Permitting Specialist

Position Summary   This position, under limited direction of the Environmental Supervisor, is responsible for monitoring and inspecting the compliance of industries included in the Industrial Pretreatment Programs administered by the NTMWD. This individual will maintain and review permits, applications, self-monitoring reports and laboratory data. Also responsible for conducting field studies and taking field measurements as required. Performs manual work associated with various assigned duties.    Job Responsibilities * Conducts inspections to check for compliance with Industrial Waste Ordinance and/or Federal Categorical  * Standards, updates existing information files, and investigates possible changes or additions to facility processes.  * Reviews permit applications, industrial waste permits, self-monitoring reports and current pretreatment literature.  * Assists in permitting process including drafting permit renewals for existing industries.  * Performs reviews of monitoring reports and enters data, events, and permit changes into electronic database.  * Assists with industrial waste survey process to identify potential new industries within service area.  * Supervises, trains, operates, and troubleshoots automatic sampling and monitoring equipment to perform field sampling and properly completes and handles chain-of-custody records.  * Collects compliance and routine monitoring samples for laboratory analyses on water and wastewater samples at water distribution sites, surface water sites, industrial users, treatment plants, or collection system.  * Reviews standard operating procedures and work instructions and revises as needed.  * Assist in training department personnel in technical and safety procedures.  * Assists in monitoring and surveillance activities of the collection system which may include visual observations, dye testing, sample collection, etc.  * Participates in the on-call rotation and leads on-site during emergency response procedures related to accidental spills and/or discharges into the sanitary sewer, ground, or receiving streams or lakes and completes response forms.    * Maintains daily logs and calibrations and performs tasks which require mathematical calculations.    * Observes safe work practices through the use of proper safety equipment and procedures.  * Participates in audits from partnering or regulatory agencies by providing knowledge of program requirements and technical experience.    * Performs other duties as assigned.  Job Requirements   Education & Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in the field of environmental science or related field, or the equivalent experience.  * Must obtain a Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Class D Water Operator’s license within six months of hire and a Class C Water Operator's license within three years.  * Valid Texas driver's license.  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Must possess a broad knowledge of industrial waste treatment and local, state and federal laws pertaining to environmental monitoring.  * Ability to make decisions independently.  * Mathematical ability with careful attention to detail required.  * Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others in areas of investigations and data collections.  * Ability to read and understand pipeline, utility, and construction maps and drawings.  * Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.   Environmental and Physical Working Conditions   Driving a District vehicle for business may be required.  Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state. This position requires moderate physical exertion with occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. General mobility required to conduct field sampling. Working conditions include exposure to weather, chemical hazards and gases. Equipment used includes vehicles, boats, computers/tablets, automatic samplers, field-testing equipment and some laboratory equipment.

Ideal start date: 01/11/2026 Contract duration (in months): 60 Grade range: 6 Benchmark job: 5A0020 - Communications/Public Relations /External Relations Professional Job flexibility: Fully Onsite What you'll do: Reporting directly to the Territorial Integration Pillar Coordinator of the FCC Project, you will be responsible for the project's regulatory authorisations and permitting activities. In this role, you will contribute directly to the objective of ensuring that the FCC project is ready to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals in both France and Switzerland within the required timeframe. Your responsibilities: - Contribute to the definition and implementation of the FCC project's regulatory authorisation strategy in France and Switzerland, in close collaboration with the competent authorities. - Coordinate cross-functional working groups on regulatory matters and identify issues requiring strategic decision-making. - Lead the development of the land acquisition and property strategy in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. - Contribute to the preparation of the regulatory documentation required for the implementation of the FCC project, including permits, authorisations, exemptions and safety-related approvals, ensuring consistency in the positions presented to the authorities. - Contribute to project reviews and monitor the project master schedule for regulatory activities, identifying coordination needs and issues requiring management decisions. - Produce consolidated reporting on the progress of regulatory activities and contribute to the development of project monitoring tools, including indicators, risks and dashboards. Your profile: - Significant experience managing regulatory authorisation and permitting processes for major infrastructure projects in France and/or Switzerland, including land acquisition and property-related matters. Experience in cross-border projects or complex institutional environments would be an asset. - Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple institutional stakeholders in structured and demanding environments. - Experience designing and implementing regulatory compliance frameworks in close collaboration with technical, legal and institutional teams. - Experience as a project owner or providing project definition and governance support for complex projects, including risk and opportunity assessment, development of implementation approaches and coordination of multiple stakeholders. - Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Engineering, Law, Urban Planning, Spatial Planning (or Regional Planning) or a related field. Your skills: - Project management. - Use of office software packages. - Knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to major infrastructure projects. - Has a structured and organised approach towards work; is able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind. - Is willing to work on different projects simultaneously. - Expresses opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeps to the point. - Identifies, defines and assesses problems, takes action to address them. - Spoken and written French, with a commitment to learn English. For the full job description and application process please visit the following webstie: https://careers.cern/jobs/sr-se-2026-156-ld/