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
On Oct 03, 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 Oct 07, 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.
On Oct 3, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Central Heights Utilities public water system (PWS ID Number TX1740008) 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.
Central Heights Utilities has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by Central Heights 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 Oct 7, 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.
BWN-Rescinded-to-CHU-Customers-2025-10-07WATER LEAK & BOIL WATER ADVISORY
Friday, October 3
7:00 p.m.
Attention Central Heights Utilities:
Due to a contractor hitting one of our water lines, there is a major active water leak. ANRA crews are en route to make the repair. The affected area is FM 698 from Highway 259 West to the end of the system. Customers within the affected area should expect a water outage for the next few hours and then a Boil Water Advisory will be in place once service is restored.
We apologize for this inconvenience. Please see the notice below.
Due to a water main break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Central Heights Utilities public water system (PWS ID Number TX1740008) 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, Central Heights 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, Central Heights 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.
WATER LEAK UPDATE & BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED
7:00 p.m.
Attention Prairie Grove Customers:
Unfortunately, out of an abundance of caution, we are going to have to issue a Boil Water Notice throughout the weekend. We anticipate the repairs to be completed soon and you should start seeing water pressure resume.
Please see the official notice below.
Due to a water main break, 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.
October 3, 2025
Due to a water main break, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Central Heights Utilities public water system (PWS ID Number TX1740008) 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, Central Heights 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, Central Heights 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.
Boil-Water-Notice-to-All-CHU-Customers-2025-10-03Boil Water Notice Issued for Prairie Grove Utilities
Friday, Oct 03, 2025
Due to a water main break, 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.
Attention Prairie Grove Water Customers!
A fiber optic installer hit the 4″ water main at Grady Road & FM 1818. ANRA crews are on-site to make the repair and the repair should be completed before dark. No Boil Water Advisory is anticipated, however, water will be turned off in the following areas for the next few hours:
-Silva Road
-Grady Road
-CC Road
-and eastward to the end of the water system.
We apologize for this inconvenience but will have service restored as soon as possible!
Please contact our emergency call out line at 877-420-9075 if there are any issues.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
12:30 p.m.
On Sept 5, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Woodlawn Water Utilities public water system (PWS ID Number TX0030029) 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.
Woodlawn Water Utilities has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by Woodlawn Water 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 Sept 10, 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.
3:45 p.m. Update
The leak repair has been completed and our crews are now opening valves back up and beginning to flush the lines.
You should begin seeing water pressures returning to normal very soon, but they will likely fluctuate for a while flushing is going on.
Even with flushing, there is likely to be a lot of air remaining in the lines. This will make the water appear milky or discolored over the coming days.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE has been issued for the portion of the system west of Jack Creek. (Please see map below). If you have been without water or experienced low water pressure over the past 24 hours, you are on the affected portion of the system.
When flushing is complete, water quality samples will be collected and sent to the lab for testing. Once we have the lab results confirming that the water is safe, the boil water notice will be rescinded. We anticipate having those results around Tuesday of next week.
The leak was discovered in a small creek bed, which is why it was difficult to locate. Unfortunately, much of the Woodlawn distribution system utilizes asbestos cement pipe, which has a life expectancy of 30-40 years, and since it was likely installed when the system was first built in the 60s, it has surpassed it’s life expectancy and the system is likely to experience more issues in the near future. Asbestos cement pipe was prohibited for use in public water systems in the 1980s. ANRA will soon begin to evaluate the system for future improvements.
We apologize again for the inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your patience and understanding as we have completed the repair.
