Job Details
Posting Number: 2026719
Posting/Functional Title: Environmental Technician
University Pay Plan Title: Grant Specialist
Location: Other - Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Department: Center for Archaeological Studies
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Funding Source: Grant
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Job Category: Exempt
Required Qualifications
Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Valid State Driver’s License and US Citizenship are required for Unescorted Access to Fort Leonard Wood.
- Ability to successfully pass background investigations to gain access to Army installations, IT systems, and for the issuance of a government issued Common Access Card.
- Successful completion of a four-year undergraduate degree in an environmental discipline or related field from an accredited university. A combination of education and experience may be used in lieu of an accredited four-year undergraduate degree.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) to enter data and manage databases.
- Ability to safely sample and identify aquatic organisms (e.g., fish and freshwater mussels) with taxonomic keys and other aids.
- Ability to safely use basic shop tools (power and hand tools) to maintain equipment (e.g., sampling nets, trailers, and boats) and construct supplies as needed.
- Ability to safely work near and within shallow and deep flowing water.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles.
- Experience working with imperiled aquatic species (e.g., federally endangered and threatened).
- Experience operating boats, outboard motors, power tools, trailers, and data loggers.
- Experience sampling fish and aquatic organisms using methods such as boat electrofishing, backpack electrofishing, seining, and trap nets.
- Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases for the development of supporting environmental analysis.
- Experience in using GIS software such as ArcGIS and Field Maps.
- Ability to gather facts, analyze and compare trends, draw conclusions, devise solutions to problems, and identify changes and trends related to comprehensive planning issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively in formal briefings and in general public meetings, and to prepare clear and concise written materials appropriate for different audiences.
Job Description
The position will support fisheries and aquatic program and stormwater program activities at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. We are seeking a qualified team member that can support the two programs with an emphasis on the fisheries and aquatic program.
This position is located at Ft Leonard Wood, MO. The Fort is located in the beautiful South-Central Missouri Ozarks which has a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities. The Fort covers more than 61,000 acres and is located in Pulaski County, Missouri. Bordering the installation to the north are the towns of Waynesville/St. Robert and Interstate 44. St. Louis is a 2-hour drive to the east along I-44 and Springfield is a little more than an hour’s drive to the west of Fort Leonard Wood. The job will involve a wide range of natural resource and environmental compliance projects that support military training and development.
Job Duties
- Perform tasks related to the general support of aquatic conservation, fisheries, and stormwater management.
- Provide support for the Division outreach and training activities, including, but not limited to Youth Fishing Derbies, Earth Day, and the Environmental Quality Control Committee meetings.
- Assist with field work to monitor aquatic fauna and habitat.
- Prepare and maintain equipment including but not limited to boats, trailers, fish sampling gear, and power tools.
- Assist with general tasks to support MS4, Industrial Stormwater, Land Disturbance and Fisheries Programs.
- Collect water samples for various environmental regulatory requirements, prepare sample for shipping and deliver samples to be shipped as needed.
- Work with government approved receiving labs as needed to ship samples and coordinate with the lab to receive sampling bottles.
- Develop and maintain relevant databases for program activities as directed by the Natural Resource and Environmental Program Manager.
- Prepare monthly activities reports.
- Work requires being physically capable of lifting 50 pounds alone, extended walking/hiking on various terrains, strenuous outdoor labor and exposure to flowing water of various depths, potential allergens, plants, wildlife, pests, and all-weather conditions.
- Work requires using various boats, wading and swimming, and snorkeling in flowing water.
- Work requires occasional exposure to loud noises which may require use of hearing protection.
- Periodically, work may be required on weekends or outside of standard work hours (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).
Job Open Date: 08/05/2026
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight): 08/28/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Choose Texas State University?
Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
- Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
- Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
- Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
- Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
- Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
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https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58097
Organization
Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Texas State University
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Mission
Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.
Locations
Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.
The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.
Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Company info
Website: http://www.txstate.edu/
Telephone: 512-245-2111
Location: 601 University Drive San Marcos Texas 78666 US
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