TCEQ - Project Manager III

About the role

Join the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as a Project Manager in the Office of Air, contributing to the protection and restoration of Texas' air quality. This position is part of the Air Quality Division, focusing on technical projects related to air modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for Air Modeling and Data Analysis (AMDA) section technical projects.
• Assist the section with implementation and management of technical activities for State Implementation Plan (SIP) related projects, such as attainment demonstration and exceptional events.
• Communicate technical details, status, and timelines of AMDA's SIP-related projects and contract activities to division or executive management, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, environmental organizations, and the public.
• Conduct complex scientific, statistical, and data analyses required for air modeling and data analysis SIP and research projects.
• Initiate and manage scientific/research projects related to modeling and data analysis through contracts and grants.
• Review and assist in the preparation of SIP documentation and reports, including details of associated air modeling and data analysis activities.
• Prepare contract and grant documents for AMDA contract projects, following agency guidelines on templates and formats.
• Prepare complex reports and presentations for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the public, and the scientific community regarding air quality modeling and data analysis activities.
• Present findings to the public, scientific community, and management.
• Conduct peer review of technical reports, presentations, and documents.

Requirements

• Air quality project manager/coordination experience and/or general project management/coordination experience.
• Experience interpreting or implementing rules, technical guidance, policies, and/or processes related to air quality modeling or data analysis.
• Experience presenting/communicating information to executive management, external stakeholders, and/or the public.
• Experience developing technical documentation and/or technical presentations.
• Experience retrieving (querying), reviewing, and analyzing complex data sets.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus four years of full-time experience managing, coordinating, overseeing, and/or conducting project management in relevant areas. One year of additional experience may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education. A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, environmental resource management, planning, or a relevant area may substitute up to two years of the required experience.

Note: Employees in this classification may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including communication systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grids, hazardous waste treatment systems, or water treatment facilities. Maintaining the security or integrity of such infrastructure is a requirement for employment.

A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials may be required if needed to meet the qualifications.

Schedule

Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedules are determined by the TCEQ Air Quality Division.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid days off for national holidays and state-observed holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on years of state service
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner at headquarters
• Work-Life Balance initiatives