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TCEQ - Director VI (Deputy Director)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
Re-opened: Candidates who've already applied do not need to apply again.

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

Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Executive Team, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide -- the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do .

This position is a member of our Budget and Planning Division.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

  • Perform highly advanced managerial work, providing direction and guidance to the Budget and Planning Division.
  • Oversee the daily activities establish goals, objectives, and direct agency budget operations in accordance with state requirements. Establish priorities, standards, and performance metrics for meeting goals and objectives.
  • Oversee key budgetary activities – Legislative Appropriations Request, Strategic Plan, fiscal impact of proposed or new legislation, approved operating budget, performance measures, and analysis of the agency’s expenditure trends and budget projections.
  • Ensure quality control, reliability and accuracy of agency financial information in the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing management of the agency’s budget and financial position.
  • Prepare and present financial information to TCEQ’s leadership and management.

Qualifications

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in state government accounting and management, including experience with the State of Texas legislative budget processes.
  • Experience with USAS (Uniform Statewide Accounting System), CAPPS (Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System), ABEST (Automated Budget and Evaluation System).

Required 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 consist of planning organizing, controlling, and directing the work of an organization or formal subdivision, or team.

Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.

TRANSCRIPT/ 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.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ.

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 in HQ
  • Work-Life Balance

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.

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