Environmental Compliance Manager

WGA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) seeks an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager, Senior Specialist, or Senior Environmental Scientist with a minimum of 7 years of relevant environmental compliance experience to support and expand our services for industrial, municipal, and construction clients across Texas and the United States.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated environmental professional with strong technical expertise, excellent client relationships, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience in consulting, industry, or government.
• Experience with SWPPP, SWQMP, SPCC, and stormwater permitting (TCEQ MS4/MSGP/CGP).
• Knowledge of EPA and TCEQ regulations with strong reporting skills.
• Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance programs for industrial, municipal, and construction clients.
• Prepare and maintain SWPPPs, SWQMPs, SPCC, SWMPs.
• Manage TCEQ stormwater permitting requirements (MS4, MSGP, CGP).
• Develop and oversee SWPPPs inspections, maintenance, and compliance.
• Implement BMPs for stormwater and environmental compliance.
• Prepare and manage air permitting applications and air compliance programs.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and regulatory inspections readiness.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and prepare required reports.
• Provide environmental guidance and support to clients; manage multiple accounts.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Client relationship

Technical writing

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

CPESC certification

CPSWQ certification

Job description

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed‑use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single‑family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost‑effective solutions tailored to each project’s unique needs. With five established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, College Station, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Manager, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist, or Senior Environmental Scientist with a minimum of 7 years of relevant environmental compliance experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support and expand our environmental compliance services while working with industrial, municipal, and construction clients throughout Texas and across the United States.

The ideal candidate is a self‑motivated environmental professional with strong technical expertise, excellent client relationship skills, and experience managing multiple environmental compliance programs. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations while providing practical, cost‑effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance programs for industrial, municipal, and construction clients.
• Prepare and maintain:
• Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
• Municipal Stormwater Quality Management Plans (SWQMPs)
• Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
• Stormwater Management Programs (SWMPs)
• Manage compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) stormwater permitting requirements, including:
• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits
• Multi‑Sector General Permit (MSGP)
• Construction General Permit (CGP)
• Develop and oversee Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), including inspections, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
• Implement and evaluate Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater and environmental compliance.
• Prepare and manage air permitting applications and environmental air compliance programs, including:
• TCEQ air permitting
• Emissions inventories
• Regulatory reporting
• Air compliance inspections
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and prepare clients for regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and prepare required environmental reports and documentation.
• Provide environmental compliance guidance and strategic support to clients.
• Manage multiple client accounts and projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and high‑quality deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to expand environmental compliance services and support business development efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical excellence across the environmental team.

Qualifications

Education/Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), or similar environmental certifications.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance consulting, industry, or government.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Construction SWPPPs
• Municipal SWQMPs
• SPCC Plans
• TCEQ stormwater permitting (MS4, MSGP, CGP)
• Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) development and implementation
• SWPPP development and maintenance
• Best Management Practice (BMP) implementation
• Air permitting and environmental air compliance
• Emissions inventories and regulatory reporting
• Environmental inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of applicable EPA and TCEQ environmental regulations.
• Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ), or similar environmental certifications.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs for industrial facilities and municipalities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and client teams.
• Existing relationships with industrial, municipal, or governmental clients.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client growth initiatives.

EEO STATEMENT

WGA is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. The Company strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

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