Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System
TCEQ - Environmental Investigator III (Emergency Response)
Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Description - TCEQ - Environmental Investigator III (Emergency Response) (00054421)
Job Description
TCEQ - Environmental Investigator III (Emergency Response) ( 00054421 ) Organization : TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Primary Location
Primary Location : Texas-Houston Work Locations : Houston Region 12 5425 Polk St STE H Houston 77023-1452 Job
Job : Life, Physical, and Social Science Employee Status
Employee Status : Regular Schedule
State Job Code : 2684EI Salary Admin Plan : B Grade : 20 Salary (Pay Basis)
Salary (Pay Basis) : 5,044.00 - 5,044.00 ( Monthly ) Number of Openings
Number of Openings : 2 Overtime Status
Overtime Status : Non-exempt Job Posting
Closing Date Closing Date : Jan 8, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Description Are you an experienced Environmental Investigator, 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 Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state’s environmental laws. See details about what we do . This position is a member of our Houston Regional Office. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Respond to routine to complex on-call 24/7 emergency response incidents: assess and screen emergency response incidents of all levels of complexity, communicate all pertinent information to management, deployed off-site to assist/coordinate emergency response efforts as needed, and perform data entry of incidents. Conduct complex spill and emergency response efforts and investigations; prepare complex and technical spill reports, make recommendations for restoration of affected environments; and conduct follow-up investigations. Conduct or assist with complex investigations, surveys, site assessments and sampling activities; review collected data; complete associated reports; and make recommendations regarding observed conditions. Resolve violations and initiates enforcement actions. Provide routine to complex technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups; assist in developing emergency response procedures; participate in response meetings and drills; and prepare technical papers for presentations Operate, calibrate, and maintain monitoring equipment and databases, personal protective equipment, and sampling supplies. Maintain and enhance job knowledge through training and professional development. May assist in training and developing other investigators. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experience responding to spills and emergency response incidents. Experience preparing technical papers (such as spill remediation reports, investigation reports, and/or research papers. Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field; plus, two years of full-time experience in environmental activities. OR A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus one year of the required experience. OR A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in in the degrees listed above. OR Six years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities. OR Two years of full-time TCEQ experience as an Environmental Investigator II. 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 Houston Region Office. 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 Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state Wellness Program and Activities 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. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Primary Location : Texas-Houston Work Locations : Houston Region 12 5425 Polk St STE H Houston 77023-1452 Job
Job : Life, Physical, and Social Science Employee Status
Employee Status : Regular Schedule
State Job Code : 2684EI Salary Admin Plan : B Grade : 20 Salary (Pay Basis)
Salary (Pay Basis) : 5,044.00 - 5,044.00 ( Monthly ) Number of Openings
Number of Openings : 2 Overtime Status
Overtime Status : Non-exempt Job Posting
Closing Date Closing Date : Jan 8, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Description Are you an experienced Environmental Investigator, 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 Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state’s environmental laws. See details about what we do . This position is a member of our Houston Regional Office. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Respond to routine to complex on-call 24/7 emergency response incidents: assess and screen emergency response incidents of all levels of complexity, communicate all pertinent information to management, deployed off-site to assist/coordinate emergency response efforts as needed, and perform data entry of incidents. Conduct complex spill and emergency response efforts and investigations; prepare complex and technical spill reports, make recommendations for restoration of affected environments; and conduct follow-up investigations. Conduct or assist with complex investigations, surveys, site assessments and sampling activities; review collected data; complete associated reports; and make recommendations regarding observed conditions. Resolve violations and initiates enforcement actions. Provide routine to complex technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups; assist in developing emergency response procedures; participate in response meetings and drills; and prepare technical papers for presentations Operate, calibrate, and maintain monitoring equipment and databases, personal protective equipment, and sampling supplies. Maintain and enhance job knowledge through training and professional development. May assist in training and developing other investigators. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experience responding to spills and emergency response incidents. Experience preparing technical papers (such as spill remediation reports, investigation reports, and/or research papers. Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field; plus, two years of full-time experience in environmental activities. OR A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus one year of the required experience. OR A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in in the degrees listed above. OR Six years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities. OR Two years of full-time TCEQ experience as an Environmental Investigator II. 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 Houston Region Office. 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 Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state Wellness Program and Activities 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. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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