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

- Telework options for eligible positions

- 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 highly complex investigation work to review compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies. Work involves planning, coordinating, overseeing, or conducting investigations relating to oil and gas activities for the Railroad Commission, or in coordination with other State and Federal agencies, industrial security, and/or law enforcement. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties

- Oversees and conducts investigations of alleged non-compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.

- Collects, evaluates, analyzes, and summarizes evidence and investigative findings and recommends actions regarding alleged violations of laws, rules, and regulations.

- Conducts case investigations for the Commission.

- Coordinates investigations with law enforcement personnel, as needed.

- Communicates with members of the general public in reference to complaints or other problems regarding alleged illegal or fraudulent activity or misconduct in the oil field.

- Researches records pertinent to issues under investigation by gathering and assessing necessary documents in a timely manner.

- Prepares or compiles necessary paperwork relating to research, such as explanatory memorandum and court documents.

- May assist in case trial preparation for attorneys and law enforcement.

- May prepare and present evidence and testimony as a witnesses in administrative hearings and court proceedings.

- Performs records research as requested for other State and Federal agencies, industry security, and law enforcement.

- Performs records research for Commission divisions or the Commissioners as requested.

- Oversee and evaluate the preparation and maintenance of investigation records and reports.

- Attend various task force meetings.

- Generates reports relating to case files and certain performance measurements.

- Oversees the internal investigation of permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with code and licensing requirements; makes recommendations on any violations noted during investigations.

- Performs related work as assigned.

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

Qualifications

General Qualifications - Experience and Education

- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred; experience and education may be substituted for one another.

- Experience in investigative work.

- Knowledge of investigative principles, techniques, and procedures; and general knowledge of court procedures, practices, and rules of evidence.

- Skill in the operation of technical equipment and detection devices, as well as in mediation and negotiation techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

- In-depth knowledge of the Railroad Commission Oil & Gas Division regulations, requirements, and practices.

- Highly motivated self-starter with willingness to handle a complex caseload and ability to exercise sound judgment;

- Extensive experience with oil and gas regulatory requirements promulgated by the Commission;

- Experience with investigations of situations involving non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

- Ability to plan, organize, and conduct investigations; to interpret and apply laws and regulations; to work with members of local, state, and federal agencies; to conduct interviews and gather facts; to evaluate findings; to prepare reports; to testify in hearings and court proceedings; to communicate effectively; and to assign and/or supervise the work of others; and,

- Ability to interact effectively with the public, industry, and law enforcement.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

- Ability to analyze complex compliance problems and present analysis and recommendations both verbally and in writing

- Strong working knowledge of Texas’s statutory and regulatory requirements for the oil and gas industry;

- Knowledge of principles, practices, and proceedings of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, as well as agency administrative rules and regulations;

- Skill in investigation, research, writing, and analysis; identifying and solving complex problems, and in using good judgment to identify courses of action;

- Ability to manage and prioritize a complex workload and to meet applicable goals, objectives and performance metrics;

- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;

- Ability to take initiative and work independently;

- Ability to work effectively on a team, including ad-hoc teams involving persons from outside the Commission;

- Ability to address issues/concerns in a professional manner;

- Ability to maintain working relationships with internal/external stakeholders;

- Ability to understand and explain complex issues, regulations, and standards;

- Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills; and,

- Proficiency in the use of computer systems utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and database systems.

- Ability to handle occasional travel on Commission business (up to 10%) .

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. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agency’s approved Telework Plan. 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.