Environmental Scientist and Specialist III (NMED #34653)
- State of New Mexico
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Full Time
Environmental Scientist and Specialist III (NMED #34653)
AgencyDepartment of Environment
Posting End Date05/23/2025
Job Posting TypeContinuous Job Opening
Job ID154180
Location
Santa Fe
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporarySponsored Term
Salary
$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly
$61,531 - $98,449 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 75
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: Environmental Protection Department
Program Area: Air Quality Bureau - PSD Permit Unit
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 balances right from your start date.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of the position is to write legally enforceable air permits for various industries. The staff will work on detailed technical and regulatory review of Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and New Source Review (NSR) permit applications from industry. Permit staff may also testify or represent the Department at public hearings, the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB), and open house meetings. This position supports the Permit Programs Section of the Air Quality Bureau to enhance the efficiency of the Section, including a variety of special projects.
How does it get done?
The bureau has standardized templates and protocols for most of the work required. The staff will draft legally enforceable air permits and other technical support documents using standardized templates. Some of the work required for the position are as follows:
- Administrative and technical review of air quality permit applications for completeness, emission verification/calculations, and state and federal regulation analysis under 20.2.70 NMAC, 20.2.72 NMAC, 20.2.74 NMAC and all parts of Clean Air Act.
- Draft legally enforceable air permits and technical support documents using standardized templates and protocols to compile a quality administrative record.
- Internal and external costumer service including communication with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and consultants (meetings, phone and email, etc.)
- Manage software projects, database maintenance and quality assurance, and other special projects.
- Attend trainings to gain program experience (both internal and EPA trainings).
- Prepare documents for hearing, work with lawyers and testify at hearings (if required).
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:
- Reading and implementing state and federal regulations preferred but not required
- Strong background in math and chemistry to verify calculations on pollutants
- Ability to work with multiple hard deadlines
- Basic knowledge of industry equipment
- Ability to provide high quality external and internal customer service in a professional and respectful atmosphere
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, as well as solid general computer skills
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 ExperienceEducation Experience
1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND9 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND9 years of experience
2Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND7 years of experienceAssociate's degree or higher in any fieldAND9 years of experience
3Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND5 years of experience
4Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND3 years of experience
5PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND1 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 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 trainings - must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Julia Kuhn ... or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
AgencyDepartment of Environment
Posting End Date05/23/2025
Job Posting TypeContinuous Job Opening
Job ID154180
Location
Santa Fe
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporarySponsored Term
Salary
$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly
$61,531 - $98,449 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 75
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: Environmental Protection Department
Program Area: Air Quality Bureau - PSD Permit Unit
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 balances right from your start date.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of the position is to write legally enforceable air permits for various industries. The staff will work on detailed technical and regulatory review of Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and New Source Review (NSR) permit applications from industry. Permit staff may also testify or represent the Department at public hearings, the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB), and open house meetings. This position supports the Permit Programs Section of the Air Quality Bureau to enhance the efficiency of the Section, including a variety of special projects.
How does it get done?
The bureau has standardized templates and protocols for most of the work required. The staff will draft legally enforceable air permits and other technical support documents using standardized templates. Some of the work required for the position are as follows:
- Administrative and technical review of air quality permit applications for completeness, emission verification/calculations, and state and federal regulation analysis under 20.2.70 NMAC, 20.2.72 NMAC, 20.2.74 NMAC and all parts of Clean Air Act.
- Draft legally enforceable air permits and technical support documents using standardized templates and protocols to compile a quality administrative record.
- Internal and external costumer service including communication with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and consultants (meetings, phone and email, etc.)
- Manage software projects, database maintenance and quality assurance, and other special projects.
- Attend trainings to gain program experience (both internal and EPA trainings).
- Prepare documents for hearing, work with lawyers and testify at hearings (if required).
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:
- Reading and implementing state and federal regulations preferred but not required
- Strong background in math and chemistry to verify calculations on pollutants
- Ability to work with multiple hard deadlines
- Basic knowledge of industry equipment
- Ability to provide high quality external and internal customer service in a professional and respectful atmosphere
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, as well as solid general computer skills
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 ExperienceEducation Experience
1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND9 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND9 years of experience
2Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND7 years of experienceAssociate's degree or higher in any fieldAND9 years of experience
3Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND5 years of experience
4Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND3 years of experience
5PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND1 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 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 trainings - must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Julia Kuhn ... or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Job ID: 477575869
Originally Posted on: 5/18/2025
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