Environmental Permitting Manager

Port Of Corpus Christi Authority•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Environmental Permitting Manager leads the Permitting Functional Area within the Environmental Planning & Compliance Department at Port Corpus Christi Authority. The role oversees federal and state permitting for construction and operation, including opportunities to beneficially use dredge material to support habitat creation. It is interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with internal departments, external stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and the Environmental Compliance Manager, while supporting the Director of Environmental Planning & Compliance. The position manages permit strategies, applications, conditions, environmental documents, surveys, inspections, and related projects and consultants. It also advances habitat creation and climate resilience initiatives, evaluates project plans and specifications, represents PCCA in coastal resource management collaborations, and guides staff. The manager serves as the designated Environmental Group lead on the Incident Management Team and participates in rotating after-hours spill call-out duty for at least one month per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
At least ten years of overall professional experience.
At least seven years of experience in practices and disciplines related to environmental-regulation application, habitat creation, and coastal resilience.
Experience in contract and project management.
Experience managing personnel.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during employment.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, managing concurrent projects and changing priorities.
Ability to work independently in a structured environment and contribute to an energetic, dedicated team.
Strong organizational and planning skills, including setting priorities, taking initiative, and exercising sound independent judgment.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook, and related applications.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply PCCA policies, tariffs, SEAPORT values, and state and federal laws.
Ability to collaborate with people across diverse technical disciplines.
Ability to define issues, conduct research, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound independent conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to integrate information from multiple sources to develop creative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Ability to perform the listed physical job functions, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, and typing; occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, and lifting or moving up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to walk and stand on level or inclined surfaces, climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, and crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows and knees, and reach above and below shoulders.
Ability to work in an office and at work sites with exposure to adverse weather, fumes or air particulates, heights, precarious locations, electrical-shock risks, moving mechanical parts, and moderate noise; ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and through devices such as phones and mobile phones.
Ability to operate mechanical and electrical equipment, light-weight highway vehicles, and standard office equipment.
Ability to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings and/or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Wetland delineation professional certification(s) or credential.
Project Management Professional certification(s) or credential.
Experience in GIS.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop permit strategies supporting new infrastructure construction and commercial activities.
Collaborate with regulatory agencies, nonprofit organizations, industry groups, academic groups, and other external stakeholders on PCCA permitting activities.
Cultivate beneficial-use opportunities for dredge material placement that advance habitat creation and climate resilience targets and initiatives.
Collect and interpret technical and analytical data; research issues; and evaluate strategies, technologies, and partnerships to streamline permit actions.
Represent PCCA at coastal resource management meetings, workshops, and collaborations.
Administer environmental documents, plans, permit applications, and National Environmental Policy Act coordination.
Manage surveys and inspections of PCCA facilities, properties, and project sites.
Manage permit-condition obligations and ensure internal stakeholders meet obligations, including reporting requirements.
Coordinate with engineering design professionals to deploy nature-based solutions aligned with long-term environmental and sustainability targets and initiatives.
Evaluate plans, specifications, and bid documents for PCCA projects and tenant properties for consistency with existing permit requirements and habitat creation initiatives.
Assist with developing the Department Work Plan and associated capital and expense budget.
Provide guidance and leadership to staff and oversee coordination of team members’ assignments.
Manage PCCA projects, including third-party consultants; draft technical requirements and scopes of work; and negotiate and manage professional service agreements.
Monitor permit applications by other entities and new regulations for impacts to PCCA property and operations.
Participate in rotating after-hours spill call-out duty for a minimum of one month per year.
Adhere to PCCA policies and SEAPORT values, maintain good employee relations, foster a supportive team environment, and assist senior management and office staff where appropriate.
Drive PCCA vehicles to complete assigned tasks safely and courteously, follow vehicle-use procedures, and work the hours needed to fulfill position objectives.
Serve on the Incident Management Team as the designated Environmental Group lead.
Be CPR certified or obtain CPR certification within the first year of employment.