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Are you an experienced Aquatic Scientist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQs strategic and efficient Water Quality Planning team! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our states public health and natural resources. TELEWORK This position offers a work life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office. YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQs Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas water resources. This position is a member of our Water Quality Planning Division. See details about what we do. Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experience with taxonomy and/or the identification of aquatic species, preferably benthic macroinvertebrates. Experience in applying modeling and/or statistical procedures to analyze data and perform assessments. HERES WHAT YOULL BE DOING... Conduct advanced work involving collections, assessments, reviews, and/or evaluations of the chemical, physical, biological, and hydrological characteristics of water bodies and/or water data for the Water Quality Planning Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Design, oversee, and conduct complex assessment studies of aquatic systems including the preparation of project proposals, progress reports, and technical reports. Review, approve, and document sampling and data analysis. Analyze water quality data from field studies and statewide monitoring programs. Prepare assessment summaries and analyses for inclusion in technical reports and the Texas Integrated Report and assess and evaluate pollution impacts. Plan and coordinate Surface Water Quality Monitoring (SWQM) activities of TCEQ regional offices and outside agencies, to include sampling and water quality monitoring. Assist the Team Leader in the administration of the SWQM Program for the regional offices and outside agencies. Provide technical support, develop, and review project plans, and provide training in support of the SWQM Program. Develop monitoring protocols and provide instruction for the TCEQ and outside agencies. Represent the agency in meetings with the pubic and the regulated community, and give presentations as assigned. 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 four years of full-time experience in aquatic science work related to the examples of work performed. Transcripts/ 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. OR A bachelor's degree plus six years of 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 iology, entomology, toxicology, phycology, marine science, aquatic chemistry, aquatic pollution, or aquatic microbiology plus three years 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 II at TCEQ. Do you think you are good fit for our team? We would love to talk to you! 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 CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Hydrologist III-IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Aquatic Scientist III-IV series. 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.