What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Program Management Specialist I (TCEQ Employees Only) position at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality?
The Water Availability Division, Water Rights Technical Review Section is seeking a Team Leader for the Hydrology and Modeling Team.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As a Team Leader within the TCEQ’s Office of Water, you will join the Water Availability Division, Water Rights Technical Review Section, responsible for reviewing water right applications to determine water availability and whether an applicant impacts existing water rights or the environment.
About
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See details about surface water rights and water availability .
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing
As the Team Leader for the Hydrology and Modeling Team you supervise a team of hydrologists responsible for completing reviews of applications for Texas surface water rights. The reviews include applying state statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines, along with hydrologic practices and principles. The water right application reviews require utilization of Water Availability Models (WAMs) and/or extensive reviews of complex water right accounting plans (WRAPs).
The position requires strong communication skills to present technical or regulatory information to agency staff, water rights stakeholders, and the public. It also provides advanced level support for public meetings, alternate dispute resolutions, and Commission agenda meetings and can serve as an expert witness in contested case hearings.
Specifically, You Will
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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.
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 Water Availability Division.
Benefits
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 minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
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.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As a Team Leader within the TCEQ’s Office of Water, you will join the Water Availability Division, Water Rights Technical Review Section, responsible for reviewing water right applications to determine water availability and whether an applicant impacts existing water rights or the environment.
About
See details about what we do .
See details about surface water rights and water availability .
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing
As the Team Leader for the Hydrology and Modeling Team you supervise a team of hydrologists responsible for completing reviews of applications for Texas surface water rights. The reviews include applying state statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines, along with hydrologic practices and principles. The water right application reviews require utilization of Water Availability Models (WAMs) and/or extensive reviews of complex water right accounting plans (WRAPs).
The position requires strong communication skills to present technical or regulatory information to agency staff, water rights stakeholders, and the public. It also provides advanced level support for public meetings, alternate dispute resolutions, and Commission agenda meetings and can serve as an expert witness in contested case hearings.
Specifically, You Will
- Supervise the daily activities, which include assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring workloads.
- Supervise the contract for maintenance and updates of TCEQ’s WAMs, and reviews WRAP.
- Complete and oversee personnel management functions, which include interviewing, hiring, developing staff, performance management, etc.
- Provide technical support for agency staff, water rights stakeholders, and the public through skillful communication, both verbally and in writing.
- Attend internal and interagency meetings as needed. Participate in project and pre-application meetings with water right applicants, providing hydrological and technical support.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience reviewing the technical work products of others.
- Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) in the Esri ArcGIS Suite.
- Experience with Texas statutes, rules, and policies for surface water rights.
- Experience using WAMs and/or surface water simulation models.
- Experience working with surface-water hydrologic data.
- Experience working with complex accounting spreadsheets including reviewing advanced formulas, dynamic data linking, and data integrity.
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.
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.
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 Water Availability Division.
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
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 minimum qualification requirements outlined above.
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.