Texas General Land Office · 23 hours ago
GLO - Natural Resources Specialist I
Port Neches, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Texas General Land Office is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist I (Response Officer Candidate) within the Oil Spill Response and Department of the agency. This role involves conducting technical and natural resources pollution investigations and enforcing the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act while assisting in post-storm recovery operations.
Internet
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists in investigations, assessments, and drafts spill reports on actual or threatened coastal marine oil spills which may include assisting in the directing of contractors during small spills
Trains to conduct inspections/audits on waterfront oil handling facilities, review oil spill contingency plans for facilities and OPA/OSPRA vessels, conduct transfer monitors, conduct vehicle and boat patrols; trains to complete proper forms and makes recommendations regarding findings, and conducts follow-up inspections as needed
Operates and maintains technical equipment including boats (up to and including 27’ boat), skimmers, other basic spill response equipment, performs preventative maintenance and the preparation of all paperwork
Trains to serve as liaison with local industry groups, the general public and local/state/federal agencies. Trains to conduct educational presentations and training programs. Assists in field studies, and in evaluating programs and techniques as requested
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college/university with a degree in either natural sciences, marine transportation, environmental studies, or related field
Applicant may substitute education on a year for year basis full-time work in one of the following fields: environmental safety & health, emergency management, maritime industry, oil handling operations, shoreline cleanup assessment or related experience
Applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability to launch, operate, and trailer a boat
Preferred
Experience responding to or operating in coastal oil spills
Experience pulling trailers and operating boats up to 27 feet in length
Experience with or know the different containment boom techniques and how they're applied, or oil cleanup procedures
Federal or state regulatory experience
Experience operating in an Incident Command System with training in ICS-100 & 200
Current 40-hour certification in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Responder, or current 8-hour refresher certified
Benefits
Free Parking
Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year • Annual leave increases with length of service.
Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
Company
Texas General Land Office
Texas General Land Office manages state lands and resources.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angie Fiero Pettigrew
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Michelle E.
Manager, Office of the CIO
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