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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TCEQ - Engineering Specialist III in Austin, Texas
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Are you an experienced Engineering 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 states public health and natural resources. Work Schedule Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air 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 YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQs Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas air quality. See details about what we do. This position is a member of our Air Permits Division. HERES WHAT YOULL BE DOING... Participate and assist in complex projects involving the planning and development of air permitting rules, policy, and permits such as standard permits, general operating permits, and state plans. Advise and consult with management and staff in technical matters and program functions related to the implementation of federal and state permitting programs, air permitting policy and regulations, technical reviews, business programs, and administrative and technical guidelines. Assist in developing or evaluating moderately technical permit support procedures and techniques for use by agency staff, applicants, consultants, and the public; and assists in providing guidance, direction, and training as required. Participate on agency teams and workgroups as directed; communicates the applicability of federal and state requirements related to division processes and programs to Commissioners, executive management, legislators, and public and industry groups, as needed. Participate at hearings and meetings; and prepare and deliver presentations as necessary. Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experience coordinating rule projects and/or standard/general operating permit projects; and/or serving on a rule and/or standard/general operating permit project team Experience working with and/or interpreting air statutes, rules, policies, or procedures, particularly air permitting Experience in arranging/providing support to legislators and/or the legislative process Experience planning, leading and overseeing complex team projects EDUCATION EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, basic science, mathematics, environmental science, computer science or a related field, plus two years of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments. OR A masters degree from an accredited college or university in the specified fields plus one year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments. Substitute Qualifications Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination may be substituted for six months of the required experience. One year of full-time experience in performing engineering, technical, or related assignments may be substituted for each year of the required education. TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK: See instructionson 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 theEngineering Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEngineering Specialist 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.