Manager of Environmental Permitting

Port of Corpus Christi Authority Job Title: Manager of Environmental Permitting Salary: $75,025.60 - $123,760.00 Annually Location: Corpus Christi, TX Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2025-00449 Department: Environmental Services Opening Date: 05/19/2025 Closing Date: 6/19/2025 11:59 PM Central Description:Job Summary Hiring Range: $75,025.60 - $104,351.52/Year.

It is anticipated that the hiring rate offered will be +/- the midpoint range depending on qualifications.

Port Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team!

This position will lead the Permitting Functional Area within the Environmental Planning & Compliance Department.

This position oversees all aspects of federal and state permitting for construction and operation, including cultivating opportunities to beneficially use dredge material in support of PCCA’s commitment to habitat creation.

The position requires effective collaboration with the Manager of Environmental Compliance, who leads other areas within the Environmental Planning & Compliance Department, as well as with various Departments across the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop permit strategies to support construction of new infrastructure and to facilitate commercial activities Collaborates with diverse external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, nonprofit organizations, and industry and academic groups, on PCCA’s permitting activities Cultivates beneficial use opportunities for dredge material placement that advance habitat creation and climate resilience targets and initiatives Collects and interprets technical/analytical data, research issues, and evaluates strategies, technologies, and partnerships to streamline permit actions Represents PCCA at coastal resource management meetings, workshops and collaborations Administers environmental documents, plans, permit applications, and National Environmental Policy Act coordination Manages surveys and inspections of PCCA facilities, properties, and project sites Manages permit condition obligations, ensuring obligations are met by internal stakeholders, including any reporting obligations Coordinates with engineering design professionals to deploy nature-based solutions in accordance with long-term environmental/sustainability targets and initiatives Evaluates plans, specifications, and bid documents for PCCA projects and tenant properties for consistency with existing permit requirements and habitat creation initiatives Assists with developing Department Work Plan and associate capital and expense budget Provides guidance and effective leadership to staff; oversees coordination of team members’ assignments Manages PCCA projects, including third-party consultants; drafts technical requirements and scopes of work; negotiates and manages professional service agreements Monitors permit applications by other entities and new regulations for impacts to PCCA property and operations Participates in rotating after-hours spill call-out duty for a minimum of one month per year Adheres to all PCCA policies; promotes and adheres to the SEAPORT values, maintains good employee relations; and encourages and fosters a supportive environment where teamwork prevails; assists senior management and office staff where appropriate Drives PCCA vehicles to complete assigned tasks courteously and safely; follow applicable procedures for vehicle use; work required hours to fulfill position objectives CPR certified or ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment Tier 2 status designation during major incidents, serving on the Incident Management Team as the designated Environmental Group lead CANDIDATE PROFILE The preferred candidate for this position should be professional, dynamic, energetic, positive, and proactive with exceptional tact, diplomacy, and integrity.

The successful candidate must be organized, thorough, passionate, and disciplined.

This individual must demonstrate exemplary organizational and planning skills with the ability to set priorities, take initiative, and exercise sound independent judgement.

They must possess the following: EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline Advanced degree in relevant discipline preferred Wetland delineation professional certification(s) or credential preferred Project Management Professional certification(s) or credential preferred Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during course of employment Valid driver’s license EXPERIENCE & JOB KNOWLEDGE Minimum ten years overall professional experience with seven years of experience in practices and disciplines related to application of environmental regulations, habitat creation, and coastal resilience Experience in contract and project management Experience managing personnel Experience in GIS preferred TECHNICAL SKILLS Excellent oral and written communication skills to support engagement with a range of stakeholders, including well-honed presentation skills Strong project management skills Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines, and with concurrent projects and changing priorities Ability to work independently within a structured environment and to fit well within an energetic and dedicated team Proven organizational and planning skills; ability to set priorities, take initiative, and exercise sound independent judgment Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other related applications Ability to understand, interpret and apply PCCA policies, tariffs, SEAPORT values, state/federal laws Ability to collaborate with a wide range of individuals in diverse technical disciplines Ability to define issues, perform research, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations Ability to integrate information from multiple sources to develop creative solutions to complex technical challenges ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS Ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, typing and occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and/or moving up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to work in a general office environment and on a work site with exposure to adverse weather conditions, fumes and /or air particulates, working in high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels, and working at heights, ability to wear personnel protective equipment, including hard hat, steel-toed footwear, eye and hearing protection when performing work functions Communicating verbally, in writing, and over devices, such as phones and mobile phones Ability to operate mechanical and electrical equipment, light-weight highway vehicles, and standard office equipment Ability to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed APPLICATION PROCESS Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at on or before June 19, 2025, 11:59 PM CST.

