TWDB 26-22 Environmental Protection Specialist I-III

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system at Please visit our job opportunities page at for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Boards Mission - Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) flexible spending and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race color national origin sex religion sexual orientation age or disability in employment or provision of services programs or activities. 

**Must meet agency in-office requirements**

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

Salary Range:

• Environmental Protection Specialist I: $3409.83 - $3700.00/monthly
• Environmental Protection Specialist II: $3793.42 - $4200.00/monthly  
• Environmental Protection Specialist III: $4263.16 - $5381.25/monthly

General Description 

Performs routine (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) environmental work reviewing Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) funded projects. Work includes assisting with reviewing and evaluating environmental reports technical documents and engineering plans. Coordinates with federal state and local regulatory agencies and prepares recommendations and environmental determinations to avoid minimize or mitigate potential impacts. Works under moderate to limited supervision with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May train or supervise others. Reports to the Brazos (Team 2) Regional Team Manager in the Regional Water Project Development (RWPD) Division.

Essential Job Functions 

• Coordinates with and advises the TWDBs customers and their consultants on the level of environmental review required for proposed projects and associated requirements including informing them of potentially required coordination surveys assessments or investigations needed to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental requirements. 
• Coordinates with TWDB staff and other state federal and regulatory agencies and various groups on environmental issues as they pertain to TWDB-funded projects. 
• Evaluates the potential impact of project activities in one or more of the following areas: noise pollution air and water quality wetlands hazardous materials socioeconomic areas biological resources geological areas and/or cultural or historic resources.  
• Reviews coordination from regulatory agencies and recommends conditions intended to minimize avoid or mitigate potential impacts. 
• Reviews project-related documents including environmental assessments archeological and biological survey reports coordination with regulatory agencies environmental information documents environmental site assessments environmental findings issued by other agencies and other project-related documents. 
• Works closely with the RWPD teams environmental review workgroup and other staff to ensure consistency of review policies and procedures. 
• Follows processes consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state-level environmental review requirements and reviews projects to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act Clean Water Act National Historic Preservation Act and other state and federal regulations. 
• Reviews project-related funding applications and engineering documents. 
• Conducts archeological and environmental file and literature searches and data analyses. 
• Prepares amends and adopts state and NEPA level environmental determinations. 
• Provides guidance and professional advice to TWDB management on cultural resources management waters of the United States endangered species issues floodplains and other issues related to cultural or natural resources. 
• Works closely with environmental and engineering consultants as well as local state and federal representatives throughout the course of each project. 
• Provides guidance and recommendations to stakeholders including potential financial assistance applicants and recipients on compliance with program requirements. 
• Prepares written reports memoranda and correspondence. 
• Represents the agency at assigned engagements including meetings with state and federal agencies and representatives from other political subdivisions of the state. 
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information. 
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule.  
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include attending mandatory training courses. 
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in Natural Sciences Archeology Anthropology Water Resources Environmental Science Geography Geology Hydrology or related field.
• Professional Experience:
  • Environmental Protection Specialist I: Up to one year of relevant work experience in natural science archeology or a closely related field.
  • Environmental Protection Specialist II: Three years of relevant work experience in natural science archeology or a closely related field.

  • Environmental Protection Specialist III: Five years of relevant work experience in natural science archeology or a closely related field.

     

• Relevanteducation and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in Natural Sciences Environmental Science or Archeology. 
• Two years of field experience.  
• Experience in flood related work and/or working on flood related projects. 
• Experience in NEPA planning and environmental assessment. 
• Experience delineating aquatic resources and/or conducting habitat evaluations.  
• Experience navigating the United States Army Corps of Engineers permitting process. 
• Relevant professional certifications or qualifications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) 

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the RWPD Division.  
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. 
• Knowledge of vegetation wildlife geology soils hydrology and/or archeology of Texas. 
• Knowledge of applicable state and/or federal environmental protection and historic preservation statutes their implementing regulations and related executive orders. 
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word. Excel Teams SharePoint Outlook and experience using Adobe Acrobat. 
• Skills in use of internet email word processing spreadsheet presentation and database software. 
• Skills in effective facilitation of project development during negotiations with applicants consultants and state or federal regulatory agencies. 
• Skills in preparing and maintaining accurate records reports documents correspondence and meeting deadlines. 
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas. 
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements. 
• Ability to adhere to work schedules follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.  
• Ability to make mature objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.  
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment. 
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.  
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.  
• Ability to complete assigned work on time neatly and with infrequent errors.  
• Ability to interpret policies procedures and regulations.  
• Ability to provide prompt courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.  
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment. 
• Ability to be self-motivated and to work under general direction with latitude for use of independent judgment. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks. 
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs. 
• Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time primarily within the State of Texas. Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a drivers license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements. 
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed eight hours including early mornings nights and weekends. 
• Ability to train others. 

Additional Information :

All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system Please visit our job opportunities page for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave. Room 670 Austin Texas 78701

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time