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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TCEQ - Environmental Permit Specialist I in Austin, Texas
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Are you an experienced Environmental Permit 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... Review routine air permit applications (i.e., projects), ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity of projects within established time frames. Conduct a comprehensive technical review for projects to include defining all sources of contaminants, applying appropriate federal and state requirements, reviewing emission calculations, drafting permit documents, and completing technical review summaries. Prepare public notice authorizations and complete associated tasks. 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 and the technical completeness of projects. Assist in the development and maintenance of technical guidance packages and policy memos, assist in the coordination of streamlining activities, and represent the division and agency at meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc. Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors in Science degree in any field of engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, geology or environmental science/studies. Work or intern experience in an environmental related discipline. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field. 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 I state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in theEnvironmental Permit Specialist I 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.