TCEQ - Senior Attorney

Are you an experienced Senior Attorney, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Environmental Law Division! 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 TCEQ Legal Services, you would support ensuring that commission decisions follow the law, and that rules we develop comply with statutory authority and are applied consistently. This position is a member of our Environmental Law Division.
See details about what we do.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Oversee the preparation of contested case hearings, agency agenda meetings, alternative dispute resolution proceedings and/or other agency proceedings.
• Facilitate staff assistance to the Office of Attorney General in the preparation of appeals of decisions and orders. Assist in resolving substantive and procedural issues.
• Direct, organize, and coordinate legal and administrative functions related to the running of the division. Formulate, coordinate, and establish policies and procedures, as appropriate.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Oversee and advise staff on legal matters and the interpretation and application of statutes and rules.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of orders, agreements, briefs, memos, correspondence, proposals, and reports. Review drafts of rules and guidance. Review legislative bills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Admission to the State Bar of Texas plus eight years of full-time experience in the practice of law, or employment in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty or six years of full-time experience in the practice of environmental law or employment involving environmental legal work.
AND
Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of highly complex area or subject matter.

TRANSCRIPTS / 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.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Office of Legal Services.

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 the number of years working for the state
•    Wellness program and activities
•    Onsite Nurse Practitioner

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 (M.O.S) CODES
M.O.S. 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.