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LANDFILL OPERATOR IV

Brownwood, TX · On-site

$4.4K/mo

Ensures the Landfill, Recycling Center, and Compost Area operate in full compliance with TCEQ requirements. Responsible for routine maintenance and operation of all equipment and will be required to ...

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TCEQ - Hydrologist IV

TCEQ - Hydrologist IV

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Texas Juvenile Justice Department rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

368th of 668 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Company Description
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
Job Description
APPLY ON TCEQ WEBSITE ONLY
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/582/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051034&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
Are you a Hydrologist, 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.
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 Availability 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

YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As a hydrologist within the TCEQ's Office of Water, you will join the Water Availability Division, Water Rights Permitting & Availability Section, responsible for reviewing water right applications to determine water availability and whether an applicant impacts existing water rights or the environment. See details about what we do.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
  • This senior level position's primary responsibility will be completing advanced reviews of applications for Texas surface water rights. Reviews include applying state statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines, along with hydrologic practices and principles. Water right application reviews require utilization of Water Availability Models (WAMs) and/or extensive reviews of complex water right accounting plans.
  • The position requires skilled communication to present technical or regulatory information to agency staff, water rights stakeholders, and the public. The position will provide advanced level support in public meetings, alternate dispute resolutions, and Commission agenda meetings and serve as an expert witness in contested case hearings.
  • Specifically, the position is responsible to:
  • Apply standard hydrologic practices and principles, the Water Rights Analysis Package (WRAP) and TCEQ's Water Availability Models (WAMs), and statistical procedures to complete advanced hydrological reviews of surface water right applications.
  • Maintain and update TCEQ's WAMs, and review WRAP and WAM contract deliverables.
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel's advanced features to complete reviews of complex water right accounting plans.
  • Provide technical support for agency staff, water rights stakeholders, and the public through skillful communication, both verbally and in writing.
  • Mentor and/or train less-experienced staff as a subject-matter expert.
  • Produce, utilize, and manage Geographic Information System (GIS) data with ArcGIS PRO.

Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with Texas statutes, rules, and policies for surface water rights.
  • Experience working with Texas surface water rights.
  • Experience using Water Availability Models (WAMs) and/or surface water simulation models.
  • Experience working with surface-water hydrologic data.
  • Experience working with databases and Excel.
  • Experience using GIS (ArcGIS PRO).

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Hydrologist IV
A bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus six years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.
OR
A master's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus five years of the full-time experience.
OR
A doctorate in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus four years of the full-time experience.
TRANSCRIPTS / COLLEGE HOURS OR COURSE WORK
See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials for equivalency in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
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.
Additional Information
APPLY ON TCEQ WEBSITE ONLY
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/582/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051034&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

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