KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience or academic coursework, that includes performing complex hydrological analysis.
- Experience working with RiverWare.
- Experience with the legal framework governing water rights in Texas.
- Experience working with the Water Rights Analysis Package/Water Availability Model system.
- Experience with the legal framework governing Texas’ water rights in the Rio Grande Basin.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Perform highly complex hydrological analyses for the Rio Grande Watermaster Program, the Rio Grande Basin, and assist in providing technical support for the Rio Grande and Pecos River Compacts programs for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
- Conduct highly complex hydrological analyses of Rio Grande Watermaster Program operations using Water Availability models, Riverware models, hydrologic practices and principles, and statistical procedures in accordance with state statutes and rules, policies, and guidelines.
- Provide technical support for international water treaties. Audit accounting of water deliveries to the State of Texas. Evaluate or perform hydrologic modeling and statistical analyses to identify data issues and determine long-term trends.
- Provide technical support for the Rio Grande and Pecos River Compacts including the preparation of annual accountings of water deliveries for the State of Texas. Represent the State of Texas and Compact Commissioners at meetings involving the river compacts.
- Interact with local, state, and federal agencies; the regulated community; other interested parties; the general public; and agency staff. Represent the agency on inter- and intra- agency committees and/or workgroups. Facilitate, or participate in public meetings. Respond to inquiries and written correspondence through established procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A bachelor’s degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus four years of full-time experience performing hydrologic work of similar character, scope, and complexity in the areas listed in examples of work performed.
OR
A master’s degree in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus three years of the full-time experience.
OR
A doctorate in hydrology, engineering, geology, mathematics, or a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of the fulltime experience.
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
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 (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.
