Water Resource Manager I (NMED #12249)

The State of New Mexico is hiring a Water Resource Manager I to supervise technical staff in managing investigations and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites. Responsibilities include overseeing project managers, providing technical guidance, and reviewing site data. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and six years of experience. The position is based in Santa Fe, NM, and involves office work with some field interactions.
Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Department Name: Resource Protection Division

Program Area: Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau

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 challenging position is to supervise technical staff who oversee the investigations and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites resulting from leaking underground and aboveground storage tanks in accordance with the corrective action regulation for storage tank systems containing petroleum products and other regulated substances.

How does it get done?

This position is responsible for managing and facilitating corrective action at complex underground and aboveground storage tank release sites and supervises staff. Duties include:
• Supervision of project managers including both administrative and personnel duties
• Providing technical guidance and setting priorities for project managers
• Reviews geological and chemical site data and evaluates applicable remediation strategies
• Team driven approval of technical scopes of work and proposed costs
• Oversight of corrective action contractors and interaction with the regulated community
• Reviewing and approving technical data 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
• 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

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in a related Water Resources discipline (Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Biology, 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.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico. Must posses OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training or have it successfully completed with one (1) year of hire.

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. Required to drive a state vehicle. As much as 30% of time may be in a field setting conducting corrective action site audits.

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Agency Contact Information: Mark Murphy (505) 372-8150 or Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.