TCEQ - Attorney I

About the role

Are you an Attorney passionate to help protect the environment in the State of Texas? Join TCEQ's Litigation Division! We are looking for attorneys to join our Enforcement Teams. TCEQ's Office of Legal Services (OLS) manages legal services for the agency in environmental law, enforcement litigation, bankruptcy, and general agency operations. The office gives legal counsel and support to the executive director and agency programs, and along with the general counsel and the public interest counsel, the office also supports the commissioners. This position is a member of OLS's Litigation Division, in one of its enforcement sections.

Responsibilities

• Develop enforcement cases through administrative litigation.
• Negotiate settlement agreements and participate in contested case hearings, agency agenda meetings, and sometimes alternative dispute resolution.
• Advise TCEQ staff on legal matters and projects related to investigation and enforcement, including how to apply relevant state laws and regulations.
• Respond to questions from public officials and the general public about TCEQ enforcement.
• Provide legal support to TCEQ's Office of Compliance and Enforcement, and agency programs as assigned.