Description
WE ARE TCEQ
Are you ready to make a positive impact in Texas? At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, protecting the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Choose a career where your perspective, passion, and skills are valued.
We strive to protect our stateâs public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
TCEQ employees get some great perks, including a hybrid work schedule, paid leave, health insurance, and state and federal holidays. See Benefits and Perks at TCEQ.
TELEWORK
This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQâs Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texasâ water resources. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Water Availability Division.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a part of the divisionâs Surface Water team, our Hydrologist I-III will play a key role in achieving TCEQâs mission. You would use your skills and experience to:
Hydrologist
The level of complexity for the tasks below will vary based on applicantsâ minimum qualifications.
- Complete hydrological reviews of water rights applications using Water Availability Models (WAM), hydrologic analyses, and statistical procedures in accordance with state statute and rules, policies, and guidelines; and may review accounting plans. (Approximately 55% of time)
- Develop Geographic Information System (GIS) data for surface water rights, surface water rights applications, and WAM maintenance/updates. Conduct searches, analysis, and prepare maps using GIS tools. (Approximately 15% of time)
- Communicate/interact with agency staff regarding water rights and water availability modeling. May attend meetings with the regulated community concerning statutes, rules, policies, and hydrological reviews. Respond to written correspondence through established procedures. (Approximately 15% of time)
- Perform or participate in special projects as directed, to include routine WAM maintenance/updates, drought reports, and/or reviews of modeling contract deliverables. (Approximately 10% of time)
- May create materials and provides support in the resolution of contested permit applications by preparing for and attending Commission agenda meetings, alternative dispute resolution, and public hearings before an Administrative Law Judge or the Commission. Attend public meetings. Participate in preparing response to public comment documents. (Approximately 5% of time)
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Hydrologist I
- A bachelorâs degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university.
Hydrologist II
- A bachelorâs degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.
OR
- A masterâs degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus one year of the full-time experience.
OR
- A doctorate in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university.
Hydrologist III
- A bachelorâs degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus four years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.
OR
- A masterâs degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus three years of the full-time experience.
OR
- A doctorate in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of the full-time experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using surface water hydrologic models.
- Experience working with water rights.
- Experience working with hydrologic data.
- Experience working with databases and Excel.
- Experience using GIS.
TRANSCRIPTS / 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 minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
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 (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under âOccupational Categoryâ for the respective Class Title.