Natural Resources Specialist I - Austin, TX

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Posted: 01-Jun-24

Location: Arlington, Texas

Salary: Open

Categories:

Administrative/Support
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 28489

Job Summary:

Performs routine technical reviews of water district applications and supporting documentation. Reviews district applications to ensure compliance with applicable policies and administrative codes, and statues; communicates with external and internal customers; prepares reports and/or correspondence to summarize all data changes and provides technical assistance when needed.

Essential Duties:

• Perform routine technical reviews of district applications to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes and TCEQ rules, and generate reports, memorandum, and letters for District Section (DS) management review and approval.
• Communicate technical information regarding water district applications under review.
• Review and input into the Water District Database (WDD) requests for DS affiliation data changes, determine accuracy of data, and document decisions to memorialize data determinations.
• Prepare reports or correspondence, assist in the organization, storage, and transfer to the central file room.
• Provide technical assistance in the administrative review portion for district applications.
• Review and input into WDD water district financial information.
• Provide technical assistance regarding reporting of required data for registration of new water districts or updating of water district information.
• Attend training as directed by TCEQ and UTA.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with one (1) year experience in data analysis, environmental quality management, public utilities, business administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Austin

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