Job Description

Oversees the planning, daily operations, and management of the EPS Unit, which is one of the six business units in the Technical Permitting Section of the Oil and Gas Division. Works closely with the Assistant Director to provide direction and resources to unit staff to fulfill regulatory obligations. Directly oversees the Unit's support functions, including program management, data analysis, and the maintenance of performance metrics. The Unit manager supervises a multidisciplinary team of professionals with backgrounds in various earth science, engineering, and geoscience fields, as well as support staff. Responsible for the implementation of rules and procedures.

Performs advanced (seniorlevel) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the EPS Unit, including oversight of the managers of the Permitting and Compliance Teams. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards to achieve established goals; coordinating and evaluating the EPS Unit's activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Technical Permitting, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Duties

• Manages staff activities in the EPS Unit.
• Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies.
• Oversees special investigations, research studies, and internal audits.
• Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.
• Develops and implements techniques for evaluating the activities of the EPS unit.
• Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Provides technical guidance for the EPS unit.
• Represents the EPS Unit at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.
• Selects, trains, and evaluates staff job performance.
• Manages staff development plans and activities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in the management of a business function, division, or department relevant to the assignment.
• Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Austin area.
• Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a yearforyear basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geoscientist (PG).
• Five (5) years of experience in the management of a business function, division, or department relevant to the assignment.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry, oil and gas regulatory functions, and Railroad Commission rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapters 3 and 4; knowledge of the Texas Natural Resources Code, Subchapter B; knowledge of the Texas Water Code, Chapter 26.
• Experience in the management and evaluation of technical and administrative staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations relevant to oil and gas drilling and production, and surface waste management, including the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapters 3 and 4; Texas Natural Resources Code, Subchapter B; and Texas Water Code.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, and in operating computers and applicable computer software.
• Ability to manage EPS Unit activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative and technical problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to present technical material to a wide variety of audiences, including the regulated industry, state and federal agencies, and the public.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively on a team, both as a leader and as a member.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to reach high and low; open, close, and retrieve files from file cabinets as well as operate the computer keyboard and appropriate office equipment. Must walk/stand for considerable amounts of time. Must use sense of smell; must also have visual acuity, depth perception, and the ability to discern colors.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Ability to work MondayFriday, 8 AM 5 PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, and weekends.
• Position requires occasional overnight travel.

Working Conditions

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment; the noise level in the work environment ranges from low to moderate.

Additional Information

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.

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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.