Water Resource Professional IV (NMED #10103615)

The State of New Mexico is hiring a Water Resource Professional IV to oversee groundwater discharge permitting and compliance for industrial facilities, ensuring clean water for citizens. The role involves administering regulations, reviewing technical reports, and leading actions on water resource impacts. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and six years of experience. The position is based in Santa Fe, NM and offers a salary between $81,308 and $130,093 annually.
$39.09 - $62.54 Hourly

$81,308 - $130,093 Annually

This position is a Pay Band EG

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED.

Department Name: Water Protection Division
Program Area: Ground Water Quality Bureau/Pollution Prevention Section

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.

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to protect and restore New Mexico's groundwater resources for the benefit of all citizens. This position serves as a highly specialized technical position that oversees groundwater discharge permitting of complex federal industrial facilities (Los Alamos National Laboratory, WIPP, and New Mexico Air Force Bases throughout the state) as well as compliance and enforcement actions of permitted industrial facilities to ensure that citizens are provided with a sustainable supply of clean, uncontaminated water for drinking and other beneficial uses.

How does it get done?

- Administer New Mexico's Ground Water Rules
- Review and approve technical reports such as discharge permit applications and corrective action plans
- Draft permits
- Inspect facilities
- Oversee corrective actions and abatement
- Prepare testimony and serve as a lead specialist and expert witness for NMED in public hearings and meetings regarding water quality issues related to discharge permits for industrial facilities
- Lead bureau actions on highly contentious water resource impacts

Who are the customers?

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

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
- Industrial wastewater treatment and operations
- Groundwater investigations
- Permitting
- Regulatory compliance
- Evaluating groundwater hydrology, with pertinent or similar regulatory

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering and six (6) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) 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 10 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 10 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 8 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 10 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 6 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years 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 possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

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. In-state travel, including some overnight travel is required. Outdoor field work is required in all types of weather conditions.

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Agency Contact Information: Melanie Sandoval (505) 660-7892 or 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.