RRC- Critical Infrastructure Division - Compliance Analyst III

Description - External

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

For the new Critical Infrastructure Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), we are seeking a Compliance
Analyst III that is proficient in performing complex (journey-level) compliance analysis work. Work involves reviewing, examining, evaluating, and monitoring applications, records, programs, policies, documents, and/or contracts to ensure conformity with laws, rules, and regulations and conducting analysis activities. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Duties

•    Reviews, coordinates, validates, and reports on various data sets for monitoring in compliance with state regulations.
•    Performs high complex to complex compliance reviews to determine compliance with State laws, rules, and regulations.
•    Compiles, reviews, and analyzes data to verify documentation and compliance.
•    Conducts the internal inspection of compliance issues.
•    Identifies issues regarding compliance with regulations or standards that require follow-up.
•    Verifies compliance with specific requirements by conducting desk and/or on-site reviews.
•    Evaluates the data in an internal data tracking system.
•    Evaluates the documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
•    Prepare and present written and/or verbal reports on compliance issues for agency management and other staff.
•    May assist in reviewing contracts, grants, and other legal documents.
•    May perform statistical sampling of data.
•    Prepare correspondence and administrative reports.
•    May assist with department planning, oversight, and the development of standard operating guidelines for the area of responsibility.
•    Performs related work as assigned.
•    May provide guidance to others.
•    This position may require some travel.
•    May supervise the work of others.
 

• For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/
• MOSC_ComplianceInspectionandInvestigation.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics, Research Methodology, or a related field.
• One or more years' experience in research, compliance analysis or monitoring, legal analysis, and/or auditing work.
• Experience and education may substitute for each other on a year for year basis.
• Experience and knowledge in the use of PC's and applicable software: MS Office Suite 365; Outlook, etc.
• Must have a good driving record and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Note: Salary will be determined based on education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience in research, compliance analysis, application review, monitoring, legal analysis, and/or auditing work.
• State/Federal government work experience.
• Skill in the use of PC's, databases, and applicable software such as MS Office Suite 365 and Data Visualizations software (Power BI).
• Experience in weatherization, critical infrastructure, and natural gas supply chain for power generation.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of relevant state rules and regulations.
• Skill in the use of PC's and applicable software such as MS Office Suite 365, Outlook, and Data Visualizations software(Power BI).
• Skill in reviewing applications, conducting data searches, and evaluating large amounts of data; customer service; preparing concise and accurate reports and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate with the public, engineers, developers, landowners, operators, the Legislature, and other interest groups/key stakeholders.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, implement effective solutions, maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively, and provide guidance to others.

Work Hours: 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 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.
• Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.

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.