TBPELS - Engineer II - III

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.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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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.