Senior Natural Resources Specialist - Austin, TX

Senior Natural Resources Specialist - Austin, TX

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Position Information

Posting Number: S06528P

Position Title:

Senior Natural Resources Specialist - Austin, TX

Department:
Enterprise Development

Location:

Austin

Position Status:
Full-time

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Hybrid eligible.
• Infrequent travel (annual) for activities such as job skills training or participating in institutional and client meetings and conferences.
• Based on funding availability. The position set to continue until the start of fiscal year 8/31/2026.

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Monthly pay basis.

Reviews and processes Public Water System (PWS) information, applications, documentation, and data submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding Ground Water, Revised Total Coliform, Chemical, Surface Water and Public Notice (PN) rules.

• Performs routine reviews of information, applications, documentation, and data related to submissions by PWSs and laboratories to TCEQ; researches information and determines compliance with 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 290.
• Initiates and responds to communications and inquiries; provides assistance and technical information about natural resource and environmental rules and regulations to customers.
• Identifies systems with violations and determines/initiates appropriate follow‑up.
• Inputs information into institutional databases; documents research and compliance determinations; follows established protocol for records management.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, standard operating procedures, and other documents; tracks and reports on status of assignments; provides guidance to junior staff, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., natural science, engineering, environmental studies) from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of related experience (e.g., data analysis, environmental quality management, public utilities, or business administration); or six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Experience with databases and reviewing technical documents.
• Paralegal experience.

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PCs.
• Solid working knowledge of database entry; ability to learn TCEQ’s databases (SDWIS, CCEDS, Central Registry) and 30 TAC Chapter 290 rules; follows all applicable institutional standard operating procedures and adheres to institutional paper and electronic file management requirements.
• Skill in organization, attention to detail, communicating technical information to non‑technical individuals, and customer service.
• Ability to mentor newer staff as needed throughout the training process.
• Ability to integrate complex concepts, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clients, customers, and coworkers to gather information and/or explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to independently prepare routine correspondence, reports, documents, policies, procedures, case narratives, or other lengthy documents; perform.can editing and proofreading.
• Ability to work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment; work independently and effectively in home and remote offices; and work professionally and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

• Eligible:
  Yes. Benefits at UTA.

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