Environmental Scientist & Specialist Advanced

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Department Name: Environmental Health Bureau (EHB)
Program Area: Liquid Waste Assistance Program (LWAP)
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/
As a valued new employee to the NMED, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.

This position will provide guidance and support to the Liquid Waste Assistance Program.

• Train and advise staff and management concerning site evaluations, permitting, field inspections, and investigations
• Conduct district or statewide file audits
• Provide periodic management reports
• Coordinate and direct liquid waste related enforcement activities such as drafting and reviewing Notices of Violation, investigation reports, file chronologies, permit denials and cancellations,

• Maintain electronic files, worksheets, databases, and various mandatory qualification lists
• Update program webpage and manage electronic data
• Oversee technical product and plan reviews
• Present recommendations on policy directives to staff
• Advise management on potential policy and regulatory changes
• Offer training material, newsletters, and other communication publications for the public, staff, and management

• New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment.
• Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies to include contractors, and environmental not for profit organizations.
• Internal staff

Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and five (5) years of experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, Air Quality Management, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Hazardous Waste Management, Wildlife Management, and/or Water Resources. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors with considerable travel to field locations to permit, inspect, investigate, or enforce Liquid Waste Regulations. This position has extensive daily, public contact. The primary work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Occasional weekend work may be required.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.