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Job 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
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 :

The Railroad Commission of Texas' Oversight and Safety Division, Alternative Fuels Safety Department (AFS) has oversight of approximately 89,000 alternative fuel installations and equipment in Texas. Alternative fuels are defined as liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas / LPG / Propane / Butane / Isobutane / Propylene / Butylene's), compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). AFS is seeking a Field Inspector in AFS District 09 in the East Central Texas area. District 09 consists of the following Counties : Robertson, Brazos, Grimes, Burleson, Washington, Austin, Bastrop, Lee, Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, Caldwell, Gonzales, Guadalupe. (The following link will take you to the AFS district map : https : / / rrc.texas.gov / media / amehrrdt / afs-districtcounties.pdf.)

Work involves on-site technical inspections of alternative fuel installations and equipment (such as bulk storage, cylinder filling, service station, public, commercial and industrial installations, transport trucks, school buses and mass transit vehicles) as well as conducting incident / accident investigations, complaint investigations and special inspections. The inspector determines compliance with state statutes, safety rules, adopted national standards, and federal code requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work with industry professionals to ensure safe operation standards. Inspectors perform site visits and provide current information on statutes and adopted rules and ensure installations and equipment meet safety requirements and regulations. Work is completed under moderate supervision of the Inspector Manager and Department Director.

Essential Job Duties :

For initial training, extensive overnight travel of 50% or more for the first six months to one year.

Training for LPG, CNG, and LNG will be provided. At the conclusion of training on each fuel type, management level certification exams will be administered in written or electronic format. You will be required to pass these tests with a minimum score of 80% for the CNG Cat 3 exam, 80% LNG Cat 35 exam, and a minimum score of 85% for the LPG Cat E exam. Individual will be given 2 chances to pass the exams with the required score.

Daily and overnight travel includes completing inspections, investigations and attending training. Daily travel is 80% or more with minimal overnight travel after initial training is completed.

Perform timely inspections and report findings on a consistent basis.

Must have scheduling flexibility to be on-call as needed to respond to emergency situations and conduct incident / accident investigations.

Complete and submit weekly inspection reports, investigations, and special projects.

Utilize a state-issued laptop computer to schedule work assignments, complete reports and telecommute.

Operation of a state-issued vehicle with extensive driving and field work.

Respond to inquiries regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Applicants must reside in either Robertson, Brazos, or Burleson Counties of District 09, while reporting to the Austin office as required.

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Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Graduation from a standard senior high school or G.E.D.

One or more years' LPG / CNG / LNG or Two or more years technical / inspection experience in a related or other professional field.

A valid Texas Driver's License.

Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to Robertson, Brazos, or Burleson County in District 09. District 09 consists of the following Counties : Roberson, Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Washington, Austin, Bastrop, Lee, Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, Caldwell, Gonzales, & Guadalupe (The following link will take you to the AFS district map : https : / / rrc.texas.gov / media / amehrrdt / afs-districtcounties.pdf.)

Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8 : 00AM - 5 : 00PM with occasional flexible hours, nights, weekends.

Experience and education may substitute for each other on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications :

BA / BS degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Corrosion Technology or other job-related field.

Five or more years' professional work experience.

Two or more years' experience implementing technical and administrative procedures, rules, regulations, policies, and enforcement guidelines.

Two or more years' experience composing professional business correspondence and documents with effective use of grammar, reading and comprehension, and appropriate audience content.

Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Working knowledge and understanding of alternative fuels.

Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.

Ability to travel overnight on a regular basis is required as necessary to complete work assignments.

Ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and in writing) technical information to a variety of audiences.

Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions; climb, stoop, and reach low and high areas; crawl in cramped quarters, and lift or move up to 75 pounds.

Ability to walk and stand for considerable lengths of time is required while conducting inspections and other assigned duties.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work effectively on a team.

Ability to address issues / concerns in a professional manner.

Ability to maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

Ability to respond to high pressure situations and meet changing demands and timelines.

Ability to learn regulations and standards. This includes the ability to pass required quizzes and exams at, or above, the required scores.

Proficiency in the use of computer systems utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and database systems as well as the use of standard office equipment.

Work Hours and Telework : 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 and telework 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.

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