Senior Natural Resources Specialist - Austin, TX

Job Summary

Reviews and processes Public Water System (PWS) information, applications, documentation, and data submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding Ground Water, Revised Total Coliform, Chemical, Surface Water, and Public Notice (PN) rules.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $53,448. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., natural science, engineering, environmental studies) from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of related experience (e.g., data analysis, environmental quality management, public utilities, business administration, or related field); or six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with databases and reviewing technical documents.
• Paralegal experience.

• Performs routine reviews of information, applications, documentation, and data related to submissions by PWSs and laboratories to TCEQ; researches information and determines compliance with 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 290.
• Initiates and responds to communications and inquiries; provides assistance and technical information about natural resource and environmental rules and regulations to customers.
• Identifies systems with violations and determines/initiates appropriate follow-up.
• Inputs information into institutional databases; documents research and compliance determinations; follows established protocol for records management.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, standard operating procedures, and other documents; tracks and reports on status of assignments; provides guidance to junior staff, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.