TCEQ - Applications Administrator

TCEQ - Applications Administrator Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location: Texas-AustinWork Locations: Headquarters (582-HQAUS Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Job: Computer and Mathematical

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 0313

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 23

Salary (Pay Basis): 6, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Nov 21, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date: Dec 5, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Description

Are you an experienced Applications Administrator, 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

• Lead and/or coordinate the administration, upgrading, testing, troubleshooting, delivery, and maintenance of enterprise application systems and environments for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Lead and/or coordinate the administration of software environments and applications to ensure systems meet the business needs of the agency. Determine operational, technical, and support requirements for the installation, operation, and maintenance of applications, and computer and management information systems.
• Lead, plan, schedule, and coordinate systems implementations and upgrades. Analyze and test new or existing procedures, applications, information systems, or utility programs for efficiency and effectiveness. Plan, document, and implement, and/or lead the implementation of software security measures.
• Communicate/Interface with management and other technical teams to ensure enterprise level service needs are anticipated and met.
• Document enterprise system configurations and changes; and act as a mentor and technical resource for junior systems administrators.

Qualifications

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the design, implementation, and/or administration of multilayer IT environments.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and administering Microsoft server operating systems.
• Experience administering cloud-based infrastructure platforms like Azure, OCI, and/or AWS.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in an information technologies or related field from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment.

OR

Completion of 15 semester hours in information technologies from an accredited college, plus five (5) years of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment.

OR

Six (6) years of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment.

All the above experience options must have included successful completion of two (2) years as a full-time UNIX, LINUX, Novell, or Windows Server Systems Administrator in a multi-platform environment.

**Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.

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

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (M.O.S.) CODES

M.O.S. codes can be found at:

Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer