$4,454.00

Per Month

Position range in McLennan County $4,058.00

•$6,065.00 Per Month TCEQ

•Environmental Investigator II

TEXAS

COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Occupation:

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Location:

Waco, TX

•767107826

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/25/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

09/25/2026

Expires:

10/08/2026

Agency Job ID:

103326

Job #: 17073521

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=103326&PostingSeq=1 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

TEAMAs 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 Waco Regional Office.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE

DOINGPerform routine technical work in the field of air, water, or waste pollution for the Waco 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEA

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 ScheduleStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m.

•5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Waco Regional Office. 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.