TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Email applications to: j...@tceq.texas.gov TCEQ: www.tceq.texas.gov State Title: Hydrologist I Functional Title: Aquatic Scientist I Job Posting: L19068 Monthly Salary: $3081.33 Salary Group: B17 Posting Date: 11/30/2018 Close Date: 12/14/2018 Section/Division: Monitoring And Assessment/Water Quality Planning Division Work Location: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, TX 78753 Openings: One Position #(s): 4347 Job Description: Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of water quality standards to protect specific water bodies throughout the state for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of water quality standards, site-specific water quality criteria, and water quality management procedures. Conducts, participates in, and evaluates water quality studies and other projects. Participates in contract-related activities; and designs, coordinates, and evaluates contract documents, budgets, deliverables, and invoices. Assists TCEQ water programs in the implementation of water quality standards and site-specific water quality criteria. Coordinates with TCEQ management and staff, other agencies, and the public to convey information and to improve water quality management. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes: 72D, 180X-RL, 646X-LDO, 23, 51, 72, ENG11, OAR15, 6842, 6802, and 8831 Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a natural science such as biology, zoology, wildlife/fisheries science, toxicology, environmental science, or a closely related field (COPY OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED WITHAPPLICATION). These degrees must include nine semester hours in statistics, limnology, ecology, hydrology, aquatic ecology, ichthyology, benthic ecology, wildlife biology, invertebrate biology, entomology, toxicology, phycology, marine science, aquatic chemistry, aquatic pollution, or aquatic microbiology. OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of full time experience in environmental activities related to the examples of work performed (COPY OF OFFICIALTRANSCRIPT REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION). Preferred Requirements: Educational or professional work experience in aquatic ecosystems, including evaluating impacts to water quality and biological communities. Graduate degree or coursework in the following: aquatic biology, stream ecology, limnology, marine science/biology, biology/zoology with emphasis in aquatic systems. Special Requirements: Moving up to 40 pounds of equipment. Traveling up to 15% of the time. Using aquatic sampling equipment for collecting samples. The agency will review the applicant's driving history in connection with the use of a vehicle in the performance of the job. Condition of Employment: TCEQ will verify Selective Service registration for males born on or after January 1,1960. If exempt from Selective Service registration selected candidate must provide proof of exemption on first day of employment. Offers of employment are contingent on the candidate having legal authorization to work for the TCEQ. TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search on candidates selected for posted vacancies. Only applicants who are interviewed will receive written non-selection notification. To Apply: Email a State of Texas application to j...@tceq.texas.gov; or mail to TCEQ Human Resources & Staff Services, P.O. Box 13087, MC-116 Austin, TX 78711-3087; or submit in person, at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Bldg. A, Austin, Texas 78753 by the close date. An electronically signed copy is acceptable. 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
