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.
Boil Water Notice Rescinded for Prairie Grove Utilities
Friday, May 2, 2025
On May 1, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Prairie Grove Utilities public water system (PWS ID Number TX0030027) to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Prairie Grove Utilities has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by Prairie Grove Utilities used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of May 2, 2025.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Mr. Jeremiah Poling, Deputy General Manager, Angelina & Neches River Authority at (936) 632-7795 or (800) 282-5634.
If you wish to contact TCEQ, you may call (512) 239-4691.
Boil Water Notice Issued for Prairie Grove Utilities
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Due to low water pressures in the water distribution system, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Prairie Grove Utilities public water system (PWS ID Number TX0030027) to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.).
Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, Prairie Grove Utilities officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking or human consumption purposes. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, Prairie Grove Utilities will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Mr. Jeremiah Poling, Deputy General Manager, Angelina & Neches River Authority at (936) 632-7795 or (800) 282-5634. If you wish to contact TCEQ, you may call (512) 239-4691.
Planned Maintenance & Temporary Water Outage
A planned maintenance event to install a valve on HWY 259, south of CR 807 will take place later today. There will be a short period of time where water service will be unavailable. It is anticipated that this planned maintenance will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with the water outage lasting less than an hour. This only affect Central Heights Utilities customer south of the elevated storage tank on CR 807. A Boil Water Notice will NOT be required. Thank you for your patience and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 936-632-7795.
To register for the 25th Annual Neches River Rendezvous, please go to https://www.anra.org/conservation-recreation/neches-river-rendezvous/participant-information/
The Sunset Advisory Commission has been reviewing the mission and performance of the Angelina & Neches River Authority of Texas (ANRA) and welcomes public comments on ideas to improve its operations and services. The Texas Sunset Act requires the Sunset Commission to periodically review ANRA and recommend whether to change state law to improve the authority’s efficiency and effectiveness. The Legislature ultimately will decide whether to adopt Sunset’s statutory recommendations. The Sunset Commission also may adopt management directives for ANRA that do not require statutory change.
The Sunset process has three stages. First, Sunset staff will evaluate ANRA, seek public input, and issue a report recommending solutions to problems found. Second, the Sunset Commission will hold two public meetings: a hearing on the staff report and the authority, and a decision meeting to adopt recommendations to the Legislature based on the report and public comments. Third, the Legislature will convene in January 2025 and will consider Sunset’s statutory recommendations in a Sunset bill for ANRA.
The Sunset Staff Report may be viewed or downloaded below, but if a member of the public would like to make public comment in response to the Sunset Staff Report, please visit https://www.sunset.texas.gov/reviews-and-reports/agencies/angelina-and-neches-river-authority.
The Angelina & Neches River Authority has issued a Notice to Proceed for a construction project for its North Angelina County Regional Wastewater Facility.
Project Name: Regionalization of the Angelina County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 (District) Wastewater Treatment Facility
Community Served: Rivercrest and Duncan Slough communities
State Agency Administration: Texas Water Development Board
Project Funding: Project was wholly or partially funded with State Revolving Funds funding through the EPA
Project Description: The project consists of decommissioning the existing Angelina County Fresh Water Supply District No.1 WWTF, installation of lift stations with associated line work to transfer flow to the ANRA’s North Angelina County Regional Wastewater Facility (NACRWF), and improvements to the chlorination and disinfection system at NACRWF as an additive bid option.
Water Quality Benefits: Regionalization of the project will take the District’s wastewater treatment plant offline and reroute that flow stream to a modern regional wastewater treatment facility. The wastewater treatment plant being offline and decommissioned is located approximately 300 yards from the Angelina River.
The Angelina & Neches River Authority (ANRA) will host its annual Texas Clean Rivers Program Steering Committee Meeting at 1:00 p.m. on July 30, 2024, at the Texas Forestry Association, located at 1903 Atkinson Drive, in Lufkin. An online option will be available to those unable to attend in-person.
