Texas Department of Transportation

District Environmental Quality Coordinator I or II; Pharr District (Env. Section) - (2501623)

Position Information

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about making a positive impact on the natural environment? Join our team!

TxDOT's Pharr District is seeking a District Environmental Quality Coordinator I or II to be based at our District Headquarters in Pharr, TX.

In this role, you’ll oversee environmental compliance during active roadway construction projects, ensuring all work aligns with the policies and regulations from state and federal agencies. You’ll be investigating active transportation projects throughout the construction lifecycle and training field staff on environmental protocols. If you're ready to make a difference in Texas transportation while protecting our natural environment, we want to hear from you!

Salary Range:

District Environmental Quality Coordinator I (B20): $66,000 - $81,351/annually

$5,500 - $6,779.25/monthly

District Environmental Quality Coordinator II (B22): $73,200 - $93,138/annually

$6,100 - $7,761.50/monthly

• The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level based on the applicant’s work experience, education skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business need.

Minimum Salary

: 66,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 93,138.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Pharr District

600 W US 83 EXPRESSWAY

Pharr 78577

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Mon - Fri; 8am -5pm Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

District Environmental Quality Coordinator I

Provides complex technical support and issue resolution for construction of transportation facilities and projects as it relates to environmental activities and requirements. Work requires contact and coordination with governmental agencies, private entities, contractors, and internal personnel. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

District Environmental Quality Coordinator II

Provides advance technical support, and issue resolution for construction of transportation facilities and projects as it relates to environmental activities and requirements. Work requires contact and coordination with governmental agencies, private entities, contractors, and internal personnel. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Essential duties for District Environmental Quality Coordinator I and II:

• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of environmental programs.
• Coordinates field review inspections conducted by Environmental Regulatory Agency representatives to ensure all negative findings are handled properly and receive proper response.
• Provides support and guidance on construction projects to ensure environmental compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and processes complex environmental related permits and licenses with resource and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluates environmental impact of transportation activities including noise, air and water quality, wetlands, or hazardous material.
• Maintains, updates, and compiles detailed data in spreadsheets, files, logs, summaries, and records related to environmental activities.
• Prepares environmental reports and makes recommendations.
• Conducts reviews of Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E) submissions to ensure compliance with applicable environmental federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Conducts annual plan reviews and inspections for district environmental compliance.
• Develops and maintains appropriate tracking systems of annual environmental inspections, follow-up inspections, tracking of issues, uncorrected deficiencies, and other related information.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for District Environmental Quality Coordinator II:

• Assists in developing environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Oversees and conducts audits and research to identify problems on transportation projects and makes proposals for solutions.
• Coordinates and evaluates field review inspections conducted by Environmental Regulatory Agency representatives to ensure all negative findings are handled properly and receive proper response.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: District Environmental Quality Coordinator I or II: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for minimum qualifications

Experience:

District Environmental Quality Coordinator I: No experience required.

District Environmental Quality Coordinator II: 2 YEARS Technical engineering, transportation design, construction, environmental, or related experience.

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• US Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

District Environmental Quality Coordinator I and II:

• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Environmental laws, regulations and mitigation requirements pertaining to natural resources
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Developing and implementing programs
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Researching, evaluating and interpreting complex information
• Reviewing plans for accuracy and ensuring compliance with requirements
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

District Environmental Quality Coordinator I and II:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

: Environment

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Jun 10, 2025, 9:01:45 PM

Unposting Date

: Jun 26, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Evrnmtl Protection Spec III/Evrnmtl Protection Spec IV State Job Code/s: 2653/2654

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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