Permits & Consultations Coordinator – Natural Resources

SOWELA Technical Community College; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Natural Resources Specialist II – III – IV (Permits and Consultations Coordinator) to oversee aquatic permit programs and coordinate inspections, data reporting, and stakeholder communications.

This role requires strong knowledge of permitting, regulatory compliance, and program management, with opportunities statewide and the potential to influence policy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related natural resources field.
• Experience coordinating permit programs preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal natural resource laws.
• Ability to train staff and develop procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer permit programs and process forms electronically and on paper.
• Manage databases, monitor compliance, and liaise with agencies and public.
• Develop program documents, forms, and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate data collection, reporting, and special projects.
• Provide information to stakeholders and present findings as needed.
• Train others and support statewide operations.

Skills

Program management

Public administration

Biology basics

Regulatory compliance

Permitting processes

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aquatic Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Fisheries, Wildlife Management, or closely related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Access

Online permit systems

Job description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Natural Resources Specialist II – III – IV (Permits and Consultations Coordinator) to oversee aquatic permit programs and coordinate inspections, data reporting, and stakeholder communications.

This role requires strong knowledge of permitting, regulatory compliance, and program management, with opportunities statewide and the potential to influence policy and process improvements.