An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.
Location Abilene Other Recruiting Location Abilene Number of Openings 3 State Job Code(s) 2683, 2684 Close Date 08/04/2026 Company TX Commission on Environmental Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Salary Admin Plan(s) B Salary Admin Grade(s) 18, 20 Salary Range $4454.00 - 4454.00 per Month Job Description Are you an experienced Environmental Investigator, 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 TEAM
As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state¿s environmental laws. See details about what we do. This position is a member of our North Central and West Texas Division. HERE¿S
WHAT YOU
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BE DOING
Perform routine technical work in the field of air, water, or waste pollution for the Abilene Regional Office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Conduct technical inspections, surveys, and follow-up investigations; prepare reports which documents field activities and observed conditions. Conduct environmental monitoring; and prepare technical papers regarding studies involving environmental subjects. Provide technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other interested groups regarding the application of appropriate regulations. Assist with collecting and analyzing environmental samples.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience interpreting rules, regulations, policies, or procedures. Experience conducting inspections or investigations. Experience collecting environmental samples. Experience interacting with the public, media, and/or regulated community. To provide technical and/or non-technical information. Experience working with environmental issues, specifically water supply system issues.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A
bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field. OR Four years of full-time experience in the field of environmental activities directly related to the examples of work performed. 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. Work Schedule Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This position requires 50% travel and otherwise full-time in-office scheduled at the Abilene Regional Office.
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 in HQ Work-Life Balance
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 accommodation 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 `Occupational Category¿ for the respective Class Title. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
