TCEQ - Environmental Investigator V (Work Leader) (TCEQ OCE Employees Only)

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TCEQ - Environmental Investigator V (Work Leader) (TCEQ OCE Employees Only)

Description

Agency Information

Are you an experienced Environmental Investigator, 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.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our North Central & West Texas Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead a team of investigators in the Air/Water/Waste programs of the San Angelo Office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), to assure program objectives are accomplished by scheduling and distributing work assignments, tracking the progress of work assignments, conducting investigations as assigned, and providing reports to management.
• Plan, direct, and monitor Air/Water/Waste program activities to assure commitments are met in a timely manner with accurate and complete reports.
• Assign, distribute, and oversee the work of investigators; provide input relating to performance management.
• Perform environmental investigations as necessary.
• Advise and provide feedback to the Air/Water/Waste Section Manager regarding program activities and/or significant issues.
  Provide and/or assure outreach and technical assistance is provided to the general public, the regulated community, media, and government officials.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing and generating work plans.
• Experience tracking and reporting work plan progress.
• Experience working with air, water, and/or waste programs.
• Experience conducting and/or leading environmental investigations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department relevant to assignment.
OR
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment.

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.

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 San Angelo Region Office.

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-07-14

Salary:

$6499.00 - 6499.00 Monthly