TCEQ - Program Specialist V (TCEQ Employees Only)

Job Description Are you an experienced Program Specialist, 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 Permits Division. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGLead or participate in teams formed to develop and implement outreach programs, services, and activities for the regulated community and the public related to the air permitting process and other agency programs as directed. Lead or participates in teams formed to develop and implement technical support programs, services, and activities related to professional development and training of Air Permits Division staff. Oversee, track, and coordinate the scheduling of the required agency and division training registration for division staff. Ensuring documents of necessary training are complete and submitted timely. Oversee, track, and coordinate the responses to legislative, public, and media inquiries regarding air permits and/or air permitting policies, procedures, and rules. Assist the Special Assistant and Deputy Director in overseeing high priority projects, bill coordination, the development of legislation for air permitting, and the air permitting public information request program. Lead or participate in legislative support activities, including meetings or presentations with agency staff, and external customers; bill review, analysis and research, and liaising with the division Bill Coordinators and Analysts. Communicate the applicability of federal and state requirements related to division and agency processes and programs to internal staff Coordinate and oversee other special projects, as assigned. KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience analyzing legislation and/or responding to legislative requests. Experience with project management, organizing reports, and tracking projects. Experience communicating, written and verbally, with executive management. Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus five years of full-time experience performing supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, including interpretation of complex written material. One year of full-time experience in an administrative capacitymay be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education. OR One year of graduate work (24 semester hours) in public administration, business administration, human resources administration, environmental re-source management, planning, or in an area relevant to the position from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required experience, with a maximum of two years substitution allowed. Administrative capacity is work where primary duties consist of performing administrative tasks of an office, excluding work such as clerical, secretarial, sales, equipment operations, and manual labor. 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. CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Program Specialist V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Program Specialist 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 Air Permits Division. BENEFITSOptional 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: . Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-03-04