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　　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 yearTelework options for eligible positionsFlexible work schedulesRetirement pension with a 150% agency match you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w401(k), 457(b) and RothHealth premiums 100% paid for full-time employeesTuition ReimbursementWellness and Exercise LeaveCareer development programs/opportunities for advancementFor 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:Oversees the planning, daily operations, and management of the Special Injection Permits Unit (SIP), a new business unit and one of the five business units in the Technical Permitting section of the Oil and Gas Division. The SIP Unit will implement and manage the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and associated federal grant for injection well UIC Classes III, V and VI relating to brine mining, geothermal, lithium, and geologic storage of CO2. The SIP manager will take an active role in shaping this new unit, including hiring new staff, leading the creation of new tools and procedures, and administering new and existing statutes, rules and procedures. The manager will supervise a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds including engineering, geoscience and business administration. Works under the supervision of the Asst. Director of Technical Permitting with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The manager will also work closely with the Divisions Chief Geologist, Chief Engineer and other senior staff.Essential Job Duties:Manages activities of staff in the SIP Unit (4+ staff members currently planned).Hires, trains, and evaluates job performance of staff. Manages staff development plans and activities.Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and adjusts as necessary.Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.Develops and implements techniques for evaluating the activities of the SIP Unit.Oversees reporting and other activities required by federal grant. Coordinates with grant and budget staff as necessary.Oversees some software development and maintenance for SIP Unit.Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies.Provides technical guidance for the SIP Unit. Works with the Chief Geologist, Chief Engineer and State Seismologist to resolve injection well issues.Represents the SIP Unit at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels and committees. May provide testimony in administrative hearings.Oversees special investigations, research studies, and internal audits.Inspects the work of staff and applicants as necessary for compliance with Commission rules and procedures as applicable.Review completion of injection wells, geology and other data and forms for consistency with Commission procedures.May perform final review of injection well permits and applications.Performs related work as assigned.For Military Crosswalk information please visit: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Program Management (texas.gov)Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience or a closely related field.Seven years of work experience in engineering or geological work.Two years of experience managing a team of technical professionals performing engineering, geoscience or closely related tasks.Valid Texas Drivers license and a good driving record.Preferred Qualifications:Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geoscientist (PG) in Texas.Experience in reservoir modeling and engineering or similar skill.Experience in injection well completion and operations.Experience administering a federal grant.Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations relevant to injection wells, including the Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 3, Chapter 5; Texas Natural Resources Code, Title 3; and Texas Water Code, Chapter 27, Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations Parts 144 148, and the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and in operating computers and applicable computer software.Ability to manage SIP Unit activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative and technical problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Ability to present technical material to a wide variety of audiences, including the regulated industry, state and federal agencies and the public.Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.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; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.Ability to review engineering and geologic reports and information for compliance with rules, policies, and procedures.Miscellaneous Requirements:Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8AM 5PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, weekends.Position requires occasional overnight travel.Work Environment:Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment; the noise level in the work environment ranges from low-to-moderate.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,