TMD - Natural Resources Specialist III (Wildland F

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

About Us

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

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

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

Responsibilities

• Support conservation strategies that align with TMD's infrastructure protection goals, including erosion control, vegetation management, and habitat preservation.
• Monitor and mitigate environmental risks, such as invasive species, water contamination, or land degradation, that could compromise secure infrastructure zones.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and security teams to integrate natural resource management into infrastructure resilience planning.
• Maintain documentation of natural resource activities, compliance efforts, and protective measures in accordance with TMD policy and applicable regulations.
• Support emergency response and recovery efforts related to natural resource hazards affecting secure infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act, as they relate to infrastructure protection.
• Coordinate internal and contracted monitoring, surveys and studies of natural resources at Army National Guard (ARNG) training facilities in support of Integrated Natural Resource Monitoring Plans (INRMPs).
• Evaluate results of surveys, studies, and military actions regarding condition and trend analysis of natural resources at military training sites and impacts to the military training mission.
• Travel to various training sites to conduct business.
• Collaborate with military personnel on training site development planning regarding natural resources considerations and goals for long-term sustainability of training and the environment.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Design, conduct, and oversee natural resources monitoring, investigative research, studies, wildfire and prescribed fire management, and military project reviews in support of regulatory compliance and sustainability of training sites.

Requirements

• Performs highly complex (senior-level) natural resources work for a military conservation program.
• Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Reports to the Natural Resources Manager.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are 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.

Military membership is not required for this position.