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Date Available: November 11, 2025
Date Closed: Open until filled
Position Title: Water Quality Program Lead
Position Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Employment Conditions:

Salary Range: $42,600.69 to $51,410.91 annual salary (depending on experience and qualifications) 
Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, retirement, and apparel programs.  Must possess a valid class “C” driver’s license, pre-employment driving record approval and drug screen mandatory. ANRA is an equal opportunity employer.

General Duties:

ANRA is seeking a motivated individual to join our team in the role of Water Quality Program Lead. This position combines science, the outdoors, a strong interest in preserving the natural environment, and more. You will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the River Authority’s Clean Rivers Program, including environmental monitoring of rivers, lakes, and streams, data analyses, evaluation, and reporting, and assisting with organization of events to promote environmental awareness such as volunteer stream cleanups, the annual Neches River Rendezvous, and public meetings related to surface water quality in the Neches River Basin. 

Ideal candidates will exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail and correctness, thrive in an outdoor setting, be comfortable on and in the water, and will be capable of transporting, launching, and operating watercraft.

Primary Duties:

• Coordinate ANRA field monitoring activities and supervise field technicians and/or interns. Develop a coordinated monitoring schedule for the Upper Neches River Basin and actively participate in the annual coordinated monitoring meetings
• Coordinate data collection activities and incorporate into the ArcView GIS database for the watershed inventories and spatial analysis. Develop GIS maps for monitoring plans, reports, ANRA web page, meetings and presentations.
• Review and analyze current and historical water quality data including chemical, biological and hydrological data. Compose technical reports of evaluated data points as needed.
• Manage the Upper Neches River Basin water quality data for inclusion in the Upper Neches River Basin Surface Water Quality Monitoring Database.
• Maintain ANRA data clearinghouse including the on-line water quality database (web page), watershed inventories, data inquiries, and data inclusions from other data collection sources.
• Coordinate ANRA public participation and outreach activities to include the volunteer monitoring program, public presentations, and ANRA exhibits.
• Prepare quarterly task reports, Basin Highlight Reports, and Basin Summary reports.
• Act as the Watershed Coordinator for all ANRA implemented Watershed Protection Plans (WPP).
• Identify and secure funding for new WPPs and implementation of portions of existing WPPs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in environmental science, biology, chemistry or other relevant field and/or at least three years working in a related environmental setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, observation skills, and evaluative skills
• Warm enthusiastic demeanor, outgoing personality, able to interact with people of all ages
• Prior experience writing technical and/or research findings and reports
• Capability to plan/coordinate the various aspects of monitoring activities
• Ability to manage projects, partnerships and professional relationships
• An ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, accomplishing long term goals by achieving short term strategies and objectives
• Ability to work closely with others in both a public office and field environment, provide project administrative duties as needed, and conduct outreach and educational activities
• Adaptable and willing to take on other job assignments
• Willingness to receive additional training to enhance knowledge and skills
• Enthusiasm for working in the outdoors, and the ability to relate well with people of all ages

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Date Available: June 10, 2025
Date Closed: Open until filled
Position Title: Truck Driver I
Position Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Employment Conditions:
Salary Range: $15.89-$21.38 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, vision and dental insurance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, retirement, uniform and apparel programs. All candidates must possess a valid Texas Class “A” Commercial driver’s license, with two years short haul experience. Experience with a Roll-off trailer Preferred. Successful passage of pre-employment background check and drug screen mandatory. ANRA is an equal opportunity employer.

General Duties:
ANRA is seeking a motivated individual to join our team in the role of Truck Driver I at our Neches Compost Facility located in Jacksonville Texas. This is an entry level position that reports to the Neches Compost Facility Director.
Ideal candidates will exhibit the ability to work with minimal supervision, possess organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and correctness, ability to multi-task, positive attitude, ability to work well with others, strong initiative, ability to meet deadlines, and willingness to accept additional responsibilities.

Primary Duties:
• Assist with management of facility operations for collection and transportation of wastewater sludge, laboratory analysis, yard trimmings, grinding, and composting.
• Assist with maintaining biosolids collection and disposal activities in compliance with regulatory agencies stated guidelines.
• Utilize class “A” vehicles to collect Roll-off containers of biosolids for processing at the Facility and deliver finished product to customers as needed.
• Complete Waste Movement Records and any other related correspondence in a timely manner.
• Learn and know the purpose for collection and documentation of all samples collected associated with biosolids collection, transportation and disposal.
• Assist with maintaining ANRA’s equipment and vehicles to prolong the life of the fleet.
Desired Qualifications:
• Must possess a valid Texas Class “A” Commercial driver’s license.
• Experience with a Roll-off trailer Preferred.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision while following stated protocols.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop a rapport with varying audiences and the general public.

• A team player with an honest and mature attitude and professional appearance that has the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others.
• A leader who challenges others to do their best work while providing the support necessary to maintain a successful working environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn new job skills and take on additional responsibilities.

Date Available: May 5, 2025
Date Closed: Open until filled
Position Title: Compost Facility Manager
Position Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Employment Conditions:
Salary Range: $47,495.73 to $51,410.91 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)
Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, vision and dental insurance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, retirement, uniform and apparel programs. All candidates must possess a valid Texas Class “A” Commercial driver’s license, with two years short haul experience. Experience with a Roll-off trailer Preferred. Successful passage of pre-employment background check and drug screen mandatory. ANRA is an equal opportunity employer.

General Duties:
ANRA is seeking a motivated individual to join our team in the role of Facility Manager at our Neches Compost Facility located in Jacksonville Texas. This is a mid-management level position that reports to the Neches Compost Facility Director. Ideal candidates will exhibit the ability to work with minimal supervision, possess organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and correctness, ability to multi-task, positive attitude, ability to work well with others, strong initiative, ability to meet deadlines, and willingness to accept additional responsibilities.

Primary Duties:
• Assist with management of facility operations for collection and transportation of wastewater sludge, laboratory analysis, yard trimmings, grinding, and composting.
• Assist with maintaining biosolids collection and disposal activities in compliance with regulatory agencies stated guidelines.
• Utilize class “A” vehicles to collect Roll-off containers of biosolids for processing at the Facility and deliver finished product to customers as needed.
• Complete Waste Movement Records and any other related correspondence in a timely manner.
• Learn and know the purpose for collection and documentation of all samples collected associated with biosolids collection, transportation and disposal.
• Assist with maintaining ANRA’s equipment and vehicles to prolong the life of the fleet.
• Assist in the development of a marketing plan that will identify and target markets for compost sales.
• Assist with compost sales to the general public and ensure timely reporting of sales, and the deposits of proceeds from those sales.
Desired Qualifications:
• Must possess a valid Texas Class “A” Commercial driver’s license.
• Experience with a Roll-off trailer Preferred.

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision while following stated protocols.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop a rapport with varying audiences and the general public.
• A team player with an honest and mature attitude and professional appearance that has the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others.
• A leader who challenges others to do their best work while providing the support necessary to maintain a successful working environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn new job skills and take on additional responsibilities.