TCEQ - Information Specialist IV

Are you an experienced Information Specialist , 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. Note: To determine qualifications, TCEQ job postings require fully completed applications with a detailed job history.

Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. See below for more details. 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 Planning Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Oversee and coordinate advanced community relations activities and Public Participation and Education (PPE) initiatives of the Galveston Bay Estuary Program, ensuring implementation of PPE actions of The Galveston Bay Plan for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Coordinate, facilitate, and track the advanced Engage Communities actions of The Galveston Bay Plan by staffing and guiding the PPE committee of the Galveston Bay Council, including work groups of the PPE committee.

Plan and execute public information programs, conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings to increase stakeholder/public awareness of and involvement in Galveston Bay issues and its management. Procure goods and services through contracts and inter-agency agreements with outside organizations to accomplish implementation of specific initiatives in The Galveston Bay Plan to increase public awareness of, and involvement in, Galveston Bay conservation activities; and track and assure completion of deliverables.

Consult with and advise partners and stakeholders in the development and implementation of initiatives to implement The Galveston Bay Plan Engage Communities related actions. Lead accessibility compliance, assist with planning and organizing Galveston Bay Council events, and assist with special projects as requested by supervisor.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experience with with public speaking, and/or giving presentations. Experience coordinating and organizing special events. Experience using Products such as ¿ Photoshop, In. Design, Illustrator, and Canva. Experience with website design and maintenance. Experience handling multiple tasks and/or distilling technical information.

Experience producing communication products for outreach and education. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A bachelor's degree with a major in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, English, or a natural resources or science related field , plus three years of full-time experience in writing, scripting, editing, related areas in communications, or in positions involving such activities as journalism, outreach, public relations, advertising, preparation of public information releases and reports, and other news materials, or performing related activities in a public or private enterprise.

OR Four years of full-time experience in writing, scripting, editing, related areas in communications, or in positions involving such activities as journalism, outreach, public relations, advertising, preparation of public information releases and reports, and other news materials, or performing related activities in a public or private enterprise.

How to Apply: To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Recruit (TAM). Applications must be fully completed with a job history, including job title, employment dates (mo./yr.), full-time or part-time and hours per week, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and detailed description of duties performed.

Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. We strongly encourage all candidates to apply in the CAPPS Online Application system . 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 Water Quality Planning Division.

BENEFITS

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 accommodation 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/Compensation. System/Job. Descriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under `Occupational Category¿ for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.