Port Houston · 2 days ago
Director, Channel Infrastructure Marine Regulatory Development
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expPort Houston is seeking a Director for Channel Infrastructure Marine Regulatory Development to oversee U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit applications and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves managing environmental permitting projects and engaging with stakeholders to support Port Houston's marine-related activities.
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Responsibilities
Maintaining a working knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations
Project management of environmental permitting projects to secure U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction permits
Focused on in-water and waterfront activities, including mega-project permitting requiring multi-faceted and comprehensive understanding of port development, dredging and dredged material management, beneficial use, and channel design and maintenance
Ensuring alignment between Strategic Development, Facility Planning, Operations, Port Infrastructure, Environmental, and Communications for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting activities, permitting assumptions and the baseline project scope with close coordination, through clear and effective communication, between permitting and project development and design activities
Actively engaging with internal and external shareholders and consultants on Port Houston’s Federal marine associated permitting activities
Identifying, specifying and managing contracts, as required, to support delivery, working with technical specialists, engineering, and commercial management colleagues
Ensuring best management practices are implemented with respect to management of documents and records
Monitor, interpret, track, and analyze proposed environmental, energy and related legislation, regulations, and policies at the federal, state, and local levels that could potentially adversely impact Port Houston or could significantly increase environmental compliance requirements and costs
Act as lead point of contact with such agencies including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers related activities with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas General Land Office, National Marine Fisheries Service, State Historic Preservation Officer, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Works with U.S. Coast Guard, Houston Pilots, Beneficial Use Group, and other agencies and groups to ensure Port Houston support for federal or Port Houston projects
Lead the preparation and review of applications for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits, and the modification of active permits, for all Port Houston marine-based activities. Permit applications may involve involvement and coordination of pre-application consultations, public notice/public hearings, project evaluations/public interests review and communication, waters of the U.S. and wetland evaluation, alternative evaluation, and cumulative impact review
Develop systems, processes, and procedures to achieve and sustain compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws, rules and regulations
Develop, justify, and administer the regulatory portion of the Channel Infrastructure budget using cost-benefit analysis to set priorities; plan and enforce financial controls to minimize operational costs without sacrificing efficiency
Liaise with Port Houston area stakeholders on regulatory and permitting issues, and represent the organization on various nonprofit boards, government or NGO committees, and trade organizations as appropriate to support Port Houston strategies
Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
Perform other duties, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required
15+ years of related Federal and State regulatory, environmental, and project management experience required
Previous and comprehensive experience developing and leading projects in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Knowledge of Environmental Science and Management
Knowledge of Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and other related Federal rules
Knowledge of Clean Air Act Conservation Act, Resource Conservation Act and Recovery Act, and Oil Pollution Act
Understands processes, procedures and organization for key agencies including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas General Land Office, National Marine Fisheries Service, State Historic Preservation Officer, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-to-Know Act
Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations
Ability to lead by example and inspire others
A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Port Houston
Port Houston Provides Public Wharves And Terminals.
501-1000 employees
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$25MKey Investors
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2024-11-15Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Tim Finley
Chief Financial Officer
Charles Thompson
Chief Information Officer
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