Environmental Science Manager - Cultural Resources Section (DOT/GO/PINF #10114431)

Posting Details

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

The mission of the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico. The Environmental Bureau works with many regulatory agencies and the public to ensure that state highway and transportation projects protect and enhance the environment and preserve cultural and community resources while meeting the mission of the Department. The Environmental Bureau is composed of three Sections: Natural Resources/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Cultural Resources, and Roadside and Community Design.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Why does the job exist?

This position supports the NMDOT in achieving its agency mission and meeting project development and construction schedules, while ensuring state and federal environmental requirements are met.

How does it get done?

The Cultural Resources Section Manager works directly with two (2) supervisors and five to six (5-6) highly technical professional staff to analyze and provide guidance on cultural resource issues for all NMDOT federal and state funded projects, as well as Tribal/Local Public Agency (T/LPA), utility, and contractor located activity projects. This position's responsibilities require extensive project tracking to meet design project deadlines, maintenance needs, and consultant management. The Cultural Resources Manager manages multiple on-call consultant contracts, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal assessment and contract disbursements, direct contract and invoice management, and deliverable review and assessment. Additionally, this position also oversees National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 tribal consultation, assisting the NMDOT Tribal Coordinator with administrative and in-person consultation. This position will work directly with project design teams, infrastructure support staff (bridge, drainage, Plans Specifications and Estimates), and will keep the Environmental Bureau Chief aware of any issues that have potential to affect project timelines, deadlines and budgets.

Who are the customers?

This position reports to the NMDOT Environmental Bureau Chief and serves North, Central and South Region Design (NRD, CRD, CRD) Centers, all six (6) NMDOT District Offices, Tribal/Local Public Agencies (T/LPAs), utility companies, and NMDOT contractors.  The position also works directly with the State Historic Preservation Office, the Department of Cultural Affairs, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal and state and tribal regulatory and land management agencies.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience and/or education in the following areas:

* Five (5) years utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
* Masters Degree in archeology, anthropology, cultural resources, or the physical or social sciences.
* Ten (10) years professional level experience with oversight of multiple complex projects during the same time period.
* Ten (10) years applying the theories, methods and practices of the archaeological discipline to enable independent, professional judgments to be made about the identification, evaluation, documentation, registration and treatment of cultural properties in New Mexico.
* Meet the Secretary of the Interior standards for academic degrees or comparable training, professional experience to qualify for as a Principal Investigator as determined by the Cultural Proprieties Review Committee

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Physical, Natural, Biological, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, Engineering, or Chemistry and six (6) years of work experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, animal science, natural science, biological science, physical science, air quality management, 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 ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid 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 Video/Visual Display Terminals, routine use of a personal computer at a desk, digital camera, cell phones, driving of state vehicles, and routine field work (15% travel). In-state travel required. Deadlines sometimes cause for longer days. Position will require occasional field visits, possible overnight trips, working outside in inclement weather, and/or visiting active construction sites in highway environments and/or industrial settings.

Supplemental Information

Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information: Steven Gisler, (505) 795-2661. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Salary : $93,552 - $149,683