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Are you an experienced Natural Resources Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQs strategic and efficient Radioactive Materials team! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our states public health and natural resources. TELEWORK This position offers a work life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office. YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQs Office of Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do. This position is a member of our Radioactive Materials Division. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree or higher in physical science, environmental science, engineering, geography with emphasis in environmental studies or emphasis in natural resource studies, or international studies with emphasis in environmental studies or emphasis in natural resource studies. Experience in identifying, and assisting regulated entities to meet, the requirements of state rules. Experience in representing, with a large degree of independence, an employer in discussions and written correspondence, Experience analyzing and/or interpreting environmental data. HERES WHAT YOULL BE DOING... Conduct advanced administrative and technical reviews of reports, applications, and Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits and authorizations to regulate UIC facilities for the TCEQ. Conduct administrative reviews of applications for UIC permits. Assist in review and evaluation of complex permit and authorization applications, reports, certifications, and notices related to injection activities and correspondence to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Provide information concerning permits and authorizations and related processes to internal and external customers through verbal communication, correspondence, meetings, and presentations. Assist customers regarding the program through phone calls, correspondence, data reports, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests (PIRs). Qualifications: EDUCATION EXPERIENCE 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 five 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 masters degree from an accredited college or university in the degrees listed above, plus four years of the required experience. OR A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, environmental studies, or related fields plus three years of the required experience. OR Three years of full-time experience as a Natural Resources Specialist III at the TCEQ. Transcripts/ College Hours or Course Work:See instructionson 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. Do you think you are good fit for our team? We would love to talk to you! 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. O site Nurse Practitioner. CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Natural Resources Specialist IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Natural Resources Specialist IV 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.