TCEQ - Director V (TCEQ Employees Only)

Are you an experienced Director, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

About the role

As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws. This position is a member of our Tyler Regional Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic planning and provide leadership for the region's program managers, assuring effective implementation of agency programs.
• Promote and participate in public outreach activities, encouraging community awareness and involving communicating and coordinating with elected officials.
• Direct all administrative functions related to the Tyler Region.
• Select, develop, and supervise the region's management staff.
• Oversee and participate in the development of the regional budget.
• Serve as the regional office contact to the Agency Records Management program concerning records retention, storage, access, and destruction.

Requirements

• Experience in personnel management (i.e., hiring and developing staff, performance management, assigning work and special projects, etc.) and/or experience in managing activities in a TCEQ regional office.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• 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 special assistant to a TCEQ director or deputy director developing management policies and directing/evaluating operations.

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. 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.

A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

Schedule

Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Tyler Regional Office.

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