Planning & Development Specialist

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is seeking a Planning & Development Specialist in Edinburg, TX. The role oversees the construction of new installations, coordinates with the GIS team, and serves as a liaison with contractors to ensure plans are followed and compliance is achieved.

The position requires a strong background in blueprints, water system regulations, and the ability to manage documentation, licensing, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• A self-starting individual with a high school diploma or GED and at least six years of related work experience.
• Must possess a current Texas Driver License and be insurable.
• Must have a Wastewater D, Class C Water Distribution License, and a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Customer Service Inspector license.
• Must be current with TCEQ coursework for the position.
• Must have good communication skills and be fluent in English.
• Must have strong familiarity with blueprints and regulations for water supply construction.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekends or late hours.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction of new installations and other work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions for all installations and layouts.
• Create reports and complete regulatory compliance documentation as needed.
• Prepare subdivision files, water service agreements, and easement letters.
• Coordinate with the GIS Specialist to add water structures to the mapping system.
• Create detailed sketches or notes and coordinate bacteriological tests.
• Assist the Planning & Development Manager by liaising between contractor and the Corporation and interpreting blueprints.
• Provide monthly work estimates for contractors and participate in required trainings.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and corporate policies; handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints knowledge

English fluency

Project coordination

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or GED

6+ years related experience

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Planning & Development Specialist

Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week) Reports to: Planning & Development Manager Location:

Corporate Office Location

Planning & Development Department

420 S. Doolittle Road

Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

Responsible for overseeing the construction of new installations and other types of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with the plans and specifications. Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions for all installations and layouts. Creates reports and completes required regulatory compliance documentation as needed. Prepares files on subdivisions that are applying for service which includes letters of conditions, water service agreements, and exclusion letters. Prepares the documentation for all projects that require easements, and corresponds with land owners in order to acquire required signatures for easements. Responsible for coordinating with the GIS Specialist to ensure that all water structures for new developments are added to the mapping system. Creates detailed sketches or notes, and coordinates bacteriological tests. Inspects materials to be used in new construction and for bedding for pipelines. Assists the Planning & Development Manager by acting as a liaison between the contractor and the Corporation. Assist the Planning & Development Manager with the interpretation of blueprints and specifications for the contractor, and with addressing any deviations from specified construction plans to ensure compliance with all regulations. Keeps the Planning & Development Manager apprised at all times regarding project progress and any deviation from original plans. Will provide the Planning & Development Manager with the computed monthly work estimates completed for contractors. Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs to include cross training within the department; Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

A self-starting individual who possesses a high school diploma or GED and at least six years prior work experience in a related position. Must possess a current Texas Driver License and must be insurable by the Corporation’s insurance underwriter. Must have a Wastewater D, Class C Water Distribution License, and a Customer Service Inspector license through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Must also be current with TCEQ required coursework required for the position. Must have good communications skills, in order to effectively present information to employees and management of the Corporation. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). Must have strong familiarity and working knowledge of blueprints and all rules and regulations pertaining to water supply corporation construction and installations. Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the workweek with occasional weekends or late hours as needed. Must have the ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds. Vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level associated with this position is generally loud.

Preferences

Prior experience working with a water supply corporation or public utility is preferred.

Application

Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completionofpre-employment screening tests; including (but not limited to) a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may cause employment ineligibility.

NAWSC Application for Employment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (NAWSC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NAWSC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. NAWSC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NAWSC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.