Job Description

TCEQ - Environmental Permit Specialist I

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00052457

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Organization

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location

Texas-Austin

Work Locations

Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Job

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week

40.00

State Job Code

2127EP

Salary Admin Plan

B

Grade

18

Salary (Pay Basis)

4,454.00 - 4,454.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

3

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date

: Oct 1, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Description

Are you an experienced

Environmental Permit Specialist

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's Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas' air quality. See details about what we do.


This position is a member of our Air Permits Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Review routine air permit applications (i.e., projects), ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity of projects within established timeframes. Conduct a comprehensive technical review for projects to include defining all sources of contaminants, determining appropriate federal and state requirements, drafting permit documents, and completing technical review summaries. Prepare public notice authorizations and complete associated tasks. Attend and participate in technical training activities concerning federal operating permit reviews. Participate in division, section, and team meetings. Provide quality customer service to applicants, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, elected officials, stakeholders and the public, concerning the applicability of federal and state requirements for the permitting process and the technical completeness of projects. Participate in the development and maintenance of technical guidance packages and policy memos, assist in the coordination of streamlining activities, and represent the division and agency at meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.


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.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Engineering Specialist I state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Environmental Permit Specialist I series.

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 Air Permits 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

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.