Senior Natural Resources Specialist - Austin, TX
University of Texas at Arlington
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs routine reviews of information, applications, documentation, and data related to submitted by PWSs and laboratories to TCEQ; researches information and determines compliance with 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 290.
- Initiates and responds to communications and inquiries; provides assistance and technical information about natural resource and environmental rules and regulations to customers
- Identifies systems with violations and determines/initiates appropriate follow-up.
- Inputs information into institutional databases; documents research and compliance determinations; follows established protocol for records management.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., natural science, engineering, environmental studies) from an accredited institution.
- Two (2) years of related experience (e.g., data analysis, environmental quality management, public utilities, business administration, or related field); or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
- Experience with databases and reviewing technical documents; paralegal experience.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel; and PC's.
- Solid working knowledge of database entry; ability to learn TCEQ's databases (SDWIS, CCEDS and Central Registry), and 30 TAC Chapter 290 rules; follows all applicable institutional standard operating procedures; and adheres to institutional paper and electronic file management requirements.
- Excellent communication skills.
- 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 integrate complex concepts, procedures, and processes.
- Ability to communicate 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 use of initiative and independent judgment; to work independently and effectively in home and remote offices; and to work professionally and cooperatively in a team environment;
- Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
- Standard office environment.
- Job activities include but not limited to sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying batches of paper up to 10 lbs.
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University InformationThe University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
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