Environmental Specialist
Pay Range: $26.57 - $29.89/hr. | $55,268 - $62,177 annual compensation Job Posting Closing on: Friday, August 7, 2026 📅 Workdays & Hours: Saturday – Wednesday, 4 am – 1 pm; Some weekend and holiday 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 over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆 An Environmental Specialist job is available with the City of Fort Worth Environmental Services Department. The Air Monitoring Team performs program-critical functions in conjunction with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to aid and assist in their implementation and continued operation of the TCEQ’s state-wide Ambient Air Monitoring Network and DHS’s nation-wide BioWatch Program. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or other field related to the Natural Sciences OR individuals with at least two years of responsible experience in state or federally-regulated environmental programs Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license Preferred Qualifications: Experience with State and Federal Air Quality Monitoring functions and criteria Experience with mechanical and/or electrical component repair and maintenance Competence in the use of current office computer applications, including word processing, email, time management, spreadsheets, and presentation software Understanding of the fundamentals of Air Quality Science and Air Pollutant Emission Monitoring The Environmental Specialist job responsibilities include: The proper installation and collection of sample filters within a precise, established schedule Conveyance of sample filters via established protocols Prompt upkeep, maintenance, and repair of sampling monitors and gaseous analyzers, and the monitoring sites Calibrations, Quality Assurance Audits, and data reporting Computer application support Giving administrative support to supervisory-level colleagues Participating in 24-hour, on-call emergency response services Other duties as assigned Working Conditions and Physical Demands as stated on official City job description 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 10 pounds of force constantly having to move objects; and Depending on the assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climb...