You will be trusted to:

• Manage environmental permitting and compliance for complex water resource construction and maintenance projects throughout Texas both directly and by managing outside consultants. This will include ensuring compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineering regulations, state water quality rules, endangered species requirements, local municipal and county regulations, and other resource planning and permitting requirements relevant in Texas.
• Serve as an environmental resource for LCRA staff. Interpret regulatory requirements, develop and implement procedures and manage impacts to operations.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies and local governments as necessary and participate in external professional associations.
• Participate in the research, development and implementation of environmental policies and procedures to accommodate new or changed environmental regulations and/or LCRA operations.
• Perform complex site assessments, including evaluations of permitting and compliance implications for water resource development or infrastructure projects, and environmental impact and risk assessments of current and proposed facility operations.

You qualify with:

• Six or more years of experience in assessment, interpretation, implementation or administration of environmental regulations, programs, policies or other relevant experience, including experience with preparing technical reports and communicating with regulatory agencies.
• A degree(s) in environmental science, chemistry, wildlife biology, geology, ecological management, conservation science, business, engineering, risk management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

• Previous USACE permitting experience
• Previous experience performing natural resource assessments
• Previous major infrastructure project experience

You gain:

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

• Life and disability insurance

• Wellness program including wellness incentive

• Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.