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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

TCEQ - Corrective Action Specialist I/Geoscience A

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A Site Remediation Specialist or Manager plans and directs cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse.

$83,649 / year median in Texas

+14% projected growth

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More Like This $4,454.00 Per Month Position range in Texas $5,450.00•$9,149.00 Per Month TCEQ•Corrective Action Specialist I/Geoscience A TEXAS
COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Occupation:
Life Scientists, All Other
Location:
Austin, TX•78753
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
08/27/2026 Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /
Remote:
Selection Required
Updated:
08/27/2026
Expires:
09/17/2026
Agency Job ID:
103733 Job #: 17062092 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.
https:
//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=103733&PostingSeq=1 Are you an experienced Corrective Action 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 Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Petroleum Storage Tank/Dry Cleaner Remediation Program Section of the Remediation Division.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE
DOINGPlan and coordinate all phases of routine to moderately complex project management at remediation projects including site assessment, risk assessment, corrective action, and site closure, for compliance with 30 Texas Administrative Code, agency policies, and Petroleum Storage Tank/Dry Cleaner Remediation Program (PST/DCRP) Section guidelines.

Evaluate routine to moderately complex work plan and technical submittals for adherence to regulations and/or specified contract requirements and quality control; drafts documents to address routine to moderately complex technical review and query and develop scopes of work for site investigations and corrective actions. Generate responses for remediation projects within established section timelines.

Maintain written and oral communication and track responses for remediation projects within established section timelines.

Respond to customer and interagency inquiries. Coordinate and communicate with internal staff, the regulated community, contractors/consultants, and other governmental entities.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in geology, geoscience, hydrogeology, or environmental geoscience.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEA
bachelor's degree with a major in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, earth science, geology, or a related field from an accredited college or university. 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/ 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. Standard LanguageWork ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m.•5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Petroleum Storage Tank/Dry Cleaner Remediation Program Section of the Remediation 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 observesProfessional development opportunitiesLongevity pay based on your number of years working for the stateWellness Program and ActivitiesOnsite Nurse Practitioner in HQWork-Life Balance
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ
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 accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY
(MOS) CODESMilitary Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found 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.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Health and Wellness Programs