TCEQ - GIS Analyst - Work Lead (00056359)
Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: RMT Headquarters 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753
Job: Computer and Mathematical
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 0273
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 24
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,499.00 - 6,499.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Mar 13, 2026, 4:25:19 PM
Closing Date: Mar 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Description
Are you an experienced GIS Analyst - Work Lead, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ Administrative Services, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide - the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Information Resources Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Plan, assign, distribute, and oversee the work of the geographic information systems (GIS) work group: monitor and coordinate workloads, program effectiveness, and recommend changes. Provide technical guidance on all GIS applications to ensure team’s goals and objectives are met in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; and collaborate with management to identify, recommend, and pursue effective delivery of all GIS services. Assist with the hiring process and provides input regarding performance and development of staff.
- Provide consulting and expertise to customers, co-workers, and management on the application of GIS and related technologies to such fields as resource development and management, analysis of environmental hazards and contaminants, and planning. Monitor and coordinate ArcGIS client software and licensing.
- Oversee GIS Administration, including upgrade of geodatabases and ArcGIS Enterprise/Server infrastructure. Oversee the development of REST map services. Ensure the maintenance and availability of the ArcGIS Online environment. Oversee the maintenance of spatial databases that are relevant to the agency mission. Provide communication strategies between GIS and non-GIS databases. Document procedures, validate data for accuracy and completeness, complete approved metadata forms, and incorporate the data into geographic data applications or cartographic products.
- Oversee the development of GIS or applications that allow users to analyze environmental impacts or produce maps. Responsible for the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project documentation including project pages, initiation, analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, and project close out requirements. Oversee the creation and production of cartographic products and maps that represent spatial data. Oversee and ensure created documents and webpages meet the agency’s accessibility and web publishing standards.
Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading and coordinating others in: solving problems, testing, configuration, or implementing geographic information system programs.
- Experience querying GIS databases in Oracle.
- Experience in enterprise application user access and license management.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Experience in the administration of a program relevant to assignment.
OR
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment.
TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK
See instructions on 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 qualifications listed above.
WORK SCHEDULE Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Information Resources Division.
BENEFITS
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
- Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
- Professional development opportunities
- Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
- Work-Life Balance
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 (M.O.S.) CODES
M.O.S. 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.
