What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Program Management Specialist II position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an experienced Program Management Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Remediation team! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
TELEWORK
This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ’s Office of Waste, you would contribute to agency efforts to regulate the generation, treatment, storage, and disposal of various wastes and the cleanup of contaminated sites.
This position is a member of our Remediation Division.
See details about what we do.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a part of the Remediation Division's Technical Program Support Team, our Program Management Specialist will play a key role in achieving TCEQ’s mission. You would use your skills and experience to:
- Supervise the activities of team staff which include ecological risk assessments, chemistry and laboratory technical support, quality assurance planning and compliance, and division database and Geographic Information System (GIS) support and reporting.
- Coordinate and monitor the progress of work ensuring appropriate communication from staff. Review work products and ensures deadlines are met.
- Perform human resource management functions to include hiring, staff development, and performance management. Mentor and assist staff to ensure work objectives are accomplished and promotes individual professional development.
- Respond to management, customer, legislative, and media requests. Communicate technical information effectively with management, staff, and internal and external customers.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with interpreting or applying environmental laws, regulations, or rules.
- Experience with ecological risk assessments.
- Experience supervising and managing technical staff.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- 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.
- 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 pay based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Program Management Specialist II state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Program Management Specialist II series.
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.
