Environmental Division Director

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Infrastructure or County Engineer, responsible for the daily operations of the Environmental Division, ensuring compliance with State and County requirements. The Environmental Division is responsible for the County’s On-Site Sewage Facility program, Landfill, and Storm Water Discharge Program (MS4).

• Acts as the lead designated representative for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for environmental compliance for all aspects of On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) program management
• Assigns inspection and review projects to staff members and develops workload management programs
• Performs personnel management including hiring, termination, and staff development
• Completes performance reviews and recommends personnel changes
• Prepares and manages department budget and collaborates with senior leadership regarding budget needs
• Collaborates with senior leadership in research and planning related to the improvement of operations and procedures of the department
• Manages County's MS4 permit program to ensure environmental compliance with State regulations including reporting and responding to investigation requests
• Prepares Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) discharge permit updates
• Manages Landfill Operations Contract
• Creates and administers policies, meets with County management, Commissioners and staff regarding policy and program management issues
• Meets with customers to provide guidance and receive critical feedback
• Responds to technical questions from homeowners and designers regarding TCEQ OSSF procedures, requirements, and design standards
• Creates reports for TCEQ to demonstrate program compliance
• Performs special duties as assigned
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and reviews publications to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments

• Reports directly to
  - Senior Director of Infrastructure or County Engineer
• Direct Reports
  - Yes

• Position involves walking one (1) mile without stopping
• Position involves lifting to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Position involves seeing and interpreting plans
• Position involves operating a motor vehicle

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Regular travel between work sites as required

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline
• Ten (10) years’ experience in practical Civil Engineering with five (5) years in wastewater treatment, onsite septic system design, and stormwater pollution prevention plan preparation
• Five (5) years supervisory experience
• Prior budget development experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• See licensure requirements below

• Registered Professional Engineer
• TCEQ Designated Representative or obtained within one year
• Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Management Certificate or obtained within one year

• Valid driver’s license

• Master's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of various CAD design programs
• Demonstrated…