We are seeking a highly skilled Geoscientist III to join our team at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. As a key member of our Office of Waste, you will contribute to our efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites.

• Conduct geoscientific and regulatory evaluations of advanced applications, licenses, reports, and plans pertaining to waste management and fluid injection.
• Participate in policy and team development, including the maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance document development, and streamlining work processes.
• Provide senior-level geoscience expertise to team/section/division and agency staff, and provide recommendations to staff in the review and evaluation of projects with geologic and hydrogeologic conditions.
• Assist customers regarding the program through verbal communication, correspondence, and public information requests.

• Licensed as a Geoscientist by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) plus four years of full-time geoscientific experience beyond licensure.
• Or, nine years of full-time geoscientist experience and must obtain Geoscientist licensure within twelve (12) months of hire date by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG).
• Or, two years of full-time TCEQ experience as a Geoscientist II.

• 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.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.