Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support the agency’s environmental programs and regulatory obligations. The role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local laws, administers permits, and coordinates monitoring and reporting activities.

The position requires a Bachelor degree in environmental sciences/engineering and at least five years of compliance experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable environmental local, state and federal regulations.
• Familiarity with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and US EPA.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook; Adobe; databases.

Responsibilities

• Support Environmental Services Manager in driving programs and projects related to environmental compliance.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and contribute to annual reports.
• Advise METRO on environmental regulations and support compliance activities.
• Draft and review environmental plans, procedures, and policies.
• Coordinate environmental reporting and submissions to regulatory agencies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental policy

MS Office & databases

GIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Engineering

5+ years environmental compliance experience

Tools

CHMM (preferred)

REM (preferred)

Job description

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support the agency’s environmental programs and regulatory obligations. The role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local laws, administers permits, and coordinates monitoring and reporting activities.

The position requires a Bachelor degree in environmental sciences/engineering and at least five years of compliance experience.