RRC - Director V - Assistant Director of Field Operations, Oil & Gas Division

Job Description

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.

Provides leadership and oversight of the Field Operations section of the Oil and Gas Division, including ten district offices, state-funded and federally funded well plugging operations, the site remediation program, and critical infrastructure field operations. Leads a workforce of more than 350 employees, including ten district directors and a multidisciplinary team of professionals in earth sciences, engineering, geosciences, and related support functions. Provides strategic direction for field operations and is responsible for planning, executing, reviewing, and continuously improving field inspections and regulatory activities.

Performs advanced managerial work with broad responsibility for operational strategy, program administration, and organizational performance. Work involves establishing strategic goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and performance metrics to measure progress toward meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Develops and establishes strategic goals and objectives for Field Operations that are consistent with the agency's strategic plan and regulatory responsibilities.
Directs the development and implementation of operational plans, priorities, schedules, standards, and performance objectives to achieve organizational goals.
Develops and implements methods to evaluate program effectiveness and operational performance, and monitors compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Develops, manages, and monitors program budgets and expenditures to ensure resources are effectively allocated.
Provides leadership and direction to district offices and other program areas to promote consistent, efficient, and effective practices across the organization. Conduct comparative reviews of district office operations to identify and resolve unnecessary and inappropriate inconsistencies.
Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, seminars, or on boards, panels, and committees.
Hires, develops, directs, and evaluates a variety of professional employees, including members of the management team. Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to support professional growth and organizational effectiveness.
Reviews and evaluates existing business processes and implements changes to improve operations, meet strategic objectives, and comply with state and federal requirements.
Periodically participates in field activities and observes field operations to maintain firsthand knowledge of work processes, operational challenges, and working conditions to inform effective management and oversight.
Performs related work as assigned.

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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, geosciences, or a closely related field.
Experience and education may be substituted for each other. 
At least eight years of experience in the management or direction of a program or activity related to the oil and gas industry.
Five years of experience in oil and gas regulatory functions, rules, and procedures.
Demonstrated leadership ability to develop and motivate technical and administrative staff.
Position requires 10-15% travel with some overnight travel.
Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geoscientist (PG).

Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations concerning oil and gas drilling and production, including the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3; Texas Natural Resources Code, Title 3, Oil & Gas, subtitle A, chapter 81; and Texas Water Code.
Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy.
Skill in budget preparation and monitoring. 
Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. 
Ability to direct and organize program activities; to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions. 
Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare reports and to communicate effectively. 
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to work effectively on a team, both as a leader and as a member.
Ability to present technical material to a wide variety of audiences, including the regulated industry, state and federal agencies, and the public.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to reach high and low; open, close, and retrieve files from file cabinets as well as operate the computer keyboard and appropriate office equipment.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
Ability to walk through field locations and traverse uneven, rough, or variable terrain and remain outdoors in varying and potentially adverse weather conditions.
Must stand for considerable amounts of time and walk up to two miles in all types of weather.
Must use sense of smell; must also have visual acuity, depth perception, and the ability to discern colors.

Primarily in an office environment with heating and cooling regulated in a general office setting. The position periodically works in or observes field operations, which may involve exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions, uneven or rough terrain, dust, dirt, noise, industrial equipment, remote locations, and other conditions or potential hazards associated with oil and gas operations. Appropriate safety procedures and required personal protective equipment must be followed when working in field environments.

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 alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with 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 Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS to register or log in: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant

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 to 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.