Environmental Permitting Manager

Environmental Permitting Manager

Salary

$76,544.00 - $126,235.20 Annually

Location

400 Charles Zahn, Jr. Drive, Corpus Christi, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00574

Department

Environmental Services

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

12/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Hiring Range: $76,544.00 - $106,448.16/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 is inherently interdisciplinary and requires effective collaboration with the Environmental Compliance Manager, who leads the other functional areas within the Environmental Planning & Compliance and Sustainability & Resilience Department, as well as with various departments across the organization; while providing support to the Director of Environmental Planning & Compliance.

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, researches 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 associated 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.
• Serves on the Incident Management Team as the designated Environmental Group lead
• CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment
• Tier 2 status designation

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
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined, climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp/handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
• 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 DECEMBER 2ND, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.

If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a 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.

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)
• Education Assistance Program (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, jury duty, parental)
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, volunteer time off, referral program, and wellbeing benefits
• Salary commensurate with experience

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Are you 18 years or older?

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

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate the degree earned?

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An advanced degree in relevant discipline is preferred for this position. Do you have this level of education?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate the degree earned?

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

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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The successful candidate for this position must possess 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. Do you meet this requirement?

• 3-5 Years of Experience
• 5-7 Years of Experience
• 7-9 Years of Experience
• 10+ Years of Experience

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

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Experience in contract and project management is required for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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

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

• Yes
• No

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

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Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) experience is preferred for this position. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

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

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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

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

• Yes
• No

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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

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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

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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

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The successful candidate must be proficient in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other related applications. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. Do you have the ability to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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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

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

• Yes
• No

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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

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Employer Port Of Corpus Christi Authority

Address 400 Charles Zahn Jr. Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401

Phone 361.885.6162

Website https://portofcc.com/