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Environmental Protect Specialist IV

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

7 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $84,255, above the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $573.4K
Role median: $84,255
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Above

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This role across Texas

Environmental Protect Specialist IV is held in 10 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $84,255 ranks #3 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Parks and Wildlife Department

$92,333 · 1

Railroad Commission of Texas

$84,599 · 1

General Land Office

$81,395 · 3

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

$77,199 · 3

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

$75,376 · 3

Department of State Health Services

$75,242 · 32

Texas Historical Commission

$73,316 · 7

Texas Water Development Board

$70,389 · 3

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

$62,563 · 3

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

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Other job titles in Texas Department of Transportation

Accountant III 74
Administrative Assistant III 57
Administrative Assistant IV 192
Administrative Assistant V 196
Administrative Assistant VI 140
Clerk III 319
Contract Administrative Manager II 47
Contract Specialist II 55
Contract Specialist III 83
Contract Specialist IV 77
Contract Specialist V 113
Director IV 333
Director V 145
Director VI 108
Engineer II 93
Engineer III 106
Engineer IV 152
Engineer V 247
Engineer VI 232
Engineering Aide 275
Engineering Specialist I 487
Engineering Specialist II 552
Engineering Specialist III 623
Engineering Specialist IV 526
Engineering Specialist V 352
Engineering Specialist VI 135
Engineering Technician I 103
Engineering Technician II 170
Engineering Technician III 59
Equipment Operator I 393
Ferryboat Deckhand I 73
Fleet Manager III 61
Information Specialist IV 48
Information Specialist V 59
Manager III 125
Manager IV 133
Manager V 132
Manager VI 90
Motor Vehicle Technician IV 99
Motor Vehicle Technician V 145
Planner III 54
Planner IV 70
Planner V 118
Program Specialist III 49
Program Specialist V 113
Program Specialist VI 138
Program Specialist VII 79
Project Manager III 106
Project Manager IV 116
Right of Way Agent II 51
Right of Way Agent III 54
Right of Way Agent IV 65
Systems Analyst VI 60
Transportation Maintenance Specialist I 551
Transportation Maintenance Specialist II 1,369
Transportation Maintenance Specialist III 1,106
Transportation Maintenance Specialist IV 274
Transportation Maintenance Specialist V 237
Transportation Maintenance Specialist VI 398
Transportation Maintenance Specialist VII 233

Record list

Employees with this title

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Melanie Johnson

Environmental Protect Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$93,035

Base pay: $93,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,035
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2654
Hire Date: Nov 29, 2021
Monthly Pay: $7,753
State Employee Number: 845927

Melanie Johnson is a Environmental Protect Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,035.

Heath Zucha

Environmental Protect Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,441

Base pay: $87,441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,441
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2654
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2005
Monthly Pay: $7,287
State Employee Number: 114817

Heath Zucha holds the role of Environmental Protect Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,441.

Justin Springer

Environmental Protect Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,615

Base pay: $85,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,615
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2654
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $7,135
State Employee Number: 1682647

At Texas Department of Transportation, Justin Springer serves as a Environmental Protect Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,615.

Derwood Sitton

Environmental Protect Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,255

Base pay: $84,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,255
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2654
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,021
State Employee Number: 1477382

Derwood Sitton is a Environmental Protect Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,255.

Hart Nolte-Roth

Environmental Protect Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,990

Base pay: $75,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,990
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2654
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,333
State Employee Number: 779476

Hart Nolte-Roth holds the role of Environmental Protect Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,990.

Gisela Herrera

Environmental Protect Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$75,600

Base pay: $75,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2654
Hire Date: Jan 13, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,300
State Employee Number: 428386

Gisela Herrera is a Environmental Protect Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,600.

James Sumrall

Environmental Protect Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$71,480

Base pay: $71,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,480
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2654
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,957
State Employee Number: 1705688

James Sumrall is a Environmental Protect Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,480.