Sr Environmental Specialist

Job Description:

Sr Environmental Specialist

Description

Pay Range: $31.52 - $40.98

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, May 5 th , 2025

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Sr. Environmental Specialist job is available with The City of Fort Worth (Water Department / Customer Care Division / Conservation Section). This position will help develop and implement general water conservation programs, providing strategic direction and ensuring alignment with regional goals and regulations. This position performs project management duties related to water efficiency programs across residential, commercial, and institutional customer sectors, while also assisting with marketing efforts and helping to grow the Department’s social media presence. The role includes supervising and supporting junior staff, offering technical guidance on program delivery and outreach, and contributing to planning and reporting efforts. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage a wide variety of creative, technical, and digital projects, with a strong capacity to integrate strategic communications that promote the efficient use of water.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, resource management, communications, public administration or a related field.
• Three (3) years of responsible experience in state or federally regulated environmental programs.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing multiple projects and timelines
• Experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging trends in water efficiency/conservation
• Ability to interpret data and make recommendations on water use data
• Knowledge of project/program management practices and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Sr. Environmental Specialist job responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring/evaluation of conservation programs
• Serve as technical expert on water efficiency issues
• Evaluate opportunities for public involvement and community networks
• Research water conservation programs, techniques and prepare recommendations for overall program objectives and goals
• Assist in developing and implementing outreach strategies and community engagement initiatives
• Oversee the development of marketing materials and public information tools
• Provide supervision, mentorship and technical guidance and assist in workload planning and performance management
• Collaborate with other departments, agencies and regional partners to develop and support joint conservation initiatives

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, unsanitary conditions, workspace restrictions, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor even when dealing with upset customers/citizens.

Physical Demand

Medium work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.