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.