Environmental Protection Specialist -III

Company Description

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

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  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’s Mission:
Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

The 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.

• Environmental Protection Specialist I: $3,409.83 - $3,700.00/monthly
• Environmental Protection Specialist II: $3,793.42 - $4,200.00/monthly
• Environmental Protection Specialist III: $4,263.16 - $5,381.25/monthly

General Description:

Performs routine to highly complex environmental work reviewing TWDB-funded projects. Works under moderate to limited supervision, may train or supervise others. Reports to the Brazos Regional Team Manager in the Regional Water Project Development Division.

• Coordinates with and advises customers and consultants on the level of environmental review required for proposed projects and associated requirements.
• Coordinates with TWDB staff, state, federal, and regulatory agencies on environmental issues for TWDB-funded projects.
• Evaluates potential impact of project activities in noise pollution, air and water quality, wetlands, hazardous materials, socioeconomic areas, biological resources, geological areas, and cultural/historic resources.
• Reviews coordination from regulatory agencies and recommends conditions to minimize, avoid, or mitigate potential impacts.
• Reviews project-related documents, including environmental assessments, archaeological and biological survey reports, environmental site assessments, and other related documents.
• Works closely with the RWPD teams, environmental review workgroup, and other staff to ensure consistency of review policies and procedures.
• Follows NEPA and state environmental review requirements; reviews projects for compliance with Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other regulations.
• Reviews project-related funding applications and engineering documents.
• Conducts archaeological and environmental file and literature searches and data analyses.
• Prepares, amends, and adopts state and NEPA level environmental determinations.
• Provides guidance on cultural resources management, waters of the United States, endangered species issues, floodplains, and other natural resource issues.
• Works with environmental and engineering consultants, local, state, and federal representatives throughout projects.
• Provides guidance and recommendations to stakeholders on compliance with program requirements.
• Prepares written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Represents the agency at meetings with state and federal agencies and other political subdivisions.
• Maintains confidential and…