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RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS RRC - Engineering Specialist II - Permit Writer - Environmental Permits Unit in Austin, Texas

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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.and#8239;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 and#8211; 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 advancementand#8239; 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.Job DescriptionThe Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration, seeks an Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer to evaluate moderately complex permits for the Environmental Permits and Support Unit in the Technical Permitting Section of the Oil and Gas Division. Duties require knowledge of environmental, engineering, and geological principles, practices, and techniques necessary to evaluate permit applications and other technical data related to the surface management of oil and gas waste. Work involves processing moderately complex permit applications, evaluating other technical information, and assisting clients. Successful applicants must be highly organized, proficient in engineering and geological principles, and able to work with Windows-based applications and/or terminal-based systems and databases. Excellent verbal, written, and telecommunication skills are necessary to effectively work with internal and external customers of various backgrounds and skill sets.Essential Job Functionsand#8226;Perform technical review of moderately complex permit applications filed under the Commission's oil and gas waste management regulations.and#8226;Perform moderately complex soils, geological, and hydrological studies and identify potential problems resulting from the maintenance, use, and closure of oil and gas waste management facility operations.and#8226;Review and interpret soil maps, geologic maps, and cross-sections, engineered drawings, and plats or other subsurface or surface information.and#8226;Evaluate data and analysis of issues, and prepare reports and recommendations.and#8226;Interpret, review, compare, and evaluate documentation and literature, using scientific knowledge and skills in enforcing Commission rules and statutes.and#8226;Review moderately complex waste treatment and disposal applications filed for technical accuracy and completion.and#8226;Perform moderately complex geological and hydrological studies and identify potential problems resulting from the maintenance and use of waste treatment and disposal facility operations.and#8226;Review moderately complex recycling permit applications filed for technical accuracy and completion.and#8226;Prepare requests for supplemental data for consideration of deficiencies.an #8226;Ensure permits will maintain conditions necessary to prevent pollution of surface and subsurface waters.and#8226;Assist client inquiries by phone, e-mail, and in person.and#8226;Resolve issues or discrepancies through written or verbal communication with operators and/or their representatives.and#8226;Research and interpret hardcopy records, microfilms, and databases.and#8226;Participate in creating and maintaining highly specialized databases to track and maintain the Unit's core functions accurately.and#8226;Meet and maintain measured work standards with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.and#8226;Perform additional related essential tasks to maintain production workflow.and#8226;Occasional travel may be required.For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: Engineering and Design. Qualifications: Minimum Qualificationsand#8226;Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, natural resources, mathematics, or a related field.and#8226;Two years of experience with a regulatory agency, waste management industry, or related field.and#8226;Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Austin area.and#8226;Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualificationsand#8226;Licensed as a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) by the Soil Science Society of America; Professional Geoscientist (PG) or Geoscientist in Training (GIT); or a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) in Texas or in a U.S. state with reciprocity.and#8226;Three years of experience with a regulatory agency, waste management industry, or related field is preferred.and#8226;Experience in environmental services, remediation, and assessment. and#8226;Experience in oil and gas regulatory functions and/or oilfield operations.and#8226;Knowledge of the Railroad Commission's rules, policies, and procedures.Miscellaneous Requirementsand#8226; Valid Texas Driver's license and a good driving record.and#8226; Must demonstrate how the minimum education and experience below are met on the application.and#8226; Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8 AM and#8211; 5 PM in downtown Austin with occasional flexible hours, overtime, and weekends. and#8226; Position may require occasional overnight travel.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitiesand#8226; Knowledge of professional office procedures and protocols.and#8226; Skill in college-level mathematics, geometry, chemistry, and a working knowledge of scientific principles and techniques.and#8226; Demonstrate understanding and ability to apply geologic and engineering concepts, theories, and principles.and#8226; Skill in technical writing, excellent organizational skills, and maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.and#8226; Possess a valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record.and#8226; Skill in using mainframe, Microsoft Office, and other Windows-based software applications.and#8226; Skill in basic data analysis techniquesand#8226; Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.and#8226; Demonstrated skill in working on tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail and maintaining a high level of accuracy.and#8226; Demonstrated ability to retrieve and analyze information from hard copy files, microfilm, and computer database(s).and#8226; Ability to understand, communicate, and interpret moderately complex engineering and geological information to others.and#8226; Ability to learn and understand oil and gas policy and procedures, and interpret processes.and#8226; Ability to accurately file, sort, organize, and distribute documents and retrieve files.and#8226; Ability to operate copy machine, fax, scanner, and other general office equipment.and#8226; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.and#8226; Ability to lift, carr

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