Hydrologist III - IV
Harlingen, TX · On-site
Company Description The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state ... OR A master's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical ...
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Hydrologist III - IV
Harlingen, TX · On-site
Company Description The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state ... OR A master's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical ...
Hydrologist III - IV
Harlingen, TX · On-site
Company Description The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state ... OR A master's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical ...
Hydrologist III - IV
Harlingen, TX · On-site
Company Description The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state ... OR A master's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical ...
Company Description The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state ... OR A master's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical ...
Company Description The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state ... OR A master's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical ...
TCEQ - Hydrologist IV
Austin, TX · On-site
Company Description The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state ... OR A master's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical ...
TCEQ - Hydrologist IV
Austin, TX · On-site
Company Description The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state ... OR A master's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical ...
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What is it like to work at Texas State Government?
Texas State Government is known for its commitment to public service and community engagement, fostering a culture of collaboration and integrity among its employees. The state government's diverse departments and agencies offer a range of work environments, from office settings to fieldwork, with opportunities to contribute to various initiatives such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. Working at Texas State Government can appeal to individuals who value making a positive impact on their community and are motivated by the opportunity to serve the public interest.
Does the Texas Juvenile Justice Department pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
57% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
57% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
43% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
43% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
Do people think the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is a safe place to work?
Most people don't feel safe in their workplace.
86% of people report that their workplace isn’t safe.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
86% of people report that their workplace isn’t safe.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
Is it stressful to work at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Most people feel stressed out here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Most people got enough training when they started.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
Do people think the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
83% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
83% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.
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Texas Juvenile Justice Department rating
7.7
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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 an experienced Hydrologist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As a hydrologist within the TCEQ's Office of Water, you will join the Water Availability Division's Rio Grande Watermaster Program, responsible for monitoring streamflow and reservoir levels and managing water rights within the Rio Grande.
See details about what we do.
See details about the Rio Grande Watermaster program
See details about surface water rights and water availability
Hydrologist: The level of complexity for the tasks below will vary based on applicants' minimum qualifications.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...
Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Hydrologist III
A bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus four 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 three 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 two years of the full-time 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 fulltime 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 U.S. equivalency in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
BENEFITS
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
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 an experienced Hydrologist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As a hydrologist within the TCEQ's Office of Water, you will join the Water Availability Division's Rio Grande Watermaster Program, responsible for monitoring streamflow and reservoir levels and managing water rights within the Rio Grande.
See details about what we do.
See details about the Rio Grande Watermaster program
See details about surface water rights and water availability
Hydrologist: The level of complexity for the tasks below will vary based on applicants' minimum qualifications.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...
- These positions' primary responsibility will be to perform advanced hydrological analyses for the Rio Grande Watermaster Program and assist in providing technical support for the Rio Grande and Pecos River Compacts and international water treaties.
- The position requires skilled communication to present technical or regulatory information to governmental agencies, stakeholders, the public, and agency staff. The position will also represent the agency on inter- and intra- agency committees and/or workgroups, and facilitate or participate in public meetings.
- Specifically, these positions will:
- Lead and/or conduct advanced senior-level hydrological analyses of Rio Grande Watermaster Program operations using Water Availability models (WAMs), Riverware models, standard hydrologic practices and principles, and statistical procedures.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel's advanced features to analyze complex surface water hydrologic data and accounting.
- Provide technical support for international water treaties using hydrologic modeling and statistical analyses to identify data issues and determine long-term trends.
- Provide technical support for the Rio Grande and Pecos River Compacts including the preparation of annual accountings of water deliveries for the State of Texas.
Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience or academic coursework, that includes performing complex surface water hydrological analysis.
- Experience working with RiverWare.
- Experience with the legal framework governing water rights in Texas, including management of Texas' water rights in the Amistad/Falcon reservoir system.
- Experience using Water Availability Model (WAMS) and/or surface water simulation models such as Riverware.
- Experience working with Excel and compiling and analyzing large volumes of data.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Hydrologist III
A bachelor's degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus four 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 three 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 two years of the full-time 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 fulltime 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 U.S. equivalency in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
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.
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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