Geoscientist IV - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

About Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives 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 - Geoscientist IV (00042344)

Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations:

RMT Headquarters 

12100 Park 35 Circle 

 Austin 78753

Job: Life, Physical, and Social Science

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 2366  

Salary Admin Plan: B 

Grade: 26  

Salary (Pay Basis): 7,376.00 - 7,950.20 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 2

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Sep 20, 2024, 10:53:14 AM

Closing Date: Oct 4, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Description

Are you an experienced Geoscientist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Volunteer Cleanup Program & Corrective Action Section! 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 Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Voluntary Cleanup Program & Corrective Action Section in the Remediation Division.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the assessment or remediation of sites under Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) / 30 TAC 350.
• Experience overseeing or conducting soil or groundwater site assessments.
• Experience with assessment or remediation of federal facilities, such as Department of Defense sites.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...

• Oversee highly advanced soil and groundwater remediation projects and advise management and staff on technical matters regarding the programs for the Voluntary Cleanup Program/Corrective Action Section of the Remediation Division of the TCEQ. (Reports to the Section Manager.)
• Coordinate highly advanced remediation projects, which includes drafting documents to address technical reviews and queries; meet with internal and external customers; and conduct site visits as necessary.
• Process site-specific and other special projects associated with remediation that are outside the standard workflow.
• Provide leadership and geoscience expertise to other section staff and management and serve as the section’s technical representative and liaison with other division and agency programs.

Qualifications

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Licensed as a Geoscientist by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) plus five years of full-time geological experience beyond licensure.

OR

Ten years of full-time geoscientist experience and must obtain Geoscientist licensure within twelve (12) months of hire date by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG).

*A graduate degree in a geoscience discipline may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum of two years substitution allowed

*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 as required above.

Do you think you are good fit for our team?

We would love to talk to you!

BENEFITS:

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA.
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes.
• 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 Geoscientist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Geoscientist III 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.