industrial processes, air emission sources, and/or emission control devices)
- Experience related to environmental permitting, environmental consulting, environmental regulations, or regulatory work
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Review routine to moderately complex air permit applications and/or develop new/revised Requirements Reference Tables (RRT) (i.e., projects), ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity of projects within established timeframes. Conduct a comprehensive technical review for projects to include determining appropriate federal and state applicable requirements and associated tasks.
- Attend and/or participate in technical training activities concerning federal operating permit related issues.
- 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.
- Develop and maintain technical guidance packages and policy memos, coordinate streamlining activities, participate in workgroups, and represent the division and agency at meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Classification
Minimum Qualifications
Salary
Engineer I
Texas Professional Engineer's license
$5,846.40 monthly
Environmental Permit Specialist IV
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus four years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related work in environmental permitting or control activities.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
OR
A master’s degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
OR
A doctoral degree in the specified fields form an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.
OR
Two years of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist III.
$5,091.00 monthly
Environmental Permit Specialist III
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus two years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related work in environmental permitting or control activities.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
OR
A master’s degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.
OR
A doctoral degree in the specified fields form an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.
OR
One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist II.
$4,771.00 monthly
Environmental Permit Specialist II
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field, plus one year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related work in environmental permitting or control activities.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience.
OR
A master’s degree in the specified fields from an accredited college or university.
OR
One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Environmental Permit Specialist I.
$4,473.00 monthly
Environmental Permit Specialist I
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.
$4,194.00 monthly
- 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 qualifications listed above.
Do you think you are good fit for our team?
We would love to talk to you.
BENEFITS:
- Work-Life Balance
- 96 hours of paid vacation, 8 holidays off per year
- Pathway and support toward EIT and PE exams
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
- Professional development opportunities
- Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Engineer I/Engineering Specialist I-IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Engineer I/Environmental Permit Specialist I-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.