Job Description

Are you an experienced Director, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ's strategic and efficient Remediation! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources. We're looking for a proficient and driven director with expertise in remediation cleanup and federal funded programs. Additionally, you would utilize your skills to recruit and enhance staff performance.

TELEWORK

This position offers a work life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ's Office of Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Remediation Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...

• Assist in the oversight of federally funded Superfund Section, Voluntary Cleanup-Corrective Action (VCP/CA) Section, & Petroleum Storage Tank -Dry Cleaners Remediation Program (PST/DCRP) Section.
• Assist the Deputy Director with oversight of the Remediation Division activities and resources, including highly technical Engineers, Geoscientists, Hydrologists, Chemists, Engineering Specialists, etc.
• Assist in the oversight of day-to-day activities within the Remediation Division, including division policy, personnel matters, budgetary issues. Coordinate division responses to requests from the Office of Waste, Commissioners, and the Executive Director.
• Supervise staff providing technical support for the division, to include hiring, managing, and appraising the performance of staff; and assuring staff development and training. Assist with overseeing division policy, personnel matters, budgetary issues.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment.

OR

Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department to include professional management experience where primary duties consists of planning organizing, controlling, and directing the work of an organization or formal subdivision, or team.

OR

Experience as a special assistant to a TCEQ director or deputy director developing management policies and directing/evaluating operations.

*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 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.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Director IV state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Director IV series.

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.