TCEQ - Environmental Permit Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning -
Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Overview
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 TeamAs 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.
ResponsibilitiesReview routine air permit applications (i.e., projects), ensuring high quality work and completing the required quantity of projects within established time frames.
Conduct a comprehensive technical review for projects to include defining all sources of contaminants, applying appropriate federal and state requirements, reviewing emission calculations, drafting permit documents, and completing technical review summaries. Prepare public notice authorizations and completes associated tasks.
Provide quality customer service to applicants, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, and the general public concerning the applicability of federal and state requirements for the permitting process and the technical completeness of projects.
Assist in the development and maintenance of technical guidance packages and policy memos, assists in the coordination of streamlining activities, and represents the division and agency at meetings, training sessions, presentations, etc.
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/CollegeHours or Coursework
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 EmployeesThis 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 ScheduleStandard 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.
BenefitsOptional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance:
Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid 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
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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