TCEQ - Chemist II-IV

Job Description 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 Wate Permits Division. Here's What You'll Be Doing Conduct advanced chemical, analytical, and technical reviews and evaluations of applications, reports, and plans pertaining to waste management; determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, technical principles, policies, and procedures; and process to completion.Provide information concerning authorizations and authorization processes to internal and external customers through verbal communication, correspondence, meetings, presentations, and public hearings.Provide training, including mentoring staff. Develop and apply expert level technical and regulatory expertise.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.Assist customers on the waste permits program through verbal communication, correspondence, data reports, presentations, and respond to Public Information Requests (PIRs). Required Education & Experience Chemist II A bachelor's degree in 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 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 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 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 TCEQ 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. 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 Austin Office. Benefits Optional 401(k) and 457 plansInsurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observesProfessional development opportunitiesLongevity pay is based on your number of years working for the stateWellness Program and ActivitiesOnsite Nurse Practitioner in HQWork-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 accommodation 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.