Permit Coordinator

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

45d•$72,305 - $107,014

About The Position

The Permit Coordinator prepares permit applications, supports public participation during the permitting process, works to obtain permits with desirable and protective requirements, and performs environmental quality activities related to permitting. The role coordinates permit schedules and documents among NTMWD staff, consultants, attorneys, government agencies, and other stakeholders; supports stormwater program administration and regulatory compliance; and contributes to project management, reporting, records management, and threatened and endangered species program coordination. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field, at least five years of specified permitting and water-quality experience, and a valid Texas Driver’s License. It involves office and field work, including driving a District vehicle and possible exposure to uneven terrain, extreme temperatures, rainy conditions, and hazardous materials. Compensation is $72,305.00–$107,014.00.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field.
At least five years of progressive TPDES/NPDES permitting, USACE permitting, and water-quality-related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
At least five years of progressive water, wastewater, and water-quality-related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Working knowledge of TPDES/NPDES and USACE permits and permitting processes.
Working knowledge of water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment processes and the parameters and special conditions commonly included in permits.
Ability to understand complex concepts and simplify information for management decision-making.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with all levels of the NTMWD organization, regulatory agencies, city officials, consultants, attorneys, and the general public.
Ability to develop, organize, use, and analyze data with Microsoft Office and other computer software applications.
Working knowledge of GIS software, extensions, and online enterprise services.
Ability to maintain a current, valid, vehicle-appropriate driver’s license for the employee’s resident state when driving for work.
Ability to perform normal physical exertion, including daily lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and maintain schedules for permit actions, information needs, and action dates to keep permitting work among NTMWD staff, consultants, and attorneys on schedule.
Prepare and coordinate permit documents with government agencies, NTMWD staff, attorneys, and consultants; create technical reports, plans, diagrams, and maps; and consolidate comments for the Permitting Supervisor.
Coordinate publication of newspaper notices for NTMWD permit actions and file applications, notices, and required correspondence in the county where the facility is located.
Assist in administering NTMWD stormwater programs and conduct activities to ensure compliance with government agency regulations.
Coordinate stormwater program activities among agencies, NTMWD staff, attorneys, construction companies, consultants, and cities.
Monitor databases for permitting, environmental, geographical, and legal information concerning area permits, development, water quality, regulations, and activities.
Serve as an assistant project manager to the Permitting Supervisor on medium-complexity projects or components of larger complex projects.
Manage relatively small or short-duration projects under the direction of the Permitting Supervisor.
Coordinate development or compilation of complex one-time or irregular reports requiring a high level of understanding of NTMWD operations.
Prepare presentations, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, procedural documents, and informational documents as requested.
Communicate with NTMWD staff, regulatory agencies, consultants, attorneys, and the public by phone, email, and in person to obtain information and prepare responses.
Capture District records in the ERMS software and ensure image accuracy and quality according to District policy and Records Department procedures.
Coordinate and maintain the threatened and endangered species program protecting species in the service area.
Perform other duties as assigned.