What are the responsibilities and job description for the RRC - Manager IV - Critical Infrastructure Division position at RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS?
The Railroad Commission of Texas is the 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 holidays
- Telework options for eligible positions
- Flexible work schedules
- Retirement pension with match
- 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.
General Description
For the new Critical Infrastructure Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), we seek an experienced managerial professional who performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Division's data analysts. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines; procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating business unit activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Duties
Manages day-to-day activities of data analysts in the Critical Infrastructure Division at Austin Headquarters.
Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.
Confers with executive management to develop strategic plans and long- and short-term goals for the department.
Develops and implements techniques for evaluating business function and unit activities.
Plans and develops a budget, evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and makes adjustment as necessary.
Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
Prepares management and productivity reports; and reviews and approves documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness.
Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
Provides technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to the business function and unit.
May oversee the implementation of changes resulting from new legislation.
May oversee special investigations, program analyses, research studies, and internal audits.
Supervises the work of others.
Performs related work as assigned.
Must be able to work in-office 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday, with occasional flexible schedule as required.
State Classification #: 1603
State Classification Title: Manager IV
Salary Group: B25
Military Occupational Specialty Codes (MOS):
Army - 00J, 00L, 92A
Navy – 641X
Coast Guard - MGT15, MGT10, 20
Marine Corps - 0520, 8991
Air Force - 86M0, 86P0
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with Bachelor's Degree or major coursework in Data Science, Business/Data Analytics, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, or a related field of study.
- Three to five or more years of professional work experience, including management of personnel, budgets and/or
- Experience in management of, and working with, complex Data Analysis/Analytics.
- Working knowledge of Railroad Commission rules and procedures.
- Post-graduate degree may substitute for experience on a year per year basis.
- Must reside in greater Austin or be willing to relocate. Relocation is not paid by RRC.
- Experience in State of Texas energy regulatory functions, weatherization, critical infrastructure, and natural gas supply
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to both develop and motivate direct reports.
- Familiarity with Commission regulatory functions, rules, and procedures.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Critical Infrastructure Division; and of the
- Skill in forming and maintaining relationships with Commission staff, industry, and other state/federal oversight agencies.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or
- Skill in the use of computer and applicable software; skill in Office 365 and Data Visualizations software (Power BI).
- Skill in directing, planning the work of, supervising, and motivating others.
- Advanced skill in analyzing and organizing information and devising solutions.
- 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.
- Ability to manage business function, division, or department activities; and to supervise the work of others.
- Ability to present and communicate effectively with clear, timely, and precise verbal and written expression within the
- Ability to present technical material to a wide variety of audiences, including the regulated industry, state and federal
- Ability to work effectively on a team, both as a leader and as a member.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Ability to work in-office 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday, with occasional flexible schedule as required.
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.
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.
