Permit Coordinator

This is a position for a person exhibiting attention to detail and thoroughness, and a fundamental knowledge of water, wastewater and storm water.  This position is responsible for performing administrative and technical duties essential to preparing applications and obtaining, renewing and amending water, wastewater and storm water permits.

1. Administer NTMWD’s storm water program.
2. Prepare applications and coordinate posting of notices of NTMWD water and wastewater permit applications in newspapers including filing copy of application, notices and required correspondence in the county in which the facility is located, and filing of water right permits with proper County Clerk’s office(s).
3. Coordinate circulation of draft water, wastewater and storm water permit applications and draft permits received from TCEQ to various NTMWD staff.  Receive, consolidate and summarize comments for the Permit Manager’s consideration.
4. Coordinate and maintain schedule of wastewater permit renewals and associated information needs and action dates to ensure information and activities among NTMWD staff, outside consultants, and attorneys that are necessary for permit applications and renewals to be completed on schedule.
5. Act as an assistant project manager to Permit Manager on medium complex projects or specific components of larger complex projects.
6. Act as project manager for projects of relatively small complexity or of short duration under the direction of the Permit Manager.
7. Coordinate development and/or compilation of one-time or irregular occurring reports that are complex in nature and which require a high level of understanding of NTMWD operations.
8. Prepare general presentations, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and informational documents as requested.
9. Receive inquiries from NTMWD staff, regulatory agencies, consultants, attorneys, and general public.  Summarize information requested and coordinate a response.

1. Ability to grasp complex concepts and simplify them to convey information needed by management to make informed decisions.
2. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to work with all levels of the NTMWD organization, regulatory agencies, consultants, attorneys and the general public.
4. Ability to develop, organize, utilize and analyze data using Microsoft Office and other computer software applications such as Microsoft Project.
5. Knowledge of water, wastewater and storm water processes and parameters and special conditions commonly included in water and wastewater permits.
6. Minimum of five years progressive water and wastewater related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
7. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field.
8. Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.

This position requires normal physical exertion with daily lifting requirements up to 25 pounds.  Activities may include carrying office materials, pulling and pushing file drawers and organizing paperwork.  Duties may also involve driving and field activities requiring walking on uneven terrain and in cold, hot or rainy weather conditions.  Equipment utilized includes a network computer system and/or laptop computer, various printers, calculators, copier, GPS unit, telephone and water quality sampling equipment.