TCEQ - Chemist II

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046297 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section Are you a Chemist, 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 requires full-time in office attendance. 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 using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Experience using and handling laboratory equipment. Awarded bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Chemistry. HERES WHAT YOULL BE DOING... Conduct moderately complex chemical and biological analyses of environmental samples submitted to the Sugar Land Laboratory of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Perform and complete chemical and biological analyses of environmental samples in accordance with laboratory methods, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality systems. Prepare and analyze samples using volumetric, gravimetric, and/or colorimetric procedures such as Chemical Oxygen Demand, Chlorophyll-a, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Phenolics, Alkalinity, as well as ion chromatography and microbiological testing. Enter and process analytical data and prepare and submit reports using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring compliance with client specifications and turnaround times. Generate legally defensible quality assurance/quality control data and records to support work. Review and/or update SOPs involving laboratory analyses, products, and services. Maintain agency data in legally defensible format; ensure compliance with agency and regulatory requirements, quality assurance objectives and The NELAC Institute (TNI) standards. Assist other chemists in analytical procedures, instrument operation and troubleshooting, and/or LIMS processes. Participate in training and acquires skills related to analytical procedures, techniques, equipment operation and troubleshooting, quality processes, and interpersonal skills. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE A bachelor's degree in a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university which included 24 semester hours in chemistry that included 3 semester hours in analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis. One year of full-time experience in the field of Chemist activities may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education. 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 as required above. 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 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 a (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.