TCEQ - Attorney III

Are you an experienced Attorney III, 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 TEAMAs 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. See details about what we do .This position is a member of our Environmental Law Division.Here’s What You’ll Be Doing Represent Executive Director during the contested case hearing process—handles the more prolonged, complex, or unusual matters—and at agency agenda meetings, alternative dispute resolution proceedings and/or other agency proceedings. Assist the Office of the Attorney General in civil actions brought by or against the agency. Negotiate settlement agreements. Confer with and advise agency staff on interpretation and application of laws and rules concerning the agency. Participate in the drafting of, or related work on, agency rules. Respond to public inquiries. Prepare legal opinions on behalf of division, interpreting provisions and reviewing drafts of laws and rules affecting agency operations and administration. Conduct legal research. Prepare legal opinions, briefs, and other legal documents. Analyze bills during the legislative session for impact on the agency. Participate in various special projects for the Environmental Law Division, e.g., conducting training, serving on or assisting the Legislative Assignment Team, etc. QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEAdmission to the State Bar of Texas plus five years of full-time experience in the practice of law, or employment in a responsible position involving legal work as a primary duty or three years of full-time experience in the practice of environmental law or employment involving environmental legal work.OROne year six months of full-time experience as an Attorney II for the TCEQ.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 SCHEDULEStandard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Environmental Law 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 Professional development opportunities Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state Wellness Program and Activities Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ Work-Life BalanceCONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTTCEQ 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.) CODESM.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.