TCEQ - Program Specialist VI (Federal Grants Section/Remote within Texas)

Job Description

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

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

TELEWORK

Staff who work in the Austin Metro will work in-office for one day, every other week, for a collaboration day as well as on an as-needed basis.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ's Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas' air quality.

This position is a member of our Air Grants Division.

See details about what we do

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience communicating rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Experience developing and implementing a marketing campaign.
• Experience preparing press releases and responses to media and stakeholder inquiries.
• Experience preparing complex reports on program status and results.
• Experience coordinating and hosting public meetings, workshops, and webinars.

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

• Oversee, develop, and implement highly advanced plan for the promotion of the Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well (TXMCW) Program to external stakeholders including the creation of collateral to communicate high-level program requirements and preparation of press releases and social media content to announce key program highlights and accomplishments.
• Serve as the TXMCW Program liaison to the TCEQ External Relations Division. Coordinates public meetings, workshops, and webinars to provide external stakeholders with an overview of grant opportunities under the TXMCW and to assist prospective/existing grantees navigate the grant application, award, and management process.
• Prepare presentations and speaks to community and external stakeholders to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the TXMCW Program and to secure support for program initiatives.
• Develop recommendations for policy relating to the implementation of the TXMCW Program. Coordinates the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of information in response to internal and external program inquiries and required reports to the Department of Energy.
• Provide high-level advice and counsel to internal and external stakeholders by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to the TXMCW. Consults with external stakeholders involved in the program to resolve problems and discuss program effectiveness.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus six years of full-time experience performing supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, including interpretation of complex written material.

One year of full-time experience in an administrative capacity* may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

• A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, human resources administration, environmental resource management, planning, or an area relevant to the position, from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

*Administrative capacity is work where primary duties consist of performing administrative tasks of an office, excluding work such as clerical, secretarial, sales, equipment operations, and manual labor.

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 pays 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.