TCEQ - Section Manager (TCEQ Employees Only)

Are you an experienced Section 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 Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state’s environmental laws. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Region 12 – Houston Office.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Hire, manage, and appraise the performance of program staff; oversee staff development and activities, including leadership training.
• Coordinate, schedule, monitor, and communicate information regarding the progress of the region's Waste Program and staff; advise the Regional Director of significant issues related to programs and personnel.
• Oversee the development of guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations and monitors compliance with policies and procedures. Identify and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Communicates information regarding compliance, enforcement, and monitoring activities for the region’s Waste Program.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing compliance, enforcement, and/or monitoring activities.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and/or training staff.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department relevant to assignment.

OR

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment.

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.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Manager V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Manager V series.

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 Houston 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

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 any special accommodations 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.