TCEQ - Engineer III - V (plans/specifications/reuse)

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Are you an experienced engineer, 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. Candidates external to TCEQ will be eligible to receive a $5,000.00 recruitment bonus if selected.

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

Administer the plans and specifications review and approval of domestic publicly and privately-owned treatment works in accordance with 30 TAC Chapter 217, by independently performing engineering analyses of designed wastewater treatment and collection systems. Provides guidance and direction to others. Participate in administering the beneficial reuse program, in accordance with 30 TAC Chapters 210 and 321P, by performing engineering and technical analyses of submitted authorization applications for the beneficial reuse of treated wastewater. Participate and support the technical administration of the water quality homeland security program. Communicate with TCEQ management, agency staff, the regulated community, the general public, and elected officials regarding the plans and specifications program, the beneficial reuse program, homeland security, and other engineering related programs. Gives presentations, provides management briefings, provides technical input, and represents the Division in various public and TCEQ forums. Provide highly complex technical expertise to management on engineering related matters, including evaluation of technical information in permit applications. Prepare engineering analyses and recommendations for division-wide technical issues. Evaluates state and federal rules, policies, publications, and guidance.

Qualifications

Required Education Experience:

• Engineer III: Texas Professional Engineer’s license plus two years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure.
• Engineer IV: Texas Professional Engineer’s license plus three years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure.
• Engineer V: Texas Professional Engineer’s license plus four years of full-time engineering experience beyond licensure.

Career Ladder Progression:

• One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer II.
• One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer III.
• One year of full-time experience at TCEQ as an Engineer IV.

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.

Current TCEQ Employees: This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Engineer III-V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Engineer III-V series.

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 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.