Environmental Scientist & Specialist I (NMED #10112407)

Environmental Scientist & Specialist I (NMED #10112407)

AgencyDepartment of Environment

Posting End Date07/16/2025

Job Posting TypeContinuous Job Opening

Job ID155696

Location

Santa Fe

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporarySponsored Term

Salary

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

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:

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?

This position will receive, process, and follow up to ensure regulatory compliance, meet federal grant requirements, and adhere to Tanks and Operations Support managed programs such as the qualified tester program, certified installer program, and class A/B operator trained and certified program. This position will assist the qualified tester program by conducting initial evaluations and following up on submissions or related concerns. This position will also track and promote compliance, as well as follow up to ensure that Class A/B Operator training and certified installer requirements are met. This position will also help identify and implement specific projects to improve program effectiveness, such as the development of an electronic file management system and other database enhancement activities.

How does it get done?

- Committed to regulatory compliance; and is conscientious and adheres to deadlines

- Work with the Prevention Inspection Program as needed in processing the tester and certified installer certifications

- Review and enter submittal of A/B Operators in New Mexico

- Frequent close work with typed or handwritten items and regular filing

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:

- Extensive records management and processing experience

- Proficient in working in multiple databases and spreadsheets

- Strong organizational and communication skills

- Committed to regulatory compliance

- Being conscientious and adhering to deadlines

- Able to work with a variety of customers

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education ExperienceEducation Experience

1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND4 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND4 years of experience

2Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND2 years of experienceAssociate's degree or higher in any fieldAND4 years of experience

3Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND0 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 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. Occasional trips to the main office to support mail runs. Occasional lifting of items weighing between 10 and 25 lbs. from floor to waist and potential exposure to dust (e.g., photocopier/printer toner) are expected.

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Agency Contact Information: Micaela Fierro ... or Email

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