• Job Description

  Req#: 00047401

  The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas’ website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/ .

  To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
  • Telework options for eligible positions
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
  • 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
  • Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness and Exercise Leave
  • Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

  For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/ . To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance .

  Job Description:

  Oversees the planning, daily operations, and management of the Injection-Storage Permits Unit (ISP), one of the five business units in the Technical Permitting section of the Oil and Gas Division. The ISP Unit implements and manages the UIC program for injection wells associated with oil and gas injection wells and its associated federal grant. The manager supervises a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds including engineering, geoscience, data science and business administration. Responsible for the implementation of statutes, rules and procedures.

  Performs moderately complex managerial work administering the activities of the ISP Unit. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating activities of the ISP unit; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under the supervision of the Asst. Director of Technical Permitting with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

  Essential Job Duties:

  • Manages activities of staff in the ISP Unit (20+ staff members across 5 functional teams).
  • Selects, trains, and evaluates job performance of staff. Manages staff development plans and activities.
  • Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.
  • Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and adjusts as necessary.
  • Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
  • Develops and implements techniques for evaluating the activities of the ISP Unit.
  • Oversees reporting and other activities required by federal grant. Coordinates with grant and budget staff as necessary.
  • Oversees some software development and maintenance for ISP Unit.
  • Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies.
  • Provides technical guidance for the ISP Unit. Works with the Chief Geologist, Chief Engineer and/or State Seismologist to resolve injection well issues.
  • Represents the ISP Unit at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. May provide testimony in administrative hearings.
  • Oversees special investigations, research studies, and internal audits.
  • Inspects the work of staff and applicants as necessary for compliance with Commission rules and procedures as applicable.
  • Review completion of injection wells, geology and other data and forms for consistency with Commission procedures.
  • May perform final review of injection well permits and applications.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

  For military Crosswalk information, please visit: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Program Management

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Manager IV

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience or a closely related field.
  • Five years of work experience in engineering or geological work.
  • One year of experience managing a team of technical professionals performing engineering, geoscience or closely related tasks.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s license and a good driving record.

  Manager V

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience or a closely related field.
  • Seven years of work experience in engineering or geological work.
  • Three years of experience managing a team of technical professionals performing engineering, geoscience or closely related tasks.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s license and a good driving record.

  Manager VI

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience or a closely related field.
  • Ten years of work experience in engineering or geological work.
  • Five years of experience managing a team of technical professionals performing engineering, geoscience or closely related tasks.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s license and a good driving record.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geoscientist (PG) in Texas.
  • Experience in upstream oilfield operations.
  • Experience in injection well completion and operations.
  • Experience administering a federal grant.
  • Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience managing software development.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations relevant to oil and gas drilling and production, including the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3; Texas Natural Resources Code, Title 3; and Texas Water Code.
  • Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and in operating computers and applicable computer software.
  • Ability to manage ISP Unit activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative and technical problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Ability to present technical material to a wide variety of audiences, including the regulated industry, state and federal agencies and the public.
  • Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to manage business function, division, or department activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to review engineering and geologic reports and information for compliance with rules, policies, and procedures.

  Miscellaneous Requirements:

  • Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8AM – 5PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, weekends.
  • Position requires occasional overnight travel.

  Work Environment:

  Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment; the noise level in the work environment ranges from low-to-moderate.

  Physical Requirements:

  The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  Must be able to operate a computer and appropriate office equipment. Must be able to read and interpret diagrams of engineering, geological and other information.

  Work Hours and Telework: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agency’s approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

  APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

  Remarks:

  • There is one available position.
  • Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

  THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

  Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.
  

  The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
  discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age
  or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
  The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.

• About the company

  Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States.

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