Job Description
TCEQ – Natural Resources Specialist V (Technical Specialist) (00051761)
Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Headquarters (582-HQAUS), 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin 78753
Job: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 2686
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 24
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,499.00 – 6,499.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Posting: Aug 22, 2025, 7:00:00 AM
Closing Date: Sep 6, 2025, 6:59:00 AM
Description
Are you an experienced Natural Resources 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 state’s public health and natural resources.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ’s Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas’ water resources. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Water Quality Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Assist with the oversight and coordination of the State of Texas Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and associated technical projects for the Water Quality Division (WQD) of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
- Work as the Admin Lead of the Water Quality Homeland Security Program with Homeland security agency staff on databases, reports, and program implementation. Maintains the Homeland Security proxy email box and voicemail. Attend meetings, deliver presentations, and lead trainings. Ensure proper use of and data entry into the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Response Manager database. Maintain and perform the quarterly update of the critical infrastructure list (CIL) for the Water Quality Homeland Security Program.
- Plan, develop and coordinate the WQMP quarterly updates. Lead coordination efforts across TCEQ program areas. Facilitate the reviews of both internal management and EPA. Assist TCEQ Legal with responding to public comments received and work with WQIT staff to ensure that the agency’s public WQMP website is routinely updated. Prepare and submit quarterly Legislative Budget Board (LBB) Performance measures and Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST) certifications for the WQMP updates.
- Develop and maintain recordkeeping and PIR procedures the WQD Records Liaison. Coordinate with the Central File Room and other program areas to ensure consistency in record series coding.
- Lead planning efforts and facilitate communication/educational outreach as the External Outreach Coordinator, with the general public and regulated community at conferences and relevant organizational meetings. Oversee and develop presentations, charts, and graphics to support staff in the implementation of wastewater permit regulations.
- Oversee division contracts, including developing contract language, providing oversight to contracting entities, and ensuring deliverables and budgets are managed in accordance with agency procedures. Oversee development of work plan and budget, task completion and annual report preparation for the division’s Section 106 Categorical Grant.
Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
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 six years of full-time experience in environmental activities.
One year of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
OR
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, or related fields plus five years of the required experience.
OR
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental science, or related fields plus four years of the required experience.
OR
Two years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist IV 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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Natural Resources Specialist V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Natural Resources Specialist V series.
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 Water Quality 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
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.
