TCEQ - Director III (TCEQ Employees Only)
Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, Austin, TX, United States
Job Description - TCEQ - Director III (TCEQ Employees Only) (00056623)
Organization TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Primary Location Texas-Austin
Work Locations Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753
Job Management
Employee Status Regular
Schedule State Job Code: 1622 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 28
Salary (Pay Basis) 9,371.00 - 9,371.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings 1
Overtime Status Exempt
Job Posting Mar 18, 2026, 6:26:59 PM
Closing Date Mar 26, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
Overview 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.
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.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Assist with the oversight of staff, resources, and daily activities of the division; and provide consultation on matters related activities of the Program Support and Environmental Assistance Division for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Manage the daily activities and operations related to the administration and business support of the division. Review and approve reports, budgets, contracts, purchases, memos, employee time, computer access requests and general correspondence.
Complete and oversee completion of personnel management functions, including interviewing, hiring and developing staff, and performance management. Plan and coordinate staff activities; schedule, monitor and coordinate work plans.
Establish goals and objectives; and develop guidelines, procedures, and policies regarding the division. Provide guidance to staff regarding development and interpretation of procedures.
Represent the Division in meetings and public functions to provide information and promote coordination with all internal and external customers.
Qualifications Required Education & Experience Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment.
OR
Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department to include professional management experience where primary duties consists 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.
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 Office of Compliance and Enforcement.
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
Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
Wellness Program and Activities
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Organization TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Primary Location Texas-Austin
Work Locations Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753
Job Management
Employee Status Regular
Schedule State Job Code: 1622 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 28
Salary (Pay Basis) 9,371.00 - 9,371.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings 1
Overtime Status Exempt
Job Posting Mar 18, 2026, 6:26:59 PM
Closing Date Mar 26, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
Overview 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.
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.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Assist with the oversight of staff, resources, and daily activities of the division; and provide consultation on matters related activities of the Program Support and Environmental Assistance Division for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Manage the daily activities and operations related to the administration and business support of the division. Review and approve reports, budgets, contracts, purchases, memos, employee time, computer access requests and general correspondence.
Complete and oversee completion of personnel management functions, including interviewing, hiring and developing staff, and performance management. Plan and coordinate staff activities; schedule, monitor and coordinate work plans.
Establish goals and objectives; and develop guidelines, procedures, and policies regarding the division. Provide guidance to staff regarding development and interpretation of procedures.
Represent the Division in meetings and public functions to provide information and promote coordination with all internal and external customers.
Qualifications Required Education & Experience Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment.
OR
Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department to include professional management experience where primary duties consists 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.
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 Office of Compliance and Enforcement.
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
Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
Wellness Program and Activities
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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