RRC - License & Permit Specialist I - Applications Processor - P5 Financial Assurance Unit

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 an Applications Processor for the P-5 Financial Assurance Unit of the Oil and Gas Division. This role will review and process organizational reports and related forms, update the Mainframe system, and answer a high volume of phone calls. Work involves disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, and providing internal administrative support. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position will offer a firsthand look at the oil and gas industry in Texas and the opportunity to learn about new technologies and processes being developed in the oil and gas industry.

Essential Job Duties

• Receives and reviews license and permit applications, revisions, and renewals.
• Inputs license and permit applications, payments, and required technical data into applications, databases, and systems.
• Maintains records associated with license and permit applications, fee payments, and violations, and completes necessary forms to approve or deny licenses and permits.
• Reviews, processes, and assists clients in completing official P-5 application forms, financial assurance documents, inactive well compliance filings, and other related documentation.
• Assists in approving applications for licenses and permits based on state regulations, administrative codes, and agency policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparing notices, correspondence, memos, and reports related to license and permit activities.
• Assists in answering, routing phone calls, taking messages, greeting, and directing visitors to the appropriate staff.
• May assist in administering fee programs related to activities completed under certain permits and authorizations.
• Performs related work as assigned.
  
  

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in customer service, clerical, administrative, or technical support work.
• Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Austin area.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of progressive experience in professional business practices and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of oil and gas operations and familiarity with Railroad Commission rules and regulations.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of professional protocol in dealing with the general public.
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to implement administrative procedures; to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; to communicate effectively; and to train others.
• Working knowledge of basic/high-school level mathematics.
• Excellent skills in written and verbal communication.
• Skill in attention to detail and in providing accurate information.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment.
• Skill in organizing and indexing information.
• Ability to accurately file, sort, retrieve, and research documents.
• Ability to operate a computer, Windows-based software, and databases.
• Ability to implement administrative procedures and processes and interpret rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
• Ability to work effectively on a team or on independent assignments.
• 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.