RRC - License and Permitting Specialist IV - Drilling Permits Application Processor (For current RRC employees only)

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/ .

Benefits

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
  
  

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/ . To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance

Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration, seeks a LICENSE AND PERMIT SPECIALIST IV to provide complex, administrative, and technical work associated with processing and approving drilling permit applications in the Drilling Permit Unit, Administrative Compliance Section of the Oil and Gas Division. This position offers the opportunity to learn and enhance skills in ArcGIS-customized software, and to interpret rules governing the production of hydrocarbons and horizontal drilling techniques developed in Texas and now being applied worldwide. The successful candidate will assist customers with filing and processing of oil and gas well drilling permit applications (W-1) and provide information to navigate and utilize the Commission's website. This position will report to the Drilling Permit Manager.

Essential Job Duties

• Receives, reviews, and issues drilling permit applications, revisions, and renewals.
• Inputs and researches drilling permit applications, payments, and required technical data for permits into appropriate computer applications, databases, and systems.
• Maintains records associated with drilling permit applications, fee payments, and violations, and completes necessary forms to approve or deny permit applications.
• Monitors drilling permit applications, contract registrations, other permits, and requests for appropriate routing or processing needed to approve permits.
• May assist in creating, mailing, and tracking of certain notices that may be needed as part of the permitting process.
• Provides administrative and technical assistance related to drilling permit requirements to the public, agency staff, and government and elected officials; answers questions and explains permit codes; and supplies information regarding drilling permit processing, policies, and procedures.
• Will approve W-1 applications based on state regulations, administrative codes, and agency policies and procedures.
• Resolves discrepancies with drilling permit applications through written and verbal communication with operators and research of well records.
• Respond to in-person, telephone, and e-mail inquiries from oil and gas operators, consultants, and the public regarding Commission rules and regulations.
• Researches information from hardcopy records, microfilms, and databases; interprets well information on the Commission's retired hardcopy maps to resolve discrepancies.
• Meets and maintains production standards with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while applying varied complex work methods, procedures, and rotating job duties.
• Performs additional related essential tasks to maintain production workflow.
• This job requires minimal travel.
  
  

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, natural resources, GIS, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of oil and gas industry experience or professional GIS experience.
• Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Austin area.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years minimum experience with GIS applications in Engineering/Geoscience work or an oil and gas-related field, including oil and gas regulatory practices.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience submitting Form W-1 applications for Oil and Gas Operating Companies, or reviewing Form W-1 Applications for Railroad Commission regulatory review practices.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience using the RRC Online system for either Industry submission practices or Commission regulatory review practices.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in Engineering/Geoscience work or an oil and gas-related field, including oil and gas regulatory practices
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, natural resources, GIS, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience in Oil and Gas regulatory functions.
• Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Oil and Gas law applicable to Statewide Rules.
• Knowledge of Allocation and PSA well submission requirements.
• Knowledge of Statewide Rule exception procedures under SWR 37, SWR 38, SWR 40, and SWR 86.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to work the hours of 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
• General knowledge and skill using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Knowledge of and skill in using and reading hardcopy maps or plats.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office software products and ability to learn customized software applications.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with internal/external stakeholders and be open to peer review from supervisors on work performance standards.
• Skilled in communication, writing, and personal organization.
• Familiarity with the use of office equipment such as copy machines and printers.
• Ability to apply basic arithmetic to complete mathematical calculations.
• General knowledge of the oil and gas industry.
• Skill in attention to detail and accuracy in work production.
• Ability to research, update, and edit entries in database systems.
• Ability to respond to rapidly changing pace and workload and cope with deadline pressures.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, produce timely reviews of well applications, and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and address issues/concerns.
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and on call duty (if needed).
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Ability to work effectively on a team or on independent assignments.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy.
• Ability to stoop, reach low and high, push and pull heavy file drawers and/or cart, and lift, carry, and move up to 30 lbs.
  
  

Work Hours and Telework: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or log in: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Remarks

• There is one available position.
• Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.
  
  

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age

or disability in employment or in the provision of services.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.