TCEQ - Electronics Technician III

Job Description Are you an experienced Electronic 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, calibrate, audit, troubleshoot, and repair continuous and non-continuous air monitoring instrumentation in accordance with quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) procedures. Perform QA/QC analysis of continuous and non-continuous data to ensure quality instrument function and performance. Oversee the construction and calibration of specialized electronic equipment, set up and oversee the deployment and placement of continuous air monitoring (CAMS) equipment / stations. Participate in CAMS program activities, (may serve on Committee, review, and provide input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP), FOSTAT, etc.) and CAMS monthly calls (operator's meeting, Network Design Team) as applicable. Key Qualifications Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic equipment and instrumentation. Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database software. 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 six 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 three 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 four 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. This position requires 30-50% travel and otherwise full-time in-office scheduled at the Region 10 Beaumont facilities. 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 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/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Operate, calibrate, and repair continuous and non-continuous air monitoring instrumentation following QA/QC procedures. Oversee the construction and deployment of specialized electronic equipment and participate in CAMS program activities.

Requires a high school diploma or GED with six years of related experience, or a combination of technical education and experience. Candidates must have a background in operating and troubleshooting electronic equipment and reviewing technical air monitoring data.

• 401(k) Plan • 457 Plan • Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Flexible Spending Account • Paid Holidays • Professional Development Opportunities • Longevity Pay • Wellness Program • Onsite Nurse Practitioner

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• Electronics Troubleshooting
• Instrument Calibration
• Air Monitoring
• QA/QC Analysis
• CAMS Equipment Deployment
• Technical Documentation
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet Software
• Database Software
• Data Review

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Trades
• Science & Research

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 29, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level