RRC - Manager IV - V - Subsurface Investigation Unit - Oil & Gas Division (00051361)Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

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

Job: Management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 1603 1604

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 25 26

Salary (Pay Basis): 7,500.00 - 9,500.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Jul 23, 2025, 7:12:36 AM

Closing Date: Aug 6, 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

Oversees the planning, daily operations, and management of the Subsurface Investigation (SSI) unit, a new field assistance and compliance unit, and one of the six business units in the Technical Permitting section of the Oil and Gas Division. The SSI unit will surveil, investigate and provide support to field staff regarding subsurface incidents related to the functions of the Technical Permitting section, especially injection well permits (e.g., well blowouts, surface flows, sinkholes). The SSI manager will take an active role in shaping this new unit, including hiring new staff, leading the creation of new tools and procedures. The manager will supervise a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds including engineering, geoscience and data analysis. Works under the supervision of the Deputy Asst. Director of Technical Permitting with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The manager will work very closely with Field Operations staff, the Chief Engineer and other senior staff.

Essential Job Duties

a. identify and document field incidents for investigation (e.g., blowout near disposal well),

b. recommend data collection and remedial actions to resolve incidents,

c. determine causal factors (e.g., injection wells),

d. evaluate permit compliance related to an incident,

e. coordinate and track operator-led efforts to resolve incidents and manage reservoir pressure,

f. pursue enforcement of permits and rules (including hearing testimony),

g. pursue recompense of state funded plugging funds expended,

h. identify common factors associated with field incidents, and

i. recommend regulatory changes to prevent future incidents.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Manager IV

Manager V

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Please note:The effective date of hire for this position will be September 1, 2025, or thereafter.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

Work Environment:

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment; the noise level in the work environment ranges from low-to-moderate.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to operate a computer and appropriate office equipment. Must be able to read and interpret diagrams of engineering, geological and other information.

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.

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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.