Environmental Compliance & Field Inspection Lead

San Antonio Water System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Water System is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist III to apply intermediate knowledge of water and wastewater principles, practices, and regulations. You will conduct inspections, monitoring, sampling, and public education, with limited supervision.

The role includes data interpretation and preparing technical reports for regulatory bodies. Responsibilities include field analyses, site inspections, and supporting studies, standards development, and cross-team guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, GIS, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years' experience in natural resource management, urban/environmental planning, regulatory compliance, GIS applications, or related inspection/monitoring.
• Experience developing and presenting technical material, analyzing data, or preparing recommendations and technical reports.
• TCEQ Class D Water Operator License within 6 months and Class C Water Distribution License within 24 months.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License and ability to pass physical testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform field analyses, site inspections, groundwater well inspections, and surveys to determine regulatory compliance.
• Interpret data from field activities to assess ambient conditions and trends for permit compliance.
• Review permits, pollution control plans, and compliance strategies across regulatory frameworks; write permits and reports.
• Initiate corrective actions and coordinate with supervisors on advanced actions.
• Develop environmental standards and guidance documents; assist with implementation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, GIS, or related field

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

San Antonio Water System is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist III to apply intermediate knowledge of water and wastewater principles, practices, and regulations. You will conduct inspections, monitoring, sampling, and public education, with limited supervision.

The role includes data interpretation and preparing technical reports for regulatory bodies. Responsibilities include field analyses, site inspections, and supporting studies, standards development, and cross-team guidance.