TCEQ - Geoscientist IV

About the role

Join TCEQ's Office of Waste and contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. This position is a member of the Remediation Division.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate highly advanced soil and groundwater remediation projects for the Voluntary Cleanup Program and Corrective Action Section.
• Oversee and coordinate highly advanced remediation projects, including drafting documents for technical reviews, tracking correspondence, meeting with internal and external customers, and conducting site visits.
• Coordinate highly advanced special projects approved by the supervisor.
• Provide leadership and geosciences expertise to other team/section staff.

Requirements

• 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 mentoring or training staff on technical topics.

Qualifications

• 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.

Employees in this classification may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grids, hazardous waste treatment systems, or water treatment facilities. The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is required.

Schedule

Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedules are determined by the TCEQ Waste Remediation Division.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid days off for national holidays and state-observed holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on years of state service
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner at headquarters
• Work-Life Balance initiatives