Jobs in Palmhurst Texas

Commercial and personal line insurance carriers rely on EXL as a key business partner through our Castle High Value and EXL Risk Control service offerings. We offer a variety of field inspections and risk control services to support our clients’ underwriting processes. EXL’s consultants deliver industry-leading professionalism, quality and turn-around time, and our innovative solutions help our clients keep ahead of the competition. Description

EXL Risk Control is looking for self-directed independent contractors who possess excellent

communication skills, computer proficiency, and a commitment to meeting client quality and

timeliness standards. You will work from your own home or office, and service onsite

survey/inspection assignments in the Hidalgo County, TX area, and other locations within approximately 45 miles of Hidalgo County.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for scheduling on-site surveys and providing risk control reports to

insurance industry clients. These reports contain information necessary to underwrite a

commercial insurance policy and may include recommendations to control and/or correct

potential loss producing conditions associated with that policy. You will be expected to

manage assignments you accept, successfully secure customer appointments within a

local territory and complete work assignments on time.

Our Risk Control Inspectors evaluate businesses behind the scenes to identify hazards and

improve safety, mitigating risks for our insurance company clients. The type of businesses

we survey are commercial operations, including retail, restaurants, hotels, apartments,

construction jobsites, churches, schools, etc. Most surveys are focused on assessing the

business for Property and General Liability coverage, but we also service other commercial

insurance lines of business including Workers Compensation, Auto/Fleet, Products Liability,

Inland Marine and Builders Risk.

Qualifications

Preferred experience in commercial insurance, real estate, inspection, construction, claim,

loss control, underwriting, and/or fire and safety experience is a plus, but all interested

candidates are encouraged to submit their qualifications. In lieu of experience, we can refer

you to a 15-hour online certification option to qualify you. Fees are negotiable depending on

experience and the unique aspects of selected jobs.

Tools or Items You Must Provide:

• Digital camera or tablet
• Computer
• Printer
• High speed internet access
• Reliable vehicle
• Measuring device such as a laser, 100 ft. tape, or measuring wheel
• Auto and General Liability Insurance

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Location: McAllen / Pharr, TX

(with enterprise oversight of operations in McAllen & Pharr, TX; Reynosa, Mexico; Carol Stream, IL; Brooklyn Park, MN; and Monmouth, IL)

About the Role

Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: revolutionize the future of foodservice.

The Vice President of Operations, Americas is a senior executive leader responsible for the end-to-end operational performance of a ~$500M multi-site manufacturing and supply network across the United States and Mexico.

This role carries direct line responsibility for the Pharr, TX operation, which is a critical, technology-enabled manufacturing site and the primary focus of the role in its initial years. In addition, the VP Operations maintains enterprise accountability for all direct and indirect operations tied to Pharr and spanning the broader MFT Americas footprint, including Reynosa and U.S. legacy sites.

The role provides enterprise leadership for manufacturing, automation, footprint strategy, and operational execution, balancing near-term delivery with long-term scalability and margin expansion.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Operations, Americas, this role serves as a key member of the Americas leadership team and plays a central role in shaping capital deployment, operating model design, and enterprise execution.

What You’ll Do

Direct Site Leadership – Pharr, TX (Primary Accountability)

• Serve as the direct operational leader for the Pharr, TX greenfield facility, with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.
• Lead planning, design, and readiness activities during the approval and pre-launch phase, transitioning to full operational leadership as the site comes online (targeted for early 2027).
• Lead day-to-day execution while building scalable systems, standards, and leadership capabilities.
• Ensure Pharr operates as a model site for automation, productivity, and operational discipline from day one.

Enterprise Operations Leadership

• Provide executive oversight across all MFT Americas manufacturing and operations sites, ensuring alignment, performance transparency, and consistent standards.
• Balance site-level accountability with enterprise standardization and shared best practices.
• Lead cross-border operations across the U.S. and Mexico, integrating regulatory, labor, cultural, and cost considerations.

