Climate Change Task Force Coordinator (NMED #10117812)

The State of New Mexico is hiring a Climate Change Task Force Coordinator to provide project management and administrative support for climate goals. Responsibilities include managing projects, implementing climate policies, analyzing data, and facilitating communications with various stakeholders. The position offers a salary between $54,760 and $87,616 annually and includes benefits like five days of leave from the start date. This job is based in Santa Fe, NM.
$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly

$54,760 - $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Department Name: Environmental Protection Division (EPD)
Program Area: Climate Change Bureau (CCB)

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.

Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for providing project management and administrative support to achieve New Mexico's climate goals outlined in Executive Order 2019-003 on Climate Change and Waste Prevention, including coordinating the inter-agency Climate Change Task Force (CCTF), the State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, and the State Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.

How does it get done?

- Manage the Climate Change Task Force (CCTF) projects and deadlines
- Implement the administration's climate policy
- Provide technical support to the CCTF as directed by the Office of the Governor or the Environment Department Co-Chair Designee including but not limited to organizing, developing and/or supporting the development and implementation of climate-related state policies
- Support funding requests and manage project funding
- Analyze datasets drawing defensible conclusions and documenting processes
- Facilitate and/or participate in meetings and following up on action items as identified
- Maintain regular communication and coordination with statewide other parties included but not limited to the U.S. Climate Alliance and other national and regional partners
- Participate in the development of high-quality technical reports and proposals
- Make public presentations, participate in workshops, conferences, or forums
- Offer administrative support with records management, funding and grant management, organizing and supporting meetings, maintaining and updating projects and strategic plans
- Produce routine metrics and reports

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:
- Climate action planning and an in-depth knowledge of state-level climate policy and programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Demonstrating superior written and oral communication honed from writing grant proposals, presenting technical information in accessible ways, and facilitating group meetings
- Supporting program development and implementation
- Analyzing data to make informed decisions and recommendations
- Program development and strategic planning
- Project management and coordinating between groups (e.g. departments or agencies) in a professional setting
- Working knowledge of contract, professional services, and grant administration

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 7 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 5 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 3 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 1 year of experience 5 PhD degree AND 0 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 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.

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. Infrequent travel to visit industrial sources of air pollution and attend training is required, which may include occasional evening and weekend hours. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders. Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday. There may be incidental travel in-state and out-of-state.

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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Miano (505) 479-2596, or Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.