TCEQ - Assistant Deputy Director; TCEQ OCE

Position: TCEQ - Assistant Deputy Director (TCEQ OCE Employees Only)

Job Description - TCEQ - Assistant Deputy Director (TCEQ OCE Employees Only) )

Job Description

TCEQ - Assistant Deputy Director (TCEQ OCE Employees Only) (  )

Organization

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location

Texas-Austin

Work Locations

Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Job

Management

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

State Job Code : 1622

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 28

Salary (Pay Basis)

9,371.00 - 9,371.00 ( Monthly )

Number of Openings

1

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Posting

Jan 9, 2026, 4:37:10 PM

Closing Date

Jan 17, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Description

Are you an experienced Assistant Deputy Director, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ! 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 Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state’s environmental laws. See details about what we do .

This position is a member of our Enforcement Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Assist the Division Deputy Director with division management activities to include developing guidelines, procedures, and policies to facilitate the accurate and timely processing of work products and deliverables and the oversight of section activities.

Oversee division projects, supervise staff and resources to ensure division goals and deadlines are met. Performs personnel management functions, which includes interviewing, hiring, and developing staff, performance management, etc.

Assist the Division Deputy Director in overseeing the review and implementation of legislation for the division. Testify at administrative and legislative hearings; and respond to inquiries from members of the Legislature and their staff.

Communicate regulatory and technical information concerning enforcement matters and other technical issues to agency staff, federal and state officials, the general public, and the regulated community. Represent the division and the agency as requested.

Oversee and monitor the completion of required performance reports and recommend appropriate changes, including the quarterly Legislative Budget Board (LBB) performance measures reports, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) performance reports, and other measures.

Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment.

OR

Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department to include professional management experience where primary duties consists of planning organizing, controlling, and directing the work of an organization or formal subdivision, or team.

OR

Experience as a special assistant to a TCEQ director or deputy director developing management policies and directing/evaluating operations.

Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.

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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.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Director IIIstate classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Director III series.

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 Enforcement Division.

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

Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state

Wellness Program and Activities

Work-Life Balance

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 .

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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