RRC - Programmer V

RRC - Programmer V (00050788)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

State Job Code: 0245

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 28

Salary (Pay Basis): 7,716.66 - 10,718.09 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Jul 1, 2025, 4:13:02 PM

Closing Date: Jul 15, 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:

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 and production, seeks a Programmer V to perform complex project and operational actions and work coordination for the Mainframe Transformation section of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division. Major responsibilities include critical work to coordinate individuals and team to develop solutions to maintain high-performance software solutions using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including individual assignments that are very complex in nature or very large in scale. The technical environment includes newer technologies and services (Microsoft .NET and SQL, Mulesoft, SQL Server, Oracle, ForgeRock, Azure platform including Azure DevOps) with integrations to several legacy platforms (Java, Legacy integrations, Mainframe IMS). This position will performs highly complex coding, testing, debugging, and implementation of applications; oversee and/or perform the research and the analysis required for project proposals, software and systems modifications, and new projects; oversee and/or analyze, design, plan, diagram, and verify procedures for existing and proposed applications; and, oversee and/or develop instructions or manuals for end users. Reviews and evaluates programming efforts in relation to systems requirements. Provides technical advice, assistance, and recommendations in matters related to programming operations and problems. Work for this position is very high-paced and includes work on multiple projects, interactions with multiple teams, and interactions with multiple vendors for project success. May assign and supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Miscellaneous Requirements:

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:

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.