The meeting will feature presentations from ANRA staff, Texas Water Resource Institute staff, Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful Director, Ashley Villarreal, Texas Conservation Alliance Community Conservation Coordinator, Jose Lopez, The Citizen Nac Building and Booking Manager, Sam Hernandez, and Independent Filmmaker, Curtis Craven.
ANRA’s Clean Rivers Program Coordinator, Andrew Henry, said, “This meeting is a chance for the public to get involved and voice their concerns about water quality in our basin and learn about what we’ve been doing, where, and what is planned for the future.”
Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions, discuss water quality issues and potential solutions, and learn about ways that they can further become involved in decision-making, regarding these issues and solutions.
“Without stakeholder (public) input, ANRA must decide which watersheds to prioritize and conduct work in, and while we do our best to ensure we monitor and remediate the areas in our basin with the greatest need first, this has a possibility of not aligning with the priorities of the public. With stakeholder input, we can prioritize areas the public wants to see action in. Our stakeholders have the ability to steer ANRA toward water quality improvement projects they want to see done,” Henry said.
The Texas Clean Rivers Act of 1991 was enacted by the Texas State Legislature to ensure the comprehensive regional assessment of water quality in each river basin through a local, watershed-based approach. As a partner in the Texas Clean Rivers Program (CRP), the Angelina & Neches River Authority is the lead agency for regional water quality assessments in the Upper and Middle Neches River Basin Study Area.
The goal of the Clean Rivers Program is to maintain and improve the quality of water resources within each river basin in Texas through an ongoing partnership involving the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), other agencies, river authorities, regional entities, local governments, industries and citizens. Long-term goals, include: provide quality-assured data to the TCEQ for use in water quality decision-making, identify and evaluate water quality issues, promote cooperative watershed planning, inform and engage stakeholders, maintain efficient use of public funds, and adapt the program to emerging water quality issues.
The program’s watershed management approach is designed to identify and evaluate water quality issues, establish priorities for corrective action, work to implement those actions, and adapt to changing priorities.
Visit www.anra.org for more information about ANRA’s partnership with the Texas Clean River Program and water quality information in the Neches River Basin.
For more information about the meeting, call (936) 632-7795 or email ahenry@anra.org.
To join the meeting virtually, please use the Microsoft Teams link below.
Meeting ID: 231 605 367 943
Passcode: tmdpyc
Sunset Advisory Commission Invites Public Input on the Angelina & Neches River Authority of Texas
The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Angelina & Neches River Authority of Texas (ANRA) and welcomes public comments on ideas to improve its operations and services. The Texas Sunset Act requires the Sunset Commission to periodically review ANRA and recommend whether to change state law to improve the authority’s efficiency and effectiveness. The Legislature ultimately will decide whether to adopt Sunset’s statutory recommendations. The Sunset Commission also may adopt management directives for ANRA that do not require statutory change.
The Sunset process has three stages. First, Sunset staff will evaluate ANRA, seek public input, and issue a report recommending solutions to problems found. Second, the Sunset Commission will hold two public meetings: a hearing on the staff report and the authority, and a decision meeting to adopt recommendations to the Legislature based on the report and public comments. Third, the Legislature will convene in January 2025 and will consider Sunset’s statutory recommendations in a Sunset bill for ANRA.
Here are several ways to provide comments and suggestions to Sunset staff on ANRA’s mission, operations, and services:
• Send an email to sunset(a)sunset.texas.gov
• Submit comments online at www.sunset.texas.gov
• Send a letter to Sunset Advisory Commission, Attn: ANRA, P.O. Box 13066, Austin, Texas 78711
• Call (512) 463-1300 to speak to Andrew McConnell, project manager of the ANRA review
Please provide your comments by September 12 to ensure Sunset staff can fully consider your input while conducting their review. Comments submitted before the staff report is published in November 2024 will remain confidential.
Stay informed! Visit www.sunset.texas.gov to sign up for email alerts on the Sunset staff report and the Sunset Commission’s public meetings on ANRA.