Water Quality Specialist

Harris County’s Watershed Protection Group is seeking a Water Quality Specialist. The Specialist will work as a technical and scientific support member on a wide range of programs and projects that support the County’s compliance with water quality permits and laws, as well as proactive projects to improve the environment and public health. The Water Quality Specialist will also prepare required documentation to ensure compliance, manage County-owned water well permits and the County’s TPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit, research, review, and provide draft comments on environmental permits, documents, and rule proposals as directed, including Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency initiatives. In addition, the Specialist will coordinate with staff across the County, represent the County at various meetings, and coordinate an annual continuing education seminar. For the full job description and to apply, go to