RRC - Program Specialist IV - Operations Division

RRC - Program Specialist IV - Operations Division (00051606)Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Primary Location: Texas-AustinWork Locations: RRC Headquarters 1701 N Congress Avenue Austin 78701

Job: Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 1573

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 20

Salary (Pay Basis): 5,263.16 - 6,556.53 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Aug 7, 2025, 3:07:57 PM

Closing Date: Aug 21, 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

- Flexible work schedules

- 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

- 401(k), 457(b) and Roth

- Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees

- Tuition Reimbursement

- 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 Program Specialist IV performs senior-level maintenance and facility support work for the Railroad Commission of Texas. This position is responsible for assisting with moving office furniture and equipment, supporting mailroom operations, and performing basic facility maintenance tasks. This role is a critical, high-demand position that ensures the smooth operation of agency facilities and support services. Due to the hands-on and responsive nature of the work, regular and dependable on-site attendance is essential.. Work is performed under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

- Maintain day-to-day agency operations; reliable and consistent in-person attendance is required.

- Move and arrange office furniture, equipment, and supplies between workspaces and storage areas as needed.

- Assist with the setup and breakdown of workstations, training rooms, and conference areas.

- Provide support for daily mailroom operations, including sorting, distributing, and preparing incoming and outgoing mail.

- Perform basic facility upkeep such as replacing light bulbs, minor furniture assembly, and reporting maintenance issues.

- Assists with receiving, inventorying, and distributing supplies and materials.

- Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in common areas, storage rooms, and loading areas.

- Coordinate with vendors, staff, and couriers for deliveries and pickups as directed.

- Support agency emergency procedures and facility-related safety measures.

- Receive items in CAPPS.

- Perform other duties as assigned related to operations and support services.

- Exposure to standard office and warehouse environments.

- Some work may be performed outdoors or in facilities during maintenance or relocation activities.

- May require the use of hand tools and light equipment.

- Requires frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs.), walking, standing, carrying, and bending.

For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.

- At least one year of experience in facilities, maintenance, warehouse, or mailroom operations.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

- Valid Texas Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain.

- Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Two years or more of experience in facilities, maintenance, warehouse, or mailroom operations.

- Experience in a government, institutional, or corporate facilities environment.

- Familiarity with building maintenance procedures and tools.

- Mailroom equipment and inventory tracking experience.

- Experience with CAPPS (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Knowledge of office practices; of administrative and technical procedures; and of applicable policies, administrative codes, and statutes.

- Skill in the use of standard office equipment, computers, and computer software.

- Ability to respond to public inquiries in a timely manner; to implement administrative and technical procedures; to interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and to communicate effectively.

- Ability to plan and coordinate projects and to communicate effectively.

- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

- Ability to work independently and on a team.

- Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.

- Ability to discern colors and read diagrams/charts/maps/reference materials.

- Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8AM – 5PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, and weekends.

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.

- Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.

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.