What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist (NMED #12130) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
Department Name: Environmental Protection Division
Program Area: Air Quality Bureau
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) 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 NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Air Quality Bureau (AQB) is responsible for protecting the air quality in New Mexico, including monitoring for certain air pollutants and issuing air quality permits to industrial facilities. The Major Source Permit Section of the AQB issues legally enforceable permits to owners of major stationary sources, such as refineries, power plants, and natural gas processing plants located in New Mexico.
The purpose of this position is to perform technical and regulatory review of air quality permit applications and to draft legally enforceable permits in the Title V unit of the Major Source Permit Section of the Air Quality Bureau. This position protects the public health by protecting the air quality in New Mexico from air pollution emitted by large industrial facilities using enforceable air quality permits issued according to the Clean Air Act and the Air Quality Control Act.
How does it get done?
Bachelor's Degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and two (2) 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 six (6) 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 Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire 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. There will be infrequent travel to visit industrial facilities of air pollution and for training.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Cember Hardison, (505) 629-6688 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide: link
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.
Department Name: Environmental Protection Division
Program Area: Air Quality Bureau
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) 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 NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Air Quality Bureau (AQB) is responsible for protecting the air quality in New Mexico, including monitoring for certain air pollutants and issuing air quality permits to industrial facilities. The Major Source Permit Section of the AQB issues legally enforceable permits to owners of major stationary sources, such as refineries, power plants, and natural gas processing plants located in New Mexico.
The purpose of this position is to perform technical and regulatory review of air quality permit applications and to draft legally enforceable permits in the Title V unit of the Major Source Permit Section of the Air Quality Bureau. This position protects the public health by protecting the air quality in New Mexico from air pollution emitted by large industrial facilities using enforceable air quality permits issued according to the Clean Air Act and the Air Quality Control Act.
How does it get done?
- Processing multiple, complex permit applications within regulatory deadlines
- Completing a variety of special projects
- Independent review, analysis, and written interpretation of technical and legal documents
- Coordinating with other staff and managers
- Coordinating with various stakeholders including the public, industry, consultants, and other regulatory agencies
- 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
- 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
Bachelor's Degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and two (2) 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 six (6) 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 Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire 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. There will be infrequent travel to visit industrial facilities of air pollution and for training.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Cember Hardison, (505) 629-6688 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide: link
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.