TCEQ - Director Office of Waste (TCEQ Employees Only)
About the role
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting public health and natural resources. This position is a member of the Office of Waste (OOW).
Responsibilities
- Direct and lead agency activities of the OOW, including emergency response.
- Direct human resource management functions, assuring the employment of staff with appropriate organizational and management skills to carry out the mission of the Office of Waste.
- Manage legislative implementation, in close coordination with Intergovernmental relations (IGR), related to the OOW and which address statewide and agency goals, objectives, and mission, in coordination with other program areas, outside entities, and other interested parties.
- Direct fiscal management including budgeting and funds management.
- Serve as office contact to the Agency Records Management program concerning records retention, storage, access, and destruction.
- Advise and make recommendations to the Executive Director on a wide range of waste issues.
- Serve as agency authority to the public and industry on waste issues.
- Cookordinate and negotiate with state/local/federal agencies on waste related issues.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- OR Experience as a TCEQ division director.
Skills
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.
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
Pay
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This position requires 15-20% travel and otherwise full-time in-office scheduled at the TCEQ Headquarters.
Schedule
This position requires 15-20% travel and otherwise full-time in-office scheduled at the TCEQ Headquarters.
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 accommodation 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