Job  Posting 06307 Monthly Salary: $2944 
State Title:  Engineering Specialist II Salary Group: B9 
Functional Title: Environmental Permit Specialist I Openings: One (1) 
Position#: 0104 Post Date:  
Section/Division Wastewater Permitting, Water Quality Close Date:
Work Location: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas  

 

Males born on or after January 1, 1960, will be required to present proof of Selective Service registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement.

 

Only applicants who are interviewed will receive written non-selection notification. **All offers of employment are contingent on the candidate having legal authorization to work for the TCEQ.  Failure to present such authorization within the time specified by the U.S. Department of Labor will result in the offer being rescinded.

 

Job Description:  Assists in writing state and Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permits for animal feeding operations and other permit related activities for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Prepares TCEQ and/or TPDES draft individual/general permits and/or authorizations in accordance with state and federal rules, policies, and guidelines. Participates in training and continuing education related to water quality permitting and other technical/interpersonal skills related topics to develop  a knowledge of TCEQ operations and procedures pertaining to water quality permitting; state and federal rules, policies, and guidelines pertaining to water quality permitting; tools utilized in drafting water quality permits; and the functions of supporting groups in the water quality permitting process. Communicates information concerning permits and the permitting process to agency staff, the general public and the regulated community. attending meetings and responding to telephone calls and letters received by the program. Responds to comments on draft permits, prepares responses to comments documents, and revises permits and other documents as needed. Participates in special projects, including preparing correspondence; preparing authorization to construct requests; reviewing permit cancellation requests; reviewing Superfund and Voluntary Cleanup program wastewater discharge/disposal requests; attending pre-application and other meetings; and other assignments as requested. Participates in the resolution of routine contested permit applications, assisting a senior staff or the team leader in alternative dispute resolutions, attending public meetings, and assisting in the presentation of expert testimony at public hearings before an Administrative Law Judge or the Commission.

 

Minimum Qualifications:  Where applicable a letter from an accredited college or university verifying date of potential graduation accompanied by an official transcript must be submitted with the application. 

 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (COPY OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION) with a major in engineering, physical science, environmental science, or a related field.

 

Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Environmental Science from an accredited college or university.
Experience conducting technical reviews of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO), and/or sludge beneficial land use permits.
Experience working with state and/or federal environmental regulations pertaining to agricultural activities.

 

Special Requirements:
Requires moving up to 30 pounds of office equipment, files.
Traveling 5% of the time is required for this position.
The agency will review the applicant’s driving history in connection with the use of a vehicle in the performance of
the job.