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Applicants that have already applied do not need to apply again.Are you a Hydrologist, 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. Work ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Water Availability Division. BENEFITSOptional 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 TEAMAs a hydrologist within the TCEQ’s Office of Water, you will join the Water Availability Division, Water Rights Permitting Availability Section, responsible for reviewing water right applications to determine water availability and whether an applicant impacts existing water rights or the environment.See details about what we do. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGThis senior level position’s primary responsibility will be completing advanced reviews of applications for Texas surface water rights. Reviews include applying state statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines, along with hydrologic practices and principles. Water right application reviews require utilization of Water Availability Models (WAMs) and/or extensive reviews of complex water right accounting plans.
The position requires skilled communication to present technical or regulatory information to agency staff, water rights stakeholders, and the public. The position will provide advanced level support in public meetings, alternate dispute resolutions, and Commission agenda meetings and serve as an expert witness in contested case hearings.
Specifically, the position is responsible to:
Apply standard hydrologic practices and principles, the Water Rights Analysis Package (WRAP) and TCEQ’s Water Availability Models (WAMs), and statistical procedures to complete advanced hydrological reviews of surface water right applications.
Maintain and update TCEQ’s WAMs, and review WRAP and WAM contract deliverables.
Utilize Microsoft Excel’s advanced features to complete reviews of complex water right accounting plans.
Provide technical support for agency staff, water rights stakeholders, and the public through skillful communication, both verbally and in writing.
Mentor and/or train less-experienced staff as a subject-matter expert.
Produce, utilize, and manage Geographic Information System (GIS) data with ArcGIS PRO.
Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Texas statutes, rules, and policies for surface water rights.
Experience working with Texas surface water rights.
Experience using Water Availability Models (WAMs) and/or surface water simulation models.
Experience working with surface-water hydrologic data.
Experience working with databases and Excel.
Experience using GIS (ArcGIS PRO).
REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Hydrologist IV
A bachelors degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus six years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.
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A masters degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus five years of the full-time experience.
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A doctorate in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus four years of the full-time experience.
TRANSCRIPTS / COLLEGE HOURS OR COURSE WORK
See instructionson how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials for equivalency in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
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.
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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Is a State Government employer with 756 locations
Company Profile:
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state’s public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
To accomplish our mission, we will:
*Base decisions on the law, common sense, sound science, and fiscal responsibility;
*Ensure that regulations are necessary, effective, and current;
*Apply regulations clearly and consistently;
*Ensure consistent, just, and timely enforcement when environmental laws are violated;
*Ensure meaningful public participation in the decision-making process;
*Promote and foster voluntary compliance with environmental laws and provide flexibility in achieving environmental goals; and
Hire, develop, and retain a high-quality, diverse workforce.
