TCEQ - Electronics Technician II
Job Description
Are you an experienced Electronics Technician, 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 Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Air Monitoring Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Operate and troubleshoot continuous and non-continuous air monitoring instrumentation in accordance with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
Assist with the coordination and/or oversight of contractors regarding the construction of new air monitoring sites; provide training and mentor junior level staff.
Perform QA/QC analysis of continuous and non-continuous data to ensure quality instrument function and performance.
Conduct laboratory control checks/audits on continuous air monitoring instrumentation.
Conduct and document on-site observations of local conditions influencing air quality data.
Conduct non-continuous instrument audits, calibrations, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and/or repairs, and assist with data validation of the PM2.
Assist in deployment of air monitoring instrumentation and facilities.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic equipment and instrumentation.
Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting continuous and non-continuous air monitoring instrumentation.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience reviewing air monitoring data, or highly technical information, for quality, accuracy, and/or applicability.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED certificate plus four years of full-time experience directly related to the examples of work performed.
One year (30 semester hours) of accredited college work which included six semester hours in mathematics, or natural or physical science may be substituted for each year of required experience.
OR
Graduation from a licensed vocational, technical, or business school with a certificate of completion in the areas directly related to the examples of work performed plus two years of full-time experience directly related to the examples of work performed.
OR
A certificate of completion in areas directly related to the examples of work performed from a military technical training program plus three years of full-time experience directly 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.
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.
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 Air Monitoring 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 (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.