TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist II
- TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
- Austin, Texas
- Full Time
TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist II (00051521)
Job Description
TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist II (00051521)
Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753
Job: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 2460AQ
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 20
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,044.00 - 5,044.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jul 30, 2025, 7:20:38 AM
Closing Date: Aug 13, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Description
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.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As 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 a member of our Water Quality Division.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Locate and map wastewater discharge points and determine critical receiving water mixing and flow conditions for aquatic life and human health protection for the Water Quality Division (WQD) of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Determine and recommend critical flow and mixing conditions for aquatic life and human health protection for wastewater discharge permits for produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent into water in the state resulting from certain oil and gas activities, and all other types of wastewater discharge permits. Maintain documentation of the process. Determine latitude and longitude information for wastewater permit applications. Enter data into a database and use the latitude and longitude values to develop and maintain a Geographic Information System (GIS) data layer.
Perform complex mixing analyses of effluent diffusers to support the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit development using CORMIX model software.
Communicate complex technical information concerning the Critical Condition reviews to other state and federal agencies, agency staff, and the public. Attend meetings. Respond to telephone calls and letters received by the program.
Conduct complex critical conditions-related tasks such as determining if a discharge outfall is within the Coastal Zone boundaries. Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and critical conditions information in the Standards Implementation Procedures.
Complete Response to Comments (RTC) and adjust permit language as needed for wastewater discharge permits all types of wastewater discharge permits. Prepare for and attend meetings with local government officials, agency representatives, and the public concerning critical conditions reviews. Prepare and review documents as requested for contested case hearings.
Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in ArcGIS to create, analyze and share maps.
Experience with USGS topographic maps.
Experience with Access and Excel for data entry and analysis.
Experience with surface water hydrology.
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, plus two years of full-time experience related to examples of work performed.
OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years full-time experience in environmental activities related to the examples of work performed.
OR
A graduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biology, zoology, wildlife/fisheries science, toxicology, environmental science, or closely related field. This degree must include 18 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 plus one year of full-time experience related to the examples of work performed.
OR
Career Ladder Progression: Two years of full-time experience as an Aquatic Scientist I at 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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Hydrologist II state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Aquatic Scientist II series.
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 Water Quality Division.
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 ....
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: Please click the hyperlink under Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist II (00051521)
Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753
Job: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 2460AQ
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 20
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,044.00 - 5,044.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jul 30, 2025, 7:20:38 AM
Closing Date: Aug 13, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Description
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.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As 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 a member of our Water Quality Division.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Locate and map wastewater discharge points and determine critical receiving water mixing and flow conditions for aquatic life and human health protection for the Water Quality Division (WQD) of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Determine and recommend critical flow and mixing conditions for aquatic life and human health protection for wastewater discharge permits for produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent into water in the state resulting from certain oil and gas activities, and all other types of wastewater discharge permits. Maintain documentation of the process. Determine latitude and longitude information for wastewater permit applications. Enter data into a database and use the latitude and longitude values to develop and maintain a Geographic Information System (GIS) data layer.
Perform complex mixing analyses of effluent diffusers to support the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit development using CORMIX model software.
Communicate complex technical information concerning the Critical Condition reviews to other state and federal agencies, agency staff, and the public. Attend meetings. Respond to telephone calls and letters received by the program.
Conduct complex critical conditions-related tasks such as determining if a discharge outfall is within the Coastal Zone boundaries. Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and critical conditions information in the Standards Implementation Procedures.
Complete Response to Comments (RTC) and adjust permit language as needed for wastewater discharge permits all types of wastewater discharge permits. Prepare for and attend meetings with local government officials, agency representatives, and the public concerning critical conditions reviews. Prepare and review documents as requested for contested case hearings.
Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in ArcGIS to create, analyze and share maps.
Experience with USGS topographic maps.
Experience with Access and Excel for data entry and analysis.
Experience with surface water hydrology.
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, plus two years of full-time experience related to examples of work performed.
OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years full-time experience in environmental activities related to the examples of work performed.
OR
A graduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biology, zoology, wildlife/fisheries science, toxicology, environmental science, or closely related field. This degree must include 18 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 plus one year of full-time experience related to the examples of work performed.
OR
Career Ladder Progression: Two years of full-time experience as an Aquatic Scientist I at 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.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Hydrologist II state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Aquatic Scientist II series.
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 Water Quality Division.
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 ....
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: Please click the hyperlink under Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job ID: 487984317
Originally Posted on: 8/3/2025
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