TCEQ - License and Permit Specialist II

TCEQ - License and Permit Specialist II Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location: Texas-AustinWork Locations: Headquarters (582-HQAUS Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Job: Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code:

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 16

Salary (Pay Basis): 3, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 2

Overtime Status: Non-exempt

Job Posting: Oct 28, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date: Nov 11, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Description

Are you an experienced License and 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 Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Radioactive Materials Division, Underground Injection Control Permits Section.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Assist in project management, conducting complex technical work and environmental data reviews for UIC facilities. Review and evaluate or assist in review and evaluation of permit and authorization applications, reports, certifications, and notices related to injection activities and correspondence to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Provide information concerning permits and authorizations and related processes to internal and external customers through verbal communication, correspondence, meetings, presentations, and public hearings.
• Assist customers regarding the program through phone calls, correspondence, data reports, presentations, and responses to Public Information Requests (PIRs).
• Participate in policy and team development, such as maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidance document development, training, and streamlining work processes.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in physical science, environmental science, engineering, geography with emphasis in environmental studies or emphasis in natural resource studies, or international studies with emphasis in environmental studies or emphasis in natural resource studies.
• Experience in identifying and assisting regulated entities to meet the requirements of state rules.
• Experience in discussions and written correspondence.
• Experience analyzing and/or interpreting environmental data.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus five years of full-time experience performing administrative and/or technical support activities.
• Fifteen semester hours of accredited college work may be substituted for each six months of the required experience.

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 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 License and Permit Specialist II state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the License and Permit Specialist II series.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedules are determined by the Radioactive Materials Division, Underground Injection Control Section.

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

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.