Are you an experienced Chemist, 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 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 Municipal Solid Waste Section of the Waste Permits Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Conduct moderately complex chemical, analytical, and technical reviews and evaluations of applications, reports and plans pertaining to waste management; determines compliance with applicable laws, rules, technical principles, policies, and procedures; and processes to completion.

• Provide information concerning authorizations and authorization processes to internal and external customers through verbal communication, correspondence, meetings, presentations, and public hearings.

• Assist customers on the waste permits program through verbal communication, correspondence, data reports, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests (PIRs)

• Lead or participate in special projects, such as maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), rule writing, bill analysis, guidance document development, and streamlining work processes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

CHEMIST II

A bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university which included 24 semester hours in chemistry that included 3 semester hours in analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis.

One year of full-time experience in the field of Chemist activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

CHEMIST III

A bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university which included 24 semester hours in chemistry, plus one year of full-time experience in a TCEQ chemistry laboratory, or with activities directly related to the examples of work performed.

One year (24 semester hours) of graduate study in chemistry may be substituted for the required experience.

One year of full-time experience in the field of Chemist activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

Career Ladder Progression

One year of full-time experience as a Chemist II at TCEQ.

CHEMIST IV

A bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science which included 24 semester hours in chemistry from an accredited college or university, plus two years of full-time experience in a TCEQ chemistry laboratory or with activities directly related to the examples of work performed.

One year (24 semester hours) of graduate study in chemistry may be substituted for each year of the required experience.

One year of full-time experience in the field of Chemist activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

Career Ladder Progression

One year of full-time experience as a Chemist III at the 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 & 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.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Chemist II-IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Chemist II-IV series.

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the Municipal Solid Waste Section of the Waste Permits Division.

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 in HQ

·Work-Life Balance

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.