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 www.portofcc.com 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:

Are you 18 years or older?

A Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline is required for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please specify the degree that you received.

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?

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please specify your major and/or your related field experience.

Wetland delineation professional certification(s) or credential is preferred. Do you have this certification or credential?

Project Management Professional certification(s) or credential is preferred. Do you have this certification or credential?

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?

This position requires the candidate to possess strong contract and project management skills. Do you meet this requirement?

Experience managing personnel is required for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

Experience in GIS is preferred. Do you have this experience?

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience.

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?

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?

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?

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?

This position requires proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other related applications. Do you meet this requirement?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

This position requires communicating verbally, in writing, and over devices such as the phones and mobile phones. Do you meet this requirement?

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?

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?

Required Question

EmployerPort Of Corpus Christi Authority

Address 400 Charles Zahn Jr. Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401

Phone361.885.6162

Website https://portofcc.com/
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