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, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting; depending on the assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils, and workspace restrictions.

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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.

Environmental Specialist

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