TCEQ - Manager IV; TCEQ

Job Title

Manager IV (TCEQ Employees Only) )

TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Texas – Austin

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

Management

Regular

State Job Code: 1603

$6,948.00 – $6,948.00 (Monthly)

1

Exempt

Posted:
Feb 18, 2026, 5:53:37 PM

Closing Date:
Mar 5, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Are you a Manager, 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.

As part of TCEQ’s Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas’ water resources. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Water Quality Planning Division.

Perform highly complex managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Division Support Section of the Water Quality Planning Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, facilitating the division in accomplishing its mission.

Manage and oversee the daily activities and operations of the section which include workloads for administrative functions, public information requests, travel coordination, website administration, grant management, contract management, and purchasing.

Complete and oversee personnel management functions, which include interviewing, hiring, developing staff, performance management, etc.

Communicate pertinent information to staff, management, and internal and external stakeholders; coordinate section activities with other programs within the division and agency.

Establish goals, objectives, guidance, and/or procedures for the section and propose recommendations to improve operations; develop and maintain section budget.

Required Education & Experience

Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department relevant to assignment.

or

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

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.

Transcript/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 Water Quality Planning Division.

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

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.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.