TCEQ - Attorney I

Are you an Attorney, 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 and at Agenda meetings, other public meetings, alternative dispute resolution proceedings and/or other agency proceedings. Assist the Office of the Attorney General in matters referred. Provide assistance to agency staff, citizen groups, public officials, and the general public resulting from written correspondence, personal contact, or telephone inquiries. Advise agency staff on legal matters. Assist the public with the application of state laws and agency rules. Attend public meetings on permitting matters. Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and briefs. Participate in the drafting of, or related work on, basic agency rules and/or policies. Participate in various special projects for the Environmental Law Division, e.g., surveying other states’ laws, reviewing public notice templates, serving on or assisting the Legislative Assignment Team, serving as intern coordinator, etc. QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEAdmission to the State Bar of Texas.NOTE: Applicants who plan to take the July 2026 Texas Bar Exam may be considered for employment in a non-Attorney position while awaiting exam results.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.