**Must meet agency in-office requirements**
***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***
Salary Range:
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Environmental Protection Specialist I: $3,409.83 - $3,700.00/monthly
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Environmental Protection Specialist II: $3,793.42 - $4,200.00/monthly
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Environmental Protection Specialist III: $4,263.16 - $5,381.25/monthly
TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD’S MISSION
Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
WORKING AT THE TWDB
See why our work makes an impact!
Find out why the TWDB is a great place to work.
Make a positive difference for the state of Texas. We encourage you to apply for positions that match your qualifications.
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a 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:
http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.
Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information.
MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 92W Water Treatment Specialist, MST Marine Science Technician, 8056 Hazardous Material/ Hazardous Waste (HM/HW) Officer, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_NaturalResources.pdf
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
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Coordinates with and advises the TWDB’s 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.
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Coordinates with TWDB staff and other state, federal, and regulatory agencies, and various groups on environmental issues as they pertain to TWDB-funded projects.
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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.
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Reviews coordination from regulatory agencies and recommends conditions intended to minimize, avoid, or mitigate potential impacts.
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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.
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Works closely with the RWPD teams, environmental review workgroup, and other staff to ensure consistency of review policies and procedures.
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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.
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Reviews project-related funding applications and engineering documents.
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Conducts archeological and environmental file and literature searches and data analyses.
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Prepares, amends, and adopts state and NEPA level environmental determinations.
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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.
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Works closely with environmental and engineering consultants, as well as local, state, and federal representatives throughout the course of each project.
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Provides guidance and recommendations to stakeholders, including potential financial assistance applicants and recipients on compliance with program requirements.
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Prepares written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
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Represents the agency at assigned engagements, including meetings with state and federal agencies and representatives from other political subdivisions of the state.
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Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
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Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.
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Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
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May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
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Performs other duties as assigned.