Permit Coordinator

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees' financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!

Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for performing duties essential to preparing permit applications, complying with public participation during the permitting process, obtaining permits with desirable and protective requirements, and to performing environmental quality activities related to permitting activities. Job Description:

Job Responsibilities Coordinate and maintain a schedule of permit actions, associated information needs, and action dates to ensure information and activities among NTMWD staff, consultants, and attorneys for permit applications will be completed on schedule. Prepare and coordinate permit documents to/from government agencies, various NTMWD staff, attorneys and consultants during the permitting process. Create required technical reports, plans, diagrams, and maps for permitting activity. Receive, consolidate, and summarize comments for the Permitting Supervisor's consideration. Coordinate posting of newspaper notices of NTMWD permit actions, including filing a copy of application, notices and required correspondence in the county in which the facility is located. Assists in the administration of NTMWD's stormwater programs and performs activities ensuring compliance with government agency regulations. Coordinate program activities among government agencies, various NTMWD staff, attorneys, construction companies, consultants, and cities. Monitors various databases to gather permitting, environmental, geographical, and legal information keeping aware of area permits, development, water quality, regulations and activities. Act as an assistant project manager to the Permitting Supervisor on medium complex projects or specific components of larger complex projects. Act as project manager for projects of relatively small complexity or of short duration under the direction of the Permitting Supervisor. 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. Prepare general presentations, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, procedural and informational documents as requested. Coordinates with NTMWD staff, regulatory agencies, consultants, attorneys, and general public via phone, email, and in-person correspondence to obtain information and to generate a response. Captures District records into the ERMS (Electronic Records Management System) software through a variety of methods and ensures the accuracy and quality of each image according to and as required by District policy and Records Department procedures. Coordinate and maintain threatened and endangered species program protecting species in our service area. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field. Minimum of five years of progressive TPDES/NPDES Permitting, USACE Permitting and water quality related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Minimum of five years of progressive water, wastewater and water quality related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires a valid Texas Driver's License. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Working knowledge of various Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) /National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Permits and permitting process. Working knowledge of water, wastewater and stormwater treatment processes, and parameters and special conditions commonly included in permits. Ability to grasp complex concepts and simplify them to convey information needed by management to make informed decisions. Requires 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, utilize, and analyze data using Microsoft Office and other computer software applications. Working knowledge of GIS software, extensions, and online enterprise services. Environmental and Physical Working Conditions Driving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state. This position requires normal physical exertion with daily lifting requirements up to 25 pounds. Activities may include typing, 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 exposure to extreme temperatures, rainy weather conditions, and hazardous materials. Equipment utilized includes a network computer system and/or laptop computer, various printers, calculators, copiers, GPS equipment, telephone, company vehicle, and field-testing and sampling equipment. Compensation Range

$72,305.00 - $107,014.00 Compensation Grade 31 Thank you for considering a career with us! We value diversity, equal opportunity, and a positive work environment. We are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a dynamic and growing organization, we want to hear from you. Apply today and let's explore the potential of working together to provide affordable, safe and reliable water, wastewater, and solid waste management services to the North Texas region.