RRC - Director II - Oil & Gas District Director - Pampa District (00049832)Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Primary Location: Texas-PampaWork Locations: RRC Pampa 200 West Foster Room 300 Pampa 79065
Job: Management
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
State Job Code: 1621
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 27
Salary (Pay Basis): 9,100.00 - 10,000.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: May 12, 2025, 10:44:50 AM
Closing Date: May 26, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Description
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. 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
•Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
•Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
•Wellness and Exercise Leave
•Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
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 Description
The Railroad Commission of Texas, recognized as a worldwide leader in the regulation of oil and gas exploration, seeks a Director of the Pampa Office to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of business operations in the Oil and Gas Division. This position offers the opportunity to work with industry, other agencies, and the general public in developing oil and gas regulatory standards and best practices.
Essential Job Duties
•Manage, evaluate, and supervise professional, technical, and administrative personnel.
•Develop and implement strategies with district office staff for accomplishing agency regulatory and statutory goals as directed by the Assistant Director of Field Operations.·
•Evaluate proposals for exceptions to Statewide Rules 5, 8, 13, and 14 to ensure compliance with the intent and purpose of these rules and protection of natural resources.
•Supervise and review work production, field assignments, inspections, and inspector reports.
•Draft correspondence to operators regarding Commission rule violations and initiate enforcement actions, as necessary.
•Draft, review, and implement technical manuals or presentations and communicate updates to staff.
•Recommend and implement training programs for field personnel.
•Review complaints filed within the District relating to oilfield operations.
•Conduct employee appraisals, develop personnel performance plans, participate in the hiring process for new employees, and recommend personnel actions as needed.
•Review existing business processes for improvement opportunities and implement necessary changes to meet strategic objectives and state/federal requirements.
•Provide leadership and mentoring to staff and identify professional development and training needs/opportunities.
•Coordinate the State-funded Well Plugging Program and the Site Remediation Program.
•Travel up to 10%, for site visits or conducting business in Austin Office.
•Participate and complete additional assignments to maintain production workflow.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
•Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
•Five years of management experience.
•Five years of experience in oil and gas industry.
•Five years of experience in oil and gas regulatory functions.
•Five years of experience in oil & gas management.
•Years of experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Preferred Qualifications
•B.S. in Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, or other sciences.
•Experience in the oil and gas industry, oil and gas regulatory functions, and Railroad Commission rules and procedures.
•Registration as a professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Professional Geologist (RPG).
•Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to both develop and motivate reports.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Knowledge in the practices of public administration, management, and budget planning.
•Knowledge of oil and gas regulatory functions and Railroad Commission rules and procedures.
•Extensive knowledge of the Railroad Commission regulations and the Oil and Gas industry.
•Advanced skills in analyzing and organizing information and devising solutions.
•Excellent and effective communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
•Skill in instructing, planning, supervising, and motivating others.
•Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft software.
•Ability to present technical material to industry, Commissioners, agency staff, and the general public, as required.
•Ability to drive a car or pickup; perform general maintenance on the vehicle; and make tire changes.
•Ability to work on tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail.
•Ability to work effectively on a team, both as a leader and as a member.
•Ability to take initiative and work independently.
•Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and on call duty.
•Must have visual acuity and the ability to discern colors.
•Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record.
•Skill in exercising logic and sound reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
•Skill in forming and maintaining positive and productive working relationships both internally and external to the Commission including with other state/public agencies, internal work teams, and state/federal oversight agencies.
•Skill in leading change.
•Skill in building and leading work teams, and managing and evaluating program and invidual performance.
•Skill in handling multiple priorities efficiently.
•Ability to learn, understand, and interpret oil and gas policies and procedures.
•Ability to establish and maintain trust and credibility with management, colleagues and direct reports.
•Ability to manage business functions and department activities.
•Ability to establish goals and objectives and hold staff accountable.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
•Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in any situation.
•Ability to develop the talents of direct reports.
•Ability to reach high and low; open, close and retrieve files from file cabinets; and lift and/or carry up to 15 pounds.
Work Hours: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Remarks:
•There is one available position.
•Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
•Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.
Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.
The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age
or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.
Pampa, TX
Full-time
$109,200-$120,000