Greenfield Development & Advanced Manufacturing (Critical Requirement)

• Co-lead in partnership with Business Transformation team, the design, build, and ramp-up of technology-driven greenfield manufacturing capacity, including layout, automation strategy, workforce model, and operating standards.
• Translate business requirements into scalable manufacturing systems leveraging automation, robotics, and digital tools.
• Ensure greenfield investments are sequenced, ROI-driven, and execution-focused, with clear milestones and accountability.

Footprint Strategy & Automation

• Own manufacturing footprint strategy, including site roles, capacity planning, and regionalization decisions.
• Lead make/buy and automation vs. labor trade-offs to optimize cost, resilience, and speed to market.
• Partner with Engineering, IT, and the Business Transformation team to advance digital manufacturing and operational visibility.

Financial & Performance Accountability

• Full ownership of operational P&L performance, including conversion cost, productivity, fixed-cost absorption, and margin delivery.
• Own operational budgets, capital planning, and return-on-investment discipline.
• Drive working capital improvement through inventory optimization, flow, and execution rigor.
• Establish and manage enterprise KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, cost, cash, and people.

Talent, Culture & Change Leadership

• Build and develop a strong bench of site and regional operations leaders.
• Lead large-scale operational and organizational changes, including automation deployment and operating model evolution.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable culture grounded in safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• A builder-operator who has led both steady-state operations and complex transformations.
• An enterprise-minded leader comfortable owning a critical site while thinking and acting at system scale.
• A hands-on executive equally credible in the plant and the boardroom.
• A values-based leader who delivers results through disciplined execution and strong teams.

Skills & Experience

Required

• Direct experience leading the development and ramp-up of technology-enabled greenfield manufacturing facilities (automation-forward, digitally enabled).
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience, including multi-site responsibility.
• Senior-level experience (VP or equivalent) leading complex manufacturing operations.
• Proven success with automation, robotics, PLC-driven systems, and advanced manufacturing.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, capital planning, and ROI discipline.
• Cross-border operations experience across the U.S. and Mexico.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Fluent in English; Spanish strongly preferred.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
• Experience in decentralized, capital-disciplined, or private-enterprise operating environments.

About Marmon Holdings

Marmon Inc. comprises more than 120 autonomous businesses serving diverse industries and markets worldwide. Each Marmon business operates independently within a group structure that provides access to the expertise of other Marmon businesses with related products and services, or which serve the same customers or markets. Together, they employ about 30,000 people at more than 650 manufacturing, distribution, and service facilities located primarily in the United States, as well as 22 other countries. Founded in 1953 and privately held until 2008, Marmon today is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to take full control of your income, schedule, and success?At Wholesale Payments, we're empowering ambitious Outside B2B Sales Executives to own their territory, dominate their market, and build lasting wealth in the rapidly growing fintech and merchant services industry.

What You'll Do

• Engage and consult with small and mid-sized business owners, offering best-in-class payment processing, POS, and business technology solutions
• Execute a proven B2B sales process — prospect, present, and close new accounts face-to-face
• Manage your own pipeline with full autonomy, supported by elite tools and a winning culture
• Build a residual income stream that grows month after month — every account you sign keeps paying you
• Become a trusted advisor to your clients — delivering value, savings, and partnership

What You'll Get

• Uncapped Commission Structure — earn what you're worth
• Lifetime Residuals — ongoing passive income on every account
• $15,000+ Fast-Start Bonus potential in your first 90 days
• Daily Qualified Leads so you can focus on closing, not chasing
• Exclusive Fintech Tools & CRM — built to help you win faster
• 45X Portfolio Buyout Option — turn your book into real equity
• Comprehensive Training, Mentorship & Closer Support
• 3-6 preset appointments each day!

What We're Looking For

• Proven B2B or outside sales track record (merchant services or fintech experience preferred)
• A fearless hunter mentality — you love prospecting and closing deals
• A "CLOSER" - Hybrid role with appointments that need to be closed!
• Entrepreneurial spirit with discipline and self-motivation
• Confident communicator who builds instant trust with business owners
• A go-getter who thrives in a performance-based environment

Why Wholesale Payments?

