TCEQ - Project Manager III

Are you an experienced Project Manager, 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.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ's Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas' air quality. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Air Quality Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• 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, exceptional events, etc. Communicate technical details, status of and timelines on AMDA's SIP related projects and contract activities to division or executive management, agency staff, other state/federal agencies, environmental organizations, and the general public, as needed.
• Conduct complex scientific/statistical/data analyses required for air modeling and data analysis SIP and research projects, as needed. 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 to include details of associated air modeling and data analysis activities. Prepare contract and grant documents for AMDA contract projects. Follow agency guidelines on templates and formats.
• Prepare complex reports and presentations for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the public and scientific community regarding air quality modeling and data analysis activities. Presents findings to the public, scientific community, and management. Conduct peer review of technical reports, presentations, and documents.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 public.
• Experience developing technical documentation and/or technical presentations.
• Experience retrieving (querying), reviewing, and analyzing complex data sets.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus four years of full-time experience managing, coordinating, overseeing, and/or in conducting project management in relevant areas of project assignment. 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 an area relevant to the position, from an accredited college or university may substitute up to two years of the required experience. 

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.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK: 

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.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Quality Division.

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

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/. Please click the hyperlink under `Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.