Job Description

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

Join TCEQ's strategic and efficient Office of Compliance and Enforcement! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

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 Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Monitoring Division.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing or overseeing a chemical, environmental, or calibration laboratory.
• Experience supervising or assisting with the supervision of staff (ex. development of team goals, staff professional development, participating in hiring process, preparing/drafting Functional Job Descriptions and performance plans, conducting performance reviews, etc.).
• Experience using the principles and techniques of chemistry, physical chemistry (thermodynamics), physics, and/or statistical analysis as they relate to the proper operation of analytical or environmental instrumentation/equipment, analytical and calibration procedures, and protocols for analysis.
• Experience with laboratory/equipment method development procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, environmental science. or related subject from an accredited college or university.

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

• Plan, oversee, and coordinate team activities; advise management of significant team issues. Provide and/or oversee the analytical method development and technical direction for the Calibration Laboratory; ensure laboratory throughput and data quality deliverables are met; oversee the quality assurance/quality control for the laboratory and air network monitoring audit operations and procedures.
• Perform human resource management functions to include the development and maintenance of employee functional job descriptions, performance management plans, and employee performance reviews; participate in hiring team members; and ensure staff development and completion of core training requirements.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and tracking of the Section's budget. Advise and provide feedback to the Data Management Section Manager regarding team needs and/or issues.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Experience in the administration of a program relevant to assignment.

OR

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

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.

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.