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Environmental Protection Specialist

Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Killeen, TX
Salary: $57,982.00 - $75,376.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (000)000-0000
JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:
This position is located within the Environmental Division of the Directorate of Public Works, US Army Garrison, Fort Hood, TX. The office is comprised of approximately 75 Government employees consisting of natural and cultural resource personnel, engineers, Environmental Protection Specialists, and technicians. The office environment is dynamic and challenging due to the environmental mission in support of the largest military post in the US Army. DPW at Fort Hood is an organization consisting of 400+ employees accomplishing a wide variety of missions. Other offices that perform maintenance, engineering, housing, and services functions provide opportunities for cross training and/or promotion potential.

 

Fort Hood is located in a temperate region of Texas between Austin and Waco. Temperatures vary from an average high of 92 deg F in the summer to average highs of 65 deg F in the winters, allowing for outdoor recreation for much of the year. The supporting communities of Killeen and Copperas Cove provide excellent housing at a very reasonable cost. Urban and suburban housing is readily available. Fort Hood is a major employer in the area and has an excellent partnership with the neighboring communities. The area is fast growing with new schools and shopping opportunities. Local colleges (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Central Texas College and Tarleton University) provide higher educational pursuit. The University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University are located within commuting distance. The area is home to many churches. Recreation abounds with fishing, water skiing, camping, hunting, and golf available (two lakes within a 15 minute drive).

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED
  • Occasional Travel
  • 5% Business Travel Required.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
  • No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Moving expenses will not be paid.
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