Environmental Scientist & Specialist Supervisor (EMNRD #10117454)

The State of New Mexico is hiring an Environmental Scientist & Specialist Supervisor to oversee the Oil Conservation Division's Environmental Field Inspections Program. Responsibilities include managing inspections, supervising personnel, conducting training, and advising management on compliance with environmental regulations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience. It is based in Santa Fe, NM, with locations in Artesia, Aztec, or Hobbs.
$32.84 - $52.54 Hourly

$68,302 - $109,283 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 80

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 will be located in: Artesia, Aztec or Hobbs.

Why does the job exist?

This position oversees and manages the Oil Conservation Division's (OCD) Environmental Bureau's Environmental Field Inspections Program to ensure OCD goals and objectives are met. This position will: assign and directly supervise the work of the Environmental Incidents and Inspections Program; interview and recommend selection of applicants; conduct training of personnel; act upon leave requests, conduct performance evaluations, and administer disciplinary actions. This position will also have the expertise to: Coordinate and implement Environmental Inspections Program with OCD staff to ensure that they meet legal requirements; advise senior management on management issues and have in-depth familiarity with the Oil and Gas Act and Rules and the Water Quality Act and Rules.

How does it get done?

This position will oversee and manage the OCD Environmental Field Inspections Program Personnel and manage the Environmental Field Inspections Program Program while assisting with other Environmental Bureau Duties.

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
- Management 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

Work in office setting. In-state travel required. Deadlines sometimes cause for longer days. Occasional work in a field or industrial setting required, including during inclement weather conditions.

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Agency Contact Information: Rosa Romero 575-636-0353 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.