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Environmental Protect Specialist II

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

21 employees hold this title in Department of State Health Services. Median total compensation for the role is $58,096, below the department median of $63,400.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $58,096
Agency median: $63,400
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,397$62,897+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 21 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Texas

Environmental Protect Specialist II is held in 5 Texas departments. In Department of State Health Services, the median of $58,096 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

$58,288 · 3

Texas Military Department

$57,898 · 4

Department of Public Safety

$51,753 · 1

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

$51,232 · 2

Median total compensation for the Environmental Protect Specialist II role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of State Health Services

Accountant III 48
Accountant IV 28
Administrative Assistant II 81
Administrative Assistant III 41
Administrative Assistant IV 38
Budget Analyst IV 23
Chemist II 33
Chemist III 23
Contract Specialist IV 26
Contract Specialist V 48
Customer Service Representative IV 97
Customer Service Representative V 28
Director I 23
Director II 21
Director III 22
Director IV 36
Environmental Protect Specialist III 38
Environmental Protect Specialist IV 32
Epidemiologist I 29
Epidemiologist II 64
Epidemiologist III 65
Financial Analyst III 22
Health Physicist I 34
Inspector V 91
Inspector VI 22
License and Permit Specialist II 18
Licensed Vocational Nurse II 21
Manager I 37
Manager II 20
Manager III 50
Manager IV 115
Manager V 33
Manager VI 24
Medical Technologist III 19
Microbiologist II 27
Microbiologist III 25
Microbiologist IV 19
Molecular Biologist III 44
Nurse II 39
Nurse III 23
Program Specialist I 44
Program Specialist II 136
Program Specialist III 131
Program Specialist IV 140
Program Specialist V 140
Program Specialist VI 79
Program Specialist VII 50
Public Health & Prevention Specialist I 168
Public Health & Prevention Specialist II 70
Public Health & Prevention Specialist III 140
Public Health Nurse I 62
Public Health Nurse II 38
Public Health Nurse III 23
Research Specialist V 30
Sanitarian I 89
Sanitarian II 28
Sanitarian III 43
Social Worker II 104
Staff Services Officer III 20

Record list

Employees with this title

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Mark Ruiz

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$63,000

Base pay: $63,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Dec 4, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,250
State Employee Number: 1682559

Mark Ruiz is a Environmental Protect Specialist II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,000.

Son Tran

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$62,744

Base pay: $62,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,744
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Feb 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,229
State Employee Number: 1085486

Son Tran works as a Environmental Protect Specialist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Son earned $62,744 in 2026.

Amber Tyson

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,851

Base pay: $60,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,851
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,071
State Employee Number: 1405356

At Department of State Health Services, Amber Tyson serves as a Environmental Protect Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,851.

Lynda Brezina

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$60,351

Base pay: $60,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,351
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,029
State Employee Number: 92976

Lynda Brezina holds the role of Environmental Protect Specialist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,351.

Joshua Harper

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 155479

Joshua Harper is a Environmental Protect Specialist II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,096.

Bradley Grimmett

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Aug 13, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 100716

At Department of State Health Services, Bradley Grimmett serves as a Environmental Protect Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,096.

Cecilio Banuelos

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 1444893

Cecilio Banuelos works as a Environmental Protect Specialist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cecilio earned $58,096 in 2025.

Raul Garcia

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Sep 14, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 763157

At Department of State Health Services, Raul Garcia serves as a Environmental Protect Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,096.

Melanie Lewis

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Nov 7, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 27735

At Department of State Health Services, Melanie Lewis serves as a Environmental Protect Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,096.

Elisa De Leon

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 65081

Elisa De Leon works as a Environmental Protect Specialist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elisa earned $58,096 in 2026.

Heather Bennett

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 140262

Heather Bennett holds the role of Environmental Protect Specialist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,096.

Vanessa Rodriguez

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2009
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 156009

At Department of State Health Services, Vanessa Rodriguez serves as a Environmental Protect Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,096.

Hilda Bradley

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 172696

Hilda Bradley holds the role of Environmental Protect Specialist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,096.

Niesha Franks

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 199664

Niesha Franks works as a Environmental Protect Specialist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Niesha earned $58,096 in 2026.

Donald Diviney

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Jul 9, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 351312

At Department of State Health Services, Donald Diviney serves as a Environmental Protect Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,096.

Ryan Macias

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 934658

Ryan Macias works as a Environmental Protect Specialist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ryan earned $58,096 in 2026.

Daniel Oen

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 1297843

Daniel Oen holds the role of Environmental Protect Specialist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,096.

Martin Miller

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 1656849

Martin Miller holds the role of Environmental Protect Specialist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,096.

Jerry Rider Jr

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 196678

Jerry Rider Jr works as a Environmental Protect Specialist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jerry earned $58,096 in 2026.

Winnde Buckelew

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$58,096

Base pay: $58,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $4,841
State Employee Number: 167763

At Department of State Health Services, Winnde Buckelew serves as a Environmental Protect Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,096.

Karina Banuelos

Environmental Protect Specialist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$55,397

Base pay: $55,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,397
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2652
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,616
State Employee Number: 1576708

Karina Banuelos holds the role of Environmental Protect Specialist II at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,397.