Environmental Division Director

Williamson County•Georgetown: 3151 S/E Inner Loop, TX

About The Position

The Environmental Division Director is responsible for the daily operations of Williamson County’s Environmental Division and ensuring compliance with State and County requirements. The Division oversees the County’s On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) program, Landfill, and Storm Water Discharge Program (MS4). The position reports to the Senior Director of Infrastructure or County Engineer and supervises staff. It involves regular travel between work sites, indoor and outdoor work in all environments (including inclement weather), and may require work outside normal office hours. The Director may be designated essential personnel during emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Ten years of practical Civil Engineering experience, including five years in wastewater treatment, onsite septic system design, and stormwater pollution prevention plan preparation.
Five years of supervisory experience.
Prior budget development experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Registered Professional Engineer license.
TCEQ Designated Representative certification, or obtain it within one year.
Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Management Certificate, or obtain it within one year.
Valid driver’s license required within 30 days of employment.
Ability to walk one mile without stopping, lift up to 25 pounds, see and interpret plans, and operate a motor vehicle.
Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of various CAD design programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of ARC-GIS software, including the ability to perform advanced spatial data analysis and editing.
Experience with environmental permitting at state and federal levels.
Experience with wastewater collection design.
Experience with wastewater treatment design, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment.
Experience with on-site sewage facility aerobic treatment unit design.
Experience with onsite sewage facility design and inspection.
Experience with environmental statute compliance, including Texas Water Code Chapters 7 and 26.
Experience with environmental statute compliance, including Texas Health and Safety Code Chapters 341, 343, 363, and 366.
Experience with Texas Administrative Code compliance, including 30 TAC Chapters 213, 217, 285, 290, and 330.
Experience with Section 404 USACE wetlands permitting.
Experience with right-of-way acquisition and utility coordination.
Experience with construction materials specifications.
Bilingual ability in Spanish.
Knowledge of TCEQ regulations, including Edwards Aquifer, storm water, OSSF, landfills, and water wells.
Prior contract management experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead designated representative for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for environmental compliance across all aspects of OSSF program management.
Assign inspection and review projects to staff and develop workload management programs.
Manage personnel, including hiring, termination, staff development, performance reviews, and recommendations for personnel changes.
Prepare and manage the department budget and collaborate with senior leadership on budget needs.
Work with senior leadership on research and planning to improve departmental operations and procedures.
Manage the County’s MS4 permit program to ensure compliance with State regulations, including reporting and responding to investigation requests.
Prepare MS4 discharge permit updates.
Manage the Landfill Operations Contract.
Create and administer policies and meet with County management, Commissioners, and staff regarding policy and program management issues.
Meet with customers to provide guidance and receive critical feedback.
Respond to technical questions from homeowners and designers about TCEQ OSSF procedures, requirements, and design standards.
Prepare reports for TCEQ to demonstrate program compliance.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and review publications to stay current on relevant principles, practices, and developments.
Perform special duties as assigned.