TCEQ - Environmental Permit Specialist

Organization

TCEQ - Environmental Permit Specialist I (  )
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Texas-Austin

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

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Regular

State Job Code : 2127EP
Salary Admin Plan : B
Grade : 18

4,454.00 - 4,454.00 ( Monthly )

1

Non-exempt

Posted:
Jan 5, 2026, 8:34:32 PM

Jan 20, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

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.

This position is a member of our Air Permits Division.

• Review 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 complete 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, assist in the coordination of streamlining activities, and represent 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

• 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
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Work-Life Balance

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 .

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.