Environmental Division Director

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County is seeking a senior Environmental Division Manager to oversee OSSF, landfill, and MS4 programs, ensuring compliance with Texas state and county requirements.

The role leads staff, manages budgets, and partners with senior leadership on operational improvements while serving as the primary liaison with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for OSSF program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Ten years of practical Civil Engineering experience with five years in wastewater and stormwater.
• Five years supervisory experience and budget development experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Environmental Division's compliance with State and County requirements.
• Act as the lead TCEQ representative for OSSF program management.
• Assign inspections and workloads, and manage staff development.
• Perform personnel management including hiring, termination, and reviews.
• Prepare and manage department budget; collaborate with senior leadership on budgets.
• Collaborate on research to improve operations and procedures.
• Manage MS4 permit program and reporting to State regulations.
• Prepare MS4 discharge updates and oversee Landfill Operations Contract.
• Create and administer policies; meet management and staff on issues.
• Respond to technical questions from homeowners/designers; provide guidance.
• Create reports for TCEQ to demonstrate program compliance.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and stay current on industry developments.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Personnel management

Hiring / staff development

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in civil/environmental engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

CAD design programs

ARC-GIS

Job description

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Infrastructure or County Engineer, responsible for the daily operations of the Environmental Division, ensuring compliance with State and County requirements. The Environmental Division is responsible for the County’s On-Site Sewage Facility program, Landfill, and Storm Water Discharge Program (MS4).

• Acts as the lead designated representative for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for environmental compliance for all aspects of On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) program management
• Assigns inspection and review projects to staff members and develops workload management programs
• Performs personnel management including hiring, termination, and staff development
• Completes performance reviews and recommends personnel changes
• Prepares and manages department budget and collaborates with senior leadership regarding budget needs
• Collaborates with senior leadership in research and planning related to the improvement of operations and procedures of the department
• Manages County's MS4 permit program to ensure environmental compliance with State regulations including reporting and responding to investigation requests
• Prepares Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) discharge permit updates
• Manages Landfill Operations Contract
• Creates and administers policies, meets with County management, Commissioners and staff regarding policy and program management issues
• Meets with customers to provide guidance and receive critical feedback
• Responds to technical questions from homeowners and designers regarding TCEQ OSSF procedures, requirements, and design standards
• Creates reports for TCEQ to demonstrate program compliance
• Performs special duties as assigned
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and reviews publications to remain current on principles, practices, and new developments

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - Senior Director of Infrastructure or County Engineer
• Direct Reports - Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves walking one (1) mile without stopping
• Position involves lifting to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Position involves seeing and interpreting plans
• Position involves operating a motor vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline
• Ten (10) years’ experience in practical Civil Engineering with five (5) years in wastewater treatment, onsite septic system design, and stormwater pollution prevention plan preparation
• Five (5) years supervisory experience
• Prior budget development experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• See licensure requirements below

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Registered Professional Engineer
• TCEQ Designated Representative or obtained within one year
• Qualified Preparer of Stormwater Management Certificate or obtained within one year

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of various CAD design programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of ARC-GIS software including the ability to perform advanced special data analysis and editing
• Experienced in the following areas:
  • Environmental permitting at state and federal levels
  • Wastewater collection design
  • Wastewater treatment design including physical, chemical and biological treatment.
  • On-site sewage facility aerobic treatment unit design
  • Onsite sewage facility design and inspection
  • Environmental statute compliance including Texas Water Code Chapters 7 and 26.
  • Environmental statute compliance including Texas Health and Safety Code Chapters 341, 343, 363 and 366.
  • Texas Administrative Code compliance including 30 TAC Chapters 213, 217, 285, 290, and 330.
  • Section 404 USACE Wetlands Permitting
  • Right of way acquisition and utility coordination
  • Construction materials specifications

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Knowledge of TCEQ regulations, including Edwards Aquifer, storm water, OSSF, landfills and water wells
• Prior contract management experience

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.