This isn't your typical sales gig — it's a career path toward true financial freedom. You'll be backed by one of the most respected names in the industry, equipped with world-class tools, and surrounded by a winning culture that rewards performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Outside sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Direct sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 4 years (Required)
• B2B sales: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S.

Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.

Relocation may be required.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW The U.S.

Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move.

U.S.

Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level , career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $49,739
- $89,518 per year Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.

A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12.

You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.

Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive.

The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.

Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duties and Responsibilities As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.

This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.

Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.

Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership.

Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.

Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level.

Please refer to the BPA GL-9
- 11 announcement.

Other Requirements Citizenship : You must be a U.S.

Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency : You must have had primary U.S.

residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction : In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.

Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.

The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d).

Veterans' Preference : You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training : After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.

Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.

Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.

Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.

You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.

For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application.

Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.

You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam .

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.

Border Patrol page: /s/usbp .

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

Biologist/Environmental Scientist – Extreme South Texas

Location: Rio Grande Valley of Texas

Base: Pharr, Texas

Landhawk Consulting LLC is seeking several Biologists/Environmental Scientists to join our growing environmental and cultural resources team in southern Texas. Established in 2012, Landhawk is a multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm of 25 professionals with expertise spanning natural resources, cultural resources, and water resource management. Our team includes wildlife biologists, archaeologists, environmental scientists, aquatic ecologists, and permitting specialists who support infrastructure and compliance projects across Texas and the greater Southwest.

The successful candidate will assist in biological regulations compliance, construction monitoring, and biological surveys within the Texas border region. This position offers hands-on experience working with diverse environmental projects in support of state and federal environmental compliance programs.

Position Details and Expectations

Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume or CV, along with unofficial transcripts, outlining relevant field and project experience, such as biological survey work, construction monitoring, and biological resource documentation in Texas and the surrounding border region. Candidates should have experience or interest in endangered plant species surveys, nesting bird surveys, and biological resource monitoring in support of environmental compliance. Familiarity with the avian communities and flora of southern Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections and oversee construction to ensure compliance with environmental regulations

• Monitor the state and condition of stormwater-related best management practices (BMPs)

• Conduct biological monitoring

• Assist with vegetation surveys

• Perform weekly migratory nesting bird surveys

• Relocate wildlife, including but not limited to protected reptile species, injured birds, and some aquatic organisms, when found

• Produce daily and occasionally weekly reports regarding information collected from field inspections

• Conduct biological surveys

Minimum Qualifications:

o Valid state driver’s license

o Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or related fields of study

o Excellent writing skills

o High attention to detail

o Ability and willingness to travel periodically in Texas

o Ability to meet deadlines consistently

o Proficient in MS Office Suite

o Ability to work effectively with remote staff

o Ability to work with minimal supervision

o Must be able to pass a background check

Preferred qualifications include:

• Preference will be given to local candidates
• Experience in identifying native flora and fauna found in Texas.
• One to two years of experience conducting a combination of biological monitoring surveys, migratory nesting bird surveys, vegetation surveys, and stormwater BMP inspections.

Compensation and Benefits:

-         Landhawk Consulting offers competitive compensation tailored to each candidate’s experience, qualifications, and technical expertise.

-         Positions may be full-time or part-time, with hybrid and field-based assignments primarily in southern Texas and surrounding regions.

-         15 days paid vacation, up to 40 hours of annual sick leave, and 11 paid holidays are provided to salaried employees.

-         Retirement plan with employer match.

-         Access to in-person and virtual training programs, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

-         Paid travel time, GSA per diem, and mileage reimbursement.

-         Bonuses may be available based on performance and project contributions.

Background Check Notice:

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment history, education credentials, driving record, and criminal background review.

About Landhawk Consulting:

Founded in 2012, Landhawk Consulting LLC is a multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm providing services across Texas and the greater Southwest. Our team of 25 professionals includes experts in natural resources, cultural resources, and water resource management. Landhawk’s archaeologists, biologists, environmental scientists, and permitting specialists work collaboratively to support infrastructure, compliance, and conservation projects for public and private clients.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, defensible work products and fostering a culture of professionalism, mentorship, and scientific excellence across every discipline we serve.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.