Impactful Groundwater Permitting Specialist

Harris-Galveston Subsidence District; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multilingual stipend for bilingual E/S

Job summary

The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District seeks a Permitting Specialist I to help prevent subsidence in Harris and Galveston counties through groundwater well permitting. The role includes day-to-day review and validation of permit applications and annual reports, plus preparing hearing notices and board documents.

The position involves directing communication with permittees and well drillers; bilingual English/Spanish candidates are eligible for a multilingual stipend.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred or 2–4 years related experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred for internal and external communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to interpret regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the District's regulatory program through the administration of the permitting process.
• Review, verify, and process submitted applications and properly archive information in the permit tracking system.
• Enter annual report information and archive it.
• Communicate effectively with permittees and applicants.
• Manage returned mail.
• Duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Deputy General Manager.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Explorer

MS Access

Job description

The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District seeks a Permitting Specialist I to help prevent subsidence in Harris and Galveston counties through groundwater well permitting. The role includes day-to-day review and validation of permit applications and annual reports, plus preparing hearing notices and board documents.

The position involves directing communication with permittees and well drillers; bilingual English/Spanish candidates are eligible for a multilingual stipend.