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Are you an Aquatic Scientist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQs strategic and efficient Water Quality team! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our states public health and natural resources. TELEWORK This position offers a work life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a typical work-week of 2 days in office and 3 days teleworking at home. YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQs Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas water resources. With this position you will be become a member of our Water Quality Division. See details about what we do. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in aquatic science or a related field from an accredited college or university (Preferred). HERES WHAT YOULL BE DOING... Analyze water quality, assign standards, and assesses impacts to water bodies affected by complex wastewater discharges. Evaluate proposed federal permits for dredge and fill operations and recommend mitigation measures for potential water quality impacts. Assist in implementing water quality standards, site-specific water quality criteria, and water quality management procedure. Coordinate, conduct, participate in, and evaluate water quality studies and other projects. Coordinate with TCEQ management and staff, other agencies, and the public to convey information and to improve water quality management and assist with establishing, coordinating, and evaluating whole effluent toxicity testing requirements in wastewater discharge permits when needed. Qualifications: EDUCATION EXPERIENCE A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a natural science such as biology, zoology, wildlife/fisheries science, toxicology, environmental science, or a closely related field. These degrees must include nine semester hours in statistics, limnology, ecology, hydrology, aquatic ecology, ichthyology, benthic ecology, wildlife biology, invertebrate biology, entomology, toxicology, phycology, marine science, aquatic chemistry, aquatic pollution, or aquatic microbiology. OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of full-time experience in environmental activities related to the examples of work performed. 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 qualifications listed above. Do you think you are good fit for our team? We would love to talk to you! 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 CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Hydrologist I - IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Aquatic Scientist I IV series. 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 foun at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under Occupational Category for the respective Class Title. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.