Environmental Scientist and Specialist III (EMNRD #5443)
- State of New Mexico
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Full Time
Environmental Scientist and Specialist III (EMNRD #5443)
AgencyEnrgy, Minrls & Ntrl Rsrcs Dpt
Posting End Date05/07/2025
Job Posting TypeContinuous Job Opening
Job ID153783
Location
Santa Fe
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular - PERM for State
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.
(This position can be in any of our five locations: Albuquerque, Artesia, Aztec, Hobbs, Santa Fe)
Why does the job exist?
This position assists the administrative permitting program of the Oil Conservation Division's (OCD) Environmental Bureau to ensure OCD goals and objectives are met. This position primarily will assist in all aspects of the work of the administrative permitting program; and will also have the expertise to: help coordinate and implement OCD programs to ensure that they meet legal requirements; help advise senior management on legal and management issues, policies and rules, and have in-depth familiarity with the Oil and Gas Act and Rules, the Water Quality Act and Rules, the regulations and agreements governing the OCD's Environmental Bureau administrative permitting program.
How does it get done?
Processing and evaluating permit applications and performing field inspections of regulated facilities.
Who are the customers?
This job supports the oil and gas industry, other state and federal agencies and the general public.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
* Experience in environmental compliance
* Groundwater or spill remediation experience
* Oil and gas experience
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 driver's license.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each agency's utilization, essential functions, and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Leigh Barr .... Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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.
AgencyEnrgy, Minrls & Ntrl Rsrcs Dpt
Posting End Date05/07/2025
Job Posting TypeContinuous Job Opening
Job ID153783
Location
Santa Fe
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular - PERM for State
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.
(This position can be in any of our five locations: Albuquerque, Artesia, Aztec, Hobbs, Santa Fe)
Why does the job exist?
This position assists the administrative permitting program of the Oil Conservation Division's (OCD) Environmental Bureau to ensure OCD goals and objectives are met. This position primarily will assist in all aspects of the work of the administrative permitting program; and will also have the expertise to: help coordinate and implement OCD programs to ensure that they meet legal requirements; help advise senior management on legal and management issues, policies and rules, and have in-depth familiarity with the Oil and Gas Act and Rules, the Water Quality Act and Rules, the regulations and agreements governing the OCD's Environmental Bureau administrative permitting program.
How does it get done?
Processing and evaluating permit applications and performing field inspections of regulated facilities.
Who are the customers?
This job supports the oil and gas industry, other state and federal agencies and the general public.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
* Experience in environmental compliance
* Groundwater or spill remediation experience
* Oil and gas experience
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 driver's license.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each agency's utilization, essential functions, and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Leigh Barr .... Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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.
Job ID: 475865136
Originally Posted on: 5/5/2025
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