TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist IV
- TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
- Austin, Texas
- Full Time
TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist IV (00051308)
Job Description
TCEQ - Aquatic Scientist IV (00051308)
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: 2465AQ
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 24
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,499.00 - 6,499.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 2
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jul 28, 2025, 11:00:00 PM
Closing Date: Aug 12, 2025, 10:59:00 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'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
Implement water quality standards and evaluate impacts of complex wastewater discharge applications and federal projects for the Water Quality Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Evaluate advanced proposed federal permits for dredge and fill operations and recommend mitigation measures for potential water quality impacts.
Assess water quality, assign standards, and assess impacts to water bodies affected by wastewater discharge permits.
Develop Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing requirements for wastewater permits and facilitate the review of WET testing provisions throughout the permitting process. Review and track WET test results for wastewater discharges and initiate appropriate notices and regulatory actions. Assist with toxicity reduction evaluations, coordinating with permittees: recommending research procedures; reviewing plans; monitoring progress; tracking and reporting status; and developing resulting toxicity control measures.
Design, coordinate, conduct, participate in, and evaluate water quality studies and other projects. Coordinate Receiving Water Assessments (RWAs) to meet performance criteria.
Implement water quality standards, site-specific water quality criteria, and water quality management procedures. Develop complex data review procedures, technical guidance, and quality assurance documents.
Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in conducting and evaluating whole effluent toxicity similar biomonitoring tests.
Experience in the oil and gas industry, and/or produced water as it pertains to regulations and/or permitting.
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 six years of full-time experience in aquatic science work related to the examples of work performed.
OR
A bachelor's degree plus eight 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 biology, entomology, toxicology, phycology, marine science, aquatic chemistry, aquatic pollution, or aquatic microbiology plus five 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 III.
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 IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Aquatic Scientist IV 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 IV (00051308)
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: 2465AQ
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 24
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,499.00 - 6,499.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 2
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jul 28, 2025, 11:00:00 PM
Closing Date: Aug 12, 2025, 10:59:00 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'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
Implement water quality standards and evaluate impacts of complex wastewater discharge applications and federal projects for the Water Quality Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Evaluate advanced proposed federal permits for dredge and fill operations and recommend mitigation measures for potential water quality impacts.
Assess water quality, assign standards, and assess impacts to water bodies affected by wastewater discharge permits.
Develop Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing requirements for wastewater permits and facilitate the review of WET testing provisions throughout the permitting process. Review and track WET test results for wastewater discharges and initiate appropriate notices and regulatory actions. Assist with toxicity reduction evaluations, coordinating with permittees: recommending research procedures; reviewing plans; monitoring progress; tracking and reporting status; and developing resulting toxicity control measures.
Design, coordinate, conduct, participate in, and evaluate water quality studies and other projects. Coordinate Receiving Water Assessments (RWAs) to meet performance criteria.
Implement water quality standards, site-specific water quality criteria, and water quality management procedures. Develop complex data review procedures, technical guidance, and quality assurance documents.
Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in conducting and evaluating whole effluent toxicity similar biomonitoring tests.
Experience in the oil and gas industry, and/or produced water as it pertains to regulations and/or permitting.
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 six years of full-time experience in aquatic science work related to the examples of work performed.
OR
A bachelor's degree plus eight 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 biology, entomology, toxicology, phycology, marine science, aquatic chemistry, aquatic pollution, or aquatic microbiology plus five 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 III.
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 IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Aquatic Scientist IV 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: 487990985
Originally Posted on: 8/3/2025
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