Description

WE ARE TCEQ

Are you ready to make a positive impact in Texas? At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, protecting the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Choose a career where your perspective, passion, and skills are valued.

We strive 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.

TCEQ employees get some great perks, including a hybrid work schedule, paid leave, health insurance, and state and federal holidays. See Benefits and Perks at TCEQ.

TELEWORK

Remote Options within specified counties: Williamson, Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, and McLennan.

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 Availability Division.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a part of the division’s Water Availability team, our Watermaster Specialist III will play a key role in achieving TCEQ’s mission. You would use your skills and experience to:

• Conduct diversion site visits and complaint investigations to ensure compliance with Agency and Watermaster rules and regulations for the Water Availability Division of the TCEQ.
• Conduct complex field visits of surface water diversion sites to include initiating action to stop illegal diversions of state surface water, verifying flow rates through use of mathematical formulas or electronic equipment, and preparing reports.
• Conduct surface water complaint and temporary permit investigations; respond to public inquiries; research ownership records of water right holders and/or complaints related to ownership issues; prepare reports based on findings and makes recommendations if appropriate.
• Maintain databases containing water right holders and generates reports; provide technical assistance to agency staff, the public, the regulated community, and other interested groups regarding rules, regulations, and policies involving the Watermaster program. Conduct presentations involving the Watermaster program.
• Update management of work status and issues; participate in the development and implementation of team and section procedures that enhance quality and efficiency.  

Qualifications

MINIMUM 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 two 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, plus one year of the required experience.

OR

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental studies or related fields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience conducting environmental inspections and/or investigations.
• Experience preparing correspondence.
• Experience using Word, Excel, and/or computer databases.
• Experience working with irrigation, farming, and/or with industrial practices involving surface water.

TRANSCRIPTS / 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 minimum qualification requirements outlined above.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Natural Resources Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Watermaster Specialist III series.

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.