TCEQ - Government Relations Specialist I

Are you an experienced Government Relations 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 the Office of the Executive Director, you would support management of the agency's day-to-day operations. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Intergovernmental Relations Division.

Here’S What You’Ll Be Doing

• Monitor Agency Advisory Committees and interim legislative task forces and committees and evaluates the impact of committees’ reports and recommendation on the TCEQ.
• Assist in the development of TCEQ legislative initiatives for regular and relevant special sessions; develop bill analyses, summaries, and specific language as required.
• Respond to legislative inquiries in an accurate and thorough manner. 
• Participate with agency implementation of new state and federal legislation.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of the federal and state legislative process and state government administration

Required Education & Experience

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus two years of full-time experience working with the federal or state legislature, legislative staff, or research services.

Or

A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, environmental resource management, planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.

One year of full-time experience directly related to examples of work performed may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education.   

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.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This position may offer an opportunity for independent work from approved locations within the state of Texas. Regularly scheduled, bi-weekly staff collaboration days.

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.