RRC - Programmer III - IV

RRC - Programmer III - IV (00051533)Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

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

Job: Computer and Mathematical

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code: 0243 0244

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 24 B26

Salary (Pay Basis): 6,377.50 - 7,580.55 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Jul 31, 2025, 2:03:40 PM

Closing Date: Aug 14, 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.

General Description

Performs advanced (senior-level) computer programming in an IMS/application mainframe environment. Work involves overseeing programming projects, analyzing proposed applications, and designing software solutions. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Duties

- Oversees and/or performs work on programming projects, including those that are highly complex in nature and/or large in scale.

- Oversees and/or writes test plans and test cases.

- Oversees and/or develops diagrams and flowcharts to represent operations and data flow for applications.

- Coordinates and/or performs highly complex coding, testing, and debugging applications as requested by end user management.

- Coordinates and/or analyzes proposed applications regarding equipment requirements and capabilities.

- Coordinates and/or analyzes, reviews, and revises software to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures.

- Coordinates and/or performs the research and analysis required for project proposals, software, and systems modifications.

- Develop instructions or manuals for end users.

- Provides technical advice and assistance in matters related to programming activities.

- May lead the work of others.

- Develops, analyzes, and revises system designs, procedures, program code, test cases, and quality standards.

- Formulates logical descriptions of problems and devises optimum solutions.

- Adheres to and recommends information systems security requirements and processes in use at the agency.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional military crosswalk information may be accessed at:

www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdf

Qualifications

Programmer III

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university with coursework in data processing, computer science, business administration, or a related field

- 5+ years’ detailed knowledge of developing and maintaining IMS/application mainframe applications - 5+ years’ CICS/BMS experience - 3+ years’ experience in COBOL, CICS, JCL, REXX, ISPF, File-Aid or a similar product

Preferred Qualifications

- Hands-on experience with Mark IV

- Hands-on experience with Jobtrac

- 5+ years’ ISPF and other IBM utilities experience. - 5+ years’ experience working with File Aid. - 3+ years’ experience working with Expediter - 3+ years’ JCL experience - 3+ years’ experience working with IMS and VSAM - 3+ years’ experience reading code, understanding business rules, and modifying programs based on user requirements.

Programmer IV

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university with coursework in data processing, computer science, business administration, or a related field. - 6+ years’ detailed knowledge of developing and maintaining IMS/application mainframe applications - 6+ years’ CICS/BMS experience

- Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

- 4+ years’ experience in COBOL, CICS, JCL, REXX, ISPF, File-Aid or a similar product.

Preferred Qualifications

- Hands-on experience with Mark IV

- Hands-on experience with Jobtrac

- 6+ years’ ISPF and other IBM utilities experience. - 6+ years’ experience working with File Aid. - 4+ years’ experience working with Expediter - 4+ years’ JCL experience - 4+ years’ experience working with IMS and VSAM - 4+ years’ experience reading code, understanding business rules, and modifying programs based on user requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- CICS/BMS

- IMS

- COBOL

- General mainframe - (JCL, ISPF, IBM utilities, Vendor product file aid, expeditor)

- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis; of computer operations procedures and systems; and of computer programming languages.

- Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, programming, the use of hardware and software, and modifying or developing software for applications.

- Ability to process information logically; to design programs and systems logic; to prepare program specifications; to code, test, and debug software; to interpret technical information related to programming and other areas of data processing; and to communicate effectively.

Work Hours: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, onsite (1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701). 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.