If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a physical examination, drug test and alcohol screening, as well as a verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.

Benefits:PCCA employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package: Competitive salary paid bi-weekly Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth Low-cost, high quality benefit package including health, dental & vision insurance Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary life and AD&D, disability, supplemental, and pet insurance Virtual care telemedicine 24/7 with $0 copay (medical, mental health, dermatology, nutrition, neck & back care) Tuition reimbursement 529 Education Savings Plan Passes to local venues, such as the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum Paid leave (vacation, sick, bereavement) Thirteen paid holidays Employee assistance program, volunteer time off, and wellbeing benefits Salary commensurate with experience Questions:01 Are you 18 years or older?Yes No 02 A Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline is required for this position.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 03 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please specify the degree that you received.

04 An advanced degree in Environmental, Petroleum, Chemical Engineering, Biological Science or related field with emphasis on environmental and sustainability studies, or equivalent is preferred for this position.

Do you have this level of education?Yes No 05 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please specify your major and/or your related field experience.

06 Wetland delineation professional certification(s) or credential is preferred.

Do you have this certification or credential?Yes No 07 Project Management Professional certification(s) or credential is preferred.

Do you have this certification or credential?Yes No 08 A minimum of ten years overall professional experience with seven years of experience in practices and disciplines related to application of environmental regulations, habitat creation, and coastal resilience is required for this position.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 09 This position requires the candidate to possess strong contract and project management skills.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 10 Experience managing personnel is required for this position.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 11 Experience in GIS is preferred.

Do you have this experience?Yes No 12 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience.

13 Excellent oral and written communication skills to support engagement with a range of stakeholders, including well-honed presentation skills is required for this position.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 14 The successful candidate for this position must be flexible and capable of working in a demanding environment with ability to work well with a fast-paced department, tight deadlines, and a multitude of projects and changing priorities.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 15 This position requires the ability to work independently within a structured environment, and to fit well within an energetic and dedicated team.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 16 The successful candidate must have proven organizational and planning skills; ability to set priorities, take initiative, and exercise sound independent judgement.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 17 This position requires proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other related applications.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 18 The successful candidate must have the ability to understand, interpret and apply PCCA policies, tariffs, SEAPORT values, and relevant state/federal laws.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 19 The successful candidate must have the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and collaborate with a wide range of individuals in diverse technical disciplines.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 20 A successful candidate must have the ability to define issues, perform research, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in a timely manner.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 21 The successful candidate must have the ability to integrate information from multiple sources to develop creative solutions to complex technical challenges.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 22 This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, typing and occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and/or moving up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 23 This position requires the candidate to have the ability to work in a general office environment, and on a work site with exposure to adverse weather conditions, fumes and /or air particulates, working in high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels and working at heights, ability to wear personnel protective equipment, including hard hat, steel toed footwear, eye and hearing protection when performing work functions.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 24 This position requires communicating verbally, in writing, and over devices such as the phones and mobile phones.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No 25 The successful candidate must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day along with the ability to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

The candidate must also be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, and bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.

Would you be able to meet this requirement?Yes No 26 This position requires the ability to operate mechanical and electrical equipment and light-weight highway vehicles and standard office equipment and to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed.

Do you meet this requirement?Yes No Required Question EmployerPort Of Corpus Christi Authority Address400 Charles Zahn Jr.

Drive Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401 Phone361.885.6162 Websitehttps://portofcc.com/ Click here to view more information about benefits Apply Here PI271510374