RRC - Alternative Fuels Safety Inspector - Austin (District 19)

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%27 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%27s Oversight and Safety Division, Alternative Fuels Safety Department (AFS), oversees approximately 89,000 alternative fuel installations and pieces of equipment in Texas. Alternative fuels are defined as liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas/LPG/Propane/Butane/Isobutane/Propylene/Butylene), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG). AFS is seeking a Field Inspector in AFS District 19 in the Central Texas area. District 19 consists of the following Counties: Travis, Bastrop, Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, Caldwell, and Gonzales. (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 conduct site visits, provide current information on statutes and adopted rules, and ensure that installations and equipment meet safety requirements and regulations. Work is completed under the 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 for 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 CNG and LNG and a minimum score of 85% for LPG. • Daily and overnight travel includes completing inspections, investigations, and attending training. Daily travel is 80% or more, with overnight travel frequency dependent on the location of the inspector%27s HQ after initial training is completed. • Perform timely inspections and report findings on a consistent basis, working from a generated district annual schedule. • 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 any of the counties of District 19, while reporting to the Austin office as required. For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ComplianceInspectionandInvestigation.pdf 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%27 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%27s Oversight and Safety Division, Alternative Fuels Safety Department (AFS), oversees approximately 89,000 alternative fuel installations and pieces of equipment in Texas. Alternative fuels are defined as liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas/LPG/Propane/Butane/Isobutane/Propylene/Butylene), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG). AFS is seeking a Field Inspector in AFS District 19 in the Central Texas area. District 19 consists of the following Counties: Travis, Bastrop, Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, Caldwell, and Gonzales. (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 conduct site visits, provide current information on statutes and adopted rules, and ensure that installations and equipment meet safety requirements and regulations. Work is completed under the 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 for 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 CNG and LNG and a minimum score of 85% for LPG. • Daily and overnight travel includes completing inspections, investigations, and attending training. Daily travel is 80% or more, with overnight travel frequency dependent on the location of the inspector%27s HQ after initial training is completed. • Perform timely inspections and report findings on a consistent basis, working from a generated district annual schedule. • 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 any of the counties of District 19, while reporting to the Austin office as required. For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ComplianceInspectionandInvestigation.pdf Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a standard senior high school or G.E.D. One or more years of LPG/CNG/LNG, or three or more years of 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 one of the Counties in District 19. District 19 consists of the following Counties: Travis, Bastrop, Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, Caldwell, and Gonzales. (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, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional flexible hours, nights, and 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 of professional work experience. Two or more years of experience implementing technical and administrative procedures, rules, regulations, policies, and enforcement guidelines. Two or more years of 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 regularly travel overnight to complete work assignments as necessary. 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 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 : Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with 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 log in:  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 to 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. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a standard senior high school or G.E.D. One or more years of LPG/CNG/LNG, or three or more years of 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 one of the Counties in District 19. District 19 consists of the following Counties: Travis, Bastrop, Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, Caldwell, and Gonzales. (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, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional flexible hours, nights, and 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 of professional work experience. Two or more years of experience implementing technical and administrative procedures, rules, regulations, policies, and enforcement guidelines. Two or more years of 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 regularly travel overnight to complete work assignments as necessary. 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 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 : Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with 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 log in:  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 to 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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