TCEQ - Licensed Attorney - Deputy Director ...

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionDescriptionThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) strives to protect our state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.This position leads our Environmental Law Division as a division within the Office of Legal Services.The Environmental Law Division primarily supports the offices of Air, Waste, and Water. This division provides legal counsel to the agency in all areas of permitting and rulemaking, and represents the executive director in contested permitting matters in accordance with state law and agency rules regarding participation in hearings. The divisionand#8217;s functions also include legal support related to federal program delegation, interpretation of environmental statutes and rules, and support for the Office of the Attorney General in state and federal court litigation.See details about what we do.Salary: Commensurate with experience.What You'll BringLicensed to practice law in Texas, active and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an accredited law school.Ten years or more of experience practicing environmental law.Five years or more experience with TCEQ environmental permitting and/or related proceedings.Five or more years of experience counseling clients before regulatory agencies, or representing regulatory agencies, such as TCEQ.Ten or more years of experience preparing filings for, and participating in, administrative, state/federal civil, and/or appellate court hearings.What You'll DoLead, administer and direct the resources, operations, and output of Environmental Law Division. Direct the division budget and strategic planning to maximize division resources.Provide highly developed leadership ensuring Senior Attorneys understand performance measures that apply to their work and the staff they supervise. Oversee staff development.Provide complex legal advice to TCEQ commissioners, executives, management, and staff.Coordinate with the Office of the Texas Attorney General and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on civil matters and serve as a liaison with federal and state agencies on environmental issues.Testify, present before, and meet with local, state, and federal governmental bodies, legislators, and other associations concerning agency environmental policies and procedures.Participate in preparing and presenting, as appropriate, agenda items before the Commission. Coordinate with the division Senior Attorneys on litigation strategy for contested permitting matters.Monitor and evaluate state and federal regulatory, statutory, and judicial developments and assess their effect on agency environmental programs.Certify compliance with Administrative Procedures Act rulemaking requirements.Please Note: 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.Qualifications: TRANSCRIPT / COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORKSee 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 SCHEDULEStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5: 0 p.m.BENEFITSOptional 401(k) and 457 plansInsurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSAPaid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observesProfessional development opportunitiesLongevity pay based on your number of years working for the stateWellness Program and ActivitiesOnsite Nurse Practitioner in HQWork-Life BalanceCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered 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 (M.O.S.) CODESM.O.S. codes can be found at: click the hyperlink under and#8216;Occupational Categoryand#8217; for the respective Class Title.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-01-29