Job Description
Join Texas' premier environmental agency as an Environmental Specialist III in Houston. Protect public health and natural resources through regulatory compliance, pollution prevention, and community outreach. This senior-level role offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the opportunity to make tangible impact in one of America's most dynamic cities.
Why Join TCEQ?
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Meaningful work protecting Texas' environment
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections and enforce environmental regulations at industrial facilities
- Analyze complex environmental data and prepare compliance reports
- Provide technical assistance to businesses on pollution prevention strategies
- Coordinate with local governments and community stakeholders
- Investigate environmental complaints and recommend corrective actions
- Develop outreach programs for environmental education
- Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of environmental regulatory experience
- Texas Environmental Inspector certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Proficiency in environmental data analysis software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Ability to work in field conditions and lift 25 lbs
- Experience with air/water quality regulations preferred