Senior Natural Resources Specialist - Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleAdmin, Inc. is seeking a Senior Natural Resources Specialist in Austin, TX. The role focuses on reviewing water utility information and data submitted to the TWDB while improving departmental processes for efficiency.

The position requires a solid foundation in water resources or related fields, plus experience with water loss audits and regulatory guidelines. Some in-person collaboration may be needed, with remote work possible when meetings are not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., water resources, engineering, natural sciences, planning or related field).
• One (1) year of related experience in water conservation, water utility operations, or related fields.
• Five (5) years of an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Master’s or PhD in a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with water utility operations and related terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews information, applications, documentation, and data submitted by utilities to TWDB.
• Provides technical consultation and researches information to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Initiates and responds to communications and inquiries.
• Assists with Water Loss Control programs and water conservation efforts.
• Inputs data into institutional databases and documents research and determinations.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and SOPs; tracks status of assignments and mentors junior staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

TWDB databases

Water loss audits

Job description

Senior Natural Resources Specialist - Austin, TX

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S06223P

Position Title

Position Title Senior Natural Resources Specialist - Austin, TX

Department

Location

Location Austin

Job Family

Job Family Administrative Support

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Infrequent travel (i.e., annually) for activities such as job skills training or participating in institutional and client meetings and conferences.
• Work can be performed remotely unless requested for in-person meetings.
• Based on funding availability. The position to end at the start of fiscal year of 8/31/2026.

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $60,000.

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Job Summary

The Senior Natural Resources Specialist will review and process water utility information, audits, documentation, and data submitted to the Texas Water Development Board ( TWDB ). Contributes to the development and improvement of processes to enhance the department’s overall efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine reviews of information, applications, documentation, and data submitted by utilities to TWDB .
• Provides technical consultation, researches information and determines compliance with rules, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Initiates and responds to communications and inquiries.
• Provides assistance and technical information about the Technical Assistance for Water Loss Control ( TAWLC ) program, water conservation, leak detection, efficiency measures, financial assistance, and emerging issues to utilities and the general public.
• Inputs information into institutional databases; documents research and compliance determinations.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, standard operating procedures, and other documents; tracks and reports on status of assignments; provides guidance to junior staff, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., water resources, engineering, natural sciences, planning or related field) from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of related experience (e.g., water conservation, water utility operations and processes, water loss, water system compliance, stakeholder interaction or other related fields).
• Five (5) years of an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD from an accredited college or university in water resources, engineering, natural sciences, planning, or a related field.
• Familiarity with water utility operations and processes, water loss audits and related terminology, calculations, and industry standards.
• Experience in reviewing technical documents, data analysis and reporting, both verbally and in writing, and stakeholder/customer interaction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel; database entry and PC’s.
• Ability to learn TWDB’s databases, water loss audits, water utility operations and processes and water conservation; follows all applicable institutional standard operating procedures; and adheres to institutional paper and electronic file management requirements.
• Skill in organization, attention to details, communicating technical information to non-technical individuals, and customer service.
• Ability to mentor newer staff as needed throughout the training process.
• Ability to interpret and integrate complex concepts, procedures, and processes.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate assistance clearly and concisely verbally and in writing with clients, customers, and coworkers to gather information and/or explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to independently prepare routine correspondence, reports, documents, policies, procedures, case narratives, or other lengthy documents; perform visual activities requiring prolonged attention to detail such as editing and proofreading.
• Ability to hear and understand speech to interact with coworkers/clients/customers on a routine or frequent basis with use of amplifying equipment/hearing aids if needed.
• Ability to work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the