Job description

WE ARE TCEQ

Are you ready to make a positive impact in Texas? At TCEQ, protecting the environment is at the heart of everything we do. Choose a career where your perspective, passion, and skills are valued.

We strive to protect our state’s public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.

TCEQ employees get some great perks, including a hybrid work schedule, paid leave, health insurance, and state and federal holidays. See Benefits and Perks at TCEQ.

TELEWORK: This position offers an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Legal Services, you would support the agency in making sound and consistent legal decisions. See details about what we do.

The selected candidate will be a member of the General Law Division.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The General Law Division serves as legal counsel to agency staff on issues anywhere from contracts to employment law, from public information requests to public notices. You would use your skills and experience as an Contracts Staff Attorney to:

• Perform professional legal work related to contracts, grants, and other procurement matters in the Contracts, Employment Law, & Ethics Section of the General Law Division.
• Review and draft contracts, grants, and other procurement documents. Provide sound legal advice and opinions on procurements and grants throughout the contract lifecycle (i.e., development, management, and closeout) in accordance with state and federal law and regulations.
• Represent the Executive Director in procurement-related negotiations and disputes, including protests and contract-related claims. Participates in litigation regarding breach of contract, including developing claims and coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General.
• Participate in assigned projects such as training and presentations; developing policies, rules, procedures, templates, and forms; and tracking, reviewing, analyzing, and implementing legislation.
• Mentor attorneys with less experience.

Qualifications - External

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Admission to the State Bar of Texas plus five years of full-time experience in the practice of law, or three years of full-time experience practicing legal work related to contracts, grants, and other procurement matters.

Career Ladder Progression

One year six months of full-time experience as an Attorney II for the TCEQ.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced course work in administrative, commercial, litigation, and/or transactional/contracts law (official law school transcript required).
• Experience with relevant state and federal law and regulations regarding procurements and grants.

TRANSCRIPTS / COLLEGE HOURS OR COURSE WORK: See instructionson how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the minimum or preferred qualification requirements outlined above.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Attorney I, II, III, IIIB state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in Attorney III series.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES:

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,601.00 per month

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78753: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78753

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