Environmental Scientist & Specialist III

The State of New Mexico is hiring an Environmental Scientist & Specialist III for the EMNRD Oil Conservation Division in Hobbs, NM, with potential locations in Albuquerque, Artesia, Aztec, and Santa Fe. The role involves coordinating environmental remediation for oil and gas operations, requiring a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of experience. The position pays between $29.58 - $47.33 hourly.
$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly

$61,531 - $98,449 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 75

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

(This position can be in any of our five locations: Albuquerque, Artesia, Aztec, Hobbs, Santa Fe)

Why does the job exist?

The EMNRD Oil Conservation Division (OCD) Environmental Bureau is seeking to fill an Environmental Remediation Coordinator position to assist with the oversight and coordination of funds to support OCD awarded Vendor contracts for environmental assessment, remediation, restoration, and monitoring contract services associated with oil and gas operations in New Mexico. This included reviewing remediation, closure, groundwater abatement plans, etc. associated with the environmental remediation of the orphan sites.

How does it get done?

Environmental Remediation Coordinator to assist with the oversight and coordination of remediation and reclamation associated with orphaned well and facility sites.

Who are the customers?

This job supports the oil and gas industry, other state and federal agencies and the general public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
• Experience in environmental compliance
• Regulatory experience
• Oil and gas experience

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and five (5) years of work experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, Air Quality Management, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Hazardous Waste Management, Wildlife Management, and/or Water Resources. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must maintain and possess a current New Mexico Driver's License

Working Conditions

Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each agency's utilization, essential functions, and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel may be required. Some field/facility site inspections required.

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Agency Contact Information: Cory Smith (505) 419-2687. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

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