TBPELS is a small, dynamic state agency with the ability to offer merit raises based on meeting or exceeding performance. Total compensation includes competitive salary, retirement savings, generous time off, comprehensive medical benefits, wellness program, professional and personal development training, and conveniently located in Austin, Texas, just south of Riverside Drive on the access road of Interstate 35.

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Engineering Specialist will perform complex (journey-level) to advanced (senior-level) engineering work. Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Work is expected to be performed under general-limited supervision with moderate-considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Specialist will review applications for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors in Texas.
• Position requires strong attention to detail in technical reviews of applications for licensure which includes extensive and detailed review of education, experience, and examination qualifications.
• Will be responsible for making sound recommendations based on the technical analysis to management and the board regarding applicant’s qualifications for exams, exam waivers, and licensure as appropriate.
• Primary duties may include filing, responding to emails, phone calls and faxed requests; other duties will include performing qualify control auditing of scanned confidential documents, performing outreach presentations, and developing application processing improvements.
• Adhere to departmental customer response deadlines while providing excellent customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Hours of employment are to be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours may change based on business needs and may vary in accordance with departmental policies for alternative work schedules. This position is eligible for telecommuting some percentage of the work week but may require team members to come into the office for scheduled meetings and may be required for other unscheduled requests with 72-hour notice for any TBPELS business need. Travel and use of rental or personal vehicle may be necessary. A candidate for teleworking must have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other applications during regular business hours.

The Engineering Specialist will be interviewed and selected by the Director of Licensing and Executive Director and reports directly to the Director of Licensing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with engineering degree.

Preferred Education: Advanced education may substitute for experience.

Experience:

• Engineer II – four years of experience with planning, organizing and coordinating projects and activities; applying engineering concepts in technical reviews.
• Engineer III – six years of experience with planning, organizing and coordinating projects and activities; applying engineering concepts in technical reviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data entry, maintaining and updating confidential records through the use of an internal database.
• Demonstrated leadership skills of both teams and projects.

License / Certifications:

• A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver’s license. Twenty percent travel may be necessary.
• Texas Professional Engineer license or attaining the designation of Professional Engineer within 1 year of employment.

The engineering specialist should possess:

• Ability to interpret and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing regulatory programs.
• Ability to routinely read, interpret, compose correspondences, reports, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and other related software.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with peers.
• Ability to handle high level information in a confidential manner. Advanced organization skills with strong attention to detail.

OTHER

Physical requirements and environmental settings: Work environment is non-smoking. While performing duties of position, must be able to work extended periods at a computer, with telephone, printer noise, overall, moderately high noise

levels. Normal office building, common areas; may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with business activities and human contact.

Mostly sedentary in nature; may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; safe lifting and may carry item weighing up to 30 pounds.

VETERANS

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of Air Force – 3A1X1, 3M0X1; Army – 15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y; Coast Guard – 360, YN; Marines – 0100,

0111, 4133, 0102, 0170; Navy – SH, YN, SN, YNS, 641X, 741X or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirement may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/ MOSC_EngineeringandDesign.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL APPLICATIONS: Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be contacted. Should you be contacted for an interview and require reasonable accommodation, please inform the scheduling representative of such accommodation.

The selected applicant must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be confirmed using E-Verify. All males who are age 18 through 25 and required to register with the Selective Service must present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.

TBPELS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in its activities. Minorities, veterans, and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply.