Water Quality Protection Manager

Water Quality Protection Manager

Apply now Job No: 497919

FT/PT: Full-time

Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular

Location: Austin, TX 78703

City: Austin

State: Texas

Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Management, Hybrid

LCRA's Water Quality Protection team is looking for a multifaceted manager with strong technical capabilities to lead the Water Quality Engineering & Planning program. The program implements water quality protection ordinances through comprehensive plan reviews and inspections for new developments and dredging projects in the Highland Lakes region. This position plays a meaningful role in protecting the water supply for more than a million people. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety as a top priority!

You will be trusted to:

• Lead and direct a team of specialists dedicated to protecting water quality

• Provide expert-level mentorship on technical requirements of LCRA's watershed and dredging ordinances to staff and customers

• Implement a technical review process that ensures projects achieve compliance with LCRA rules and are permitted in a timely manner

• Implement a robust stormwater and water quality Best Management Practice inspection program

• Coordinate LCRA's dredging program in the Highland Lakes

• Ensure WQEP staff investigate and address complaints about stormwater compliance issues

• Collaborate and interact with cities, counties, and other governmental jurisdictions on stormwater management and permitting issues

You qualify with:

• Twelve or more years of experience in water quality analysis, monitoring, public outreach, program management, or other relevant experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience. A degree(s) in engineering, science, environmental management, water resource management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

• Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

Direct experience in review of water quality, erosion and sedimentation control and grading plans

You gain:

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

• Life and disability insurance

• Wellness program including wellness incentive

• Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.