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Salary: $3,377.00 - $4,361.00 Biweekly
Location : Houston, Texas
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39337
Department: Houston Public Works
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 9/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTEDService Line / Section: Houston Wastewater / Regulatory Compliance Reporting Location: Houston, TX, USA
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise, coordinate, and manage the wastewater operations environmental compliance program.
• Manage expenditures to accompany budget goals by forecasting, budget development, planning, and expenditures.
• Provide regulatory expertise to the City's Wastewater Operations and the Wastewater Laboratory.
• Manage the issuance and renewal of TPDES and Title V permits, including completion of permit applications and review of draft permits.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to regulatory agencies and meet all deadlines required under the regulatory permits.
• Perform all administrative duties relating to the position, respond to the needs of employees, executive management, administration, and the public in a timely and professional manner.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the Utility and regulatory agencies.
• Support compliance for Title V, New Source Review and Green House Gas to maintain timely submittals.
• Review and interpret laboratory data reports, including biomonitoring reports and identify the causes of any failures.
• Coordinate with the wastewater laboratory on data management and reporting.
• Provide regulatory support to review the impact of upcoming regulations on the branch.
• Determine compliance with various environmental regulatory requirements.
• Develop the skills and competencies of subordinates through training and development activities related to current or future jobs.
• Build a cooperative work team with a safe and productive environment.
• Manage and renew contracts to ensure continuous support.\The ideal candidate is someone who can work independently, managing their own schedule to meet program's goals.
• The candidate will also need great technical and communication skills to be able to directly coordinate with public partners and collaboratively work with management and managed employees.
• Attend conferences and professional meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.
This is Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II Level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Seven (7) years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity.
Substitution: A master's degree in business administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to applicants with working knowledge of: TPDES permitting rules and regulations; Discharge compliance reporting; Investigative experience, TCEQ background knowledge, Title V Air and New Source Review permitting and compliance reporting; WWTP Storm Water Program and MS4; Laboratory data management and interpretation; and regulatory agency experience. Have a degree in Engineering, Environmental science/management, biology.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 29
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-395-2972.
If you need special services or accommodations (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02
What is your highest level of completed education?

• Less than a High School Diploma/GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related
• Master's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related

03
If your answered that you have completed a degree, which field of study is your degree in?

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Engineering
• Environmental Science/Management
• Biology
• Other
• I do not have a degree.

04
How many years do you have of progressive professional experience related to environmental regulatory?

• less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years but less than 9 years
• 9 years but less than 11 years
• 11 years or more

05
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory capacity closely related to the activities of the division?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• I have no experience

06
Do you have a valid/current driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you willing to work with various chemicals or around extraneous odors?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have knowledge of EPA and TCEQ regulations concerning environmental and wastewater quality?

• Yes
• No

09
Please indicate the number of years of experience related to conducting pollution/environmental control investigations?

• None
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

10
Do you have experience preparing and reviewing TPDES permits?

• No
• Yes

11
If you answered "yes" to question #9, please indicate (1) how many years (2) the duties of the job (3) the companies in which the experience was received. If "no", please indicate (N/A).
12
Do you have experience with Title V air permits and its requirements?

• 0 - 5 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

Required Question