TMD - Environmental Protection Specialist III; Compliance Specialist

Application Instructions

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Alternatively, submit through Work In Texas (WIT). Applicants must also complete supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit.

TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services, enabling the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance benefits ( employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50% )
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
• Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
• Robust free training access through Texas Military Department’s Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs

The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by the Adjutant General of Texas, the state’s senior military official appointed by the governor. The TMD is comprised of State & Federal Civilian Employees, the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard and the Texas State Guard.

America’s premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with communities, and relevant through the 21st century.

Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

The Environmental Compliance Specialist performs highly complex (senior-level) environmental tasks that encompass various areas of compliance. Work involves researching environmental regulations, especially focused on the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act, managing permits (Water and Air), air emission inventories and inspections (generators, tanks, etc.) to ensure compliance. Responsible for conducting and/or contracting Environmental Condition of Property Assessments, Environmental Baseline Surveys, and Environmental Assessments (Phase I and II).

The position reports directly to the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Waste Manager and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment while maintaining environmental compliance.

Monday – Thursday, 10‑hour days, 40 hours a week.

• Conduct inspections and assessments to identify environmental vulnerabilities that could compromise infrastructure integrity.
• Oversee hazardous material and waste management programs to prevent contamination or degradation of secure environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and facilities teams to align environmental controls with infrastructure protection frameworks (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, NEPA, NIST).
• Support emergency response planning and incident mitigation related to environmental hazards affecting secure infrastructure.
• Provide training and outreach to staff on environmental practices that enhance infrastructure security and operational continuity.
• Review, edit, update, and revise environmental plans (SPCC plans, SWPPP, Environmental Waste Management Plan, etc.) based on regulatory requirements.
• Support NEPA requirements in environmental restoration actions for contaminated media, including PFAS compounds.
• Assist with the Operational Range Assessment Program (ORAP) and Non‑DOD Owned, Non‑Operational Defense sites (NDNODS).
• Evaluate potential impacts of actions that affect soil erosion, water quality and air quality.
• Coordinate environmental…