TCEQ - General Counsel II

Are you an experienced Attorney, 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 the Commissioners’ Office, you would support the commissioners as they establish overall agency direction and policy and make their final determinations on contested permitting and enforcement matters. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Office of General Counsel.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Assist the General Counsel in the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of state federal laws governing the activities of the Commission.
• Provide legal and policy advice to three full-time Commissioners concerning the formulation and implementation of the goals and functions of the agency and concerning contested cases, in routine and complex matters.  Assist in providing policy advice in complex matters. 
• Research and advise Commissioners on matters involving interpretation of federal and state environmental laws.
• Assist with or conduct final reviews of commission legal documents, including rules, orders, resolutions, and contracts.
• Correspond and communicate with the Office of Chief Clerk, officials, and the public concerning Commission matters.
• Act as liaison to and assist the Attorney General on litigation that affects the agency. Assist with the implementation of Commissioner-sponsored initiatives, conferring with agency staff and overseeing/directing implementation.
• Review, analyze, and advise on implementation of proposals for legislative consideration. Review Public Information Act requests, assist in assembling responsive documents, and communicate with requesters and OAG regarding claims of privilege.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Admission to the State Bar of Texas plus five years of full-time experience in the practice of law, or employment in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty.

OR

Appointed by the General Counsel’s Office.

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 General Counsel.

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.