$4,454.00

Per Month

Position range in Travis County $4,240.00

•$6,337.00 Per Month TCEQ

•Aquatic Scientist I

TEXAS

COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Occupation:

Hydrologists

Location:

Austin, TX

•78753

Job Type:

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

Posted:

09/18/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

09/18/2026

Expires:

10/05/2026

Agency Job ID:

106024

Job #: 17070928

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=106024&PostingSeq=1 Are you an 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.

Note:

To determine qualifications, TCEQ job postings require fully completed applications with a detailed job history. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. See below for more details.

YOUR FUTURE

TEAMAs part of TCEQ's Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas' water resources. See details about what we do. This position is part of our Water Quality Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE

DOINGImplement water quality standards and evaluate impacts of journey-level wastewater discharge applications and federal projects for the Water Quality Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Evaluate water quality, assign standards, and assess impacts to water bodies affected by wastewater discharge permits.

Evaluate proposed federal permits for dredge and fill operations and recommends mitigation measures for potential water quality impacts.

Assist in implementing water quality standards, site-specific water quality criteria, and water quality management procedures.

Coordinate, conduct, participate, and evaluate water quality studies and other projects.

Coordinate with 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.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in aquatic science or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience in conducting and evaluating whole effluent toxicity similar biomonitoring tests.

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.

ORA 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.How to

Apply:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Recruit (TAM).Applications must be fully completed with a job history, including job title, employment dates (mo./yr.), full-time or part-time and hours per week, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and detailed description of duties performed. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.

We strongly encourage all candidates to apply in the CAPPS Online Application system.

TRANSCRIPTS / COLLEGE HOURS OR COURSE

WORKSee 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 minimum qualification requirements outlined 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 Water Quality 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 any special accommodations 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.