TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist I

TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist

I TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - 3.6

Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $4,454 a month 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance Qualifications Biology Environmental surveys Regulatory inspections Statistics Microbiology Statistics Environmental law Environmental compliance Mid-level Technical report writing Environmental Science Bachelor's degree in biology Quality assurance Bachelor's degree Field research Bachelor's degree in environmental science Environmental law compliance support Ecology Data interpretation Toxicology Environmental regulatory compliance Data collection Water quality monitoring Zoology 2 years Toxicology Full Job Description TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist I ( 00057508 )

Organization :

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location :

Texas-Houston Work Locations :

Houston Region 12 5425 Polk St STE H Houston 77023-1452

Job :

Life, Physical, and Social Science Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-time Standard Hours Per Week :

40.00

State Job Code :

2456

AQ TX Salary Admin Plan :

B Grade :

18 Salary (Pay Basis) : 4,454.00 - 4,454.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings :

1

Overtime Status :

Exempt Job Posting :

Apr 30, 2026, 12:00:00

AM Closing Date :

May 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Description Are you an experienced Aquatic Scientist, 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 Houston Regional Office.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Assists in the collection of chemical, physical, biological, and hydrological data according to approved quality assurance (QA) plans for use in water quality, water resource management, and ecological risk assessments; Assists in the analysis and interpretation of environmental data to determine existing conditions, long-term trends, standards and/or permit compliance, compliance with quality assurance requirements, data objectives compliance, and/or pollutant impact. 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 Qualifications

REQUIRED 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. 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. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Houston Region 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 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 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.