Environmental Protection Compliance & Enforcement Bureau Chief (NMED #10117787)
Apply NowCompany: State of New Mexico
Location: Santa Fe, NM 87507
Description:
$45.44 - $72.71 Hourly
$94,524 - $151,239 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 95
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: Office of the Secretary (OOTS)
Program Area: Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB)
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: https://www.env.nm.gov/
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?
Overseen by the Deputy Director of the Compliance and Enforcement Division, this position is responsible for the overall administration of the Environmental Protection Compliance and Enforcement Bureau and its mission to protect the public and the environment by ensuring compliance with and enforcement of statutory, regulatory, and permitting requirements.
How does it get done?
- Oversee daily operations of Bureau programs and staff, including contracts, grants, and funds management
- Guide and direct diverse professional staff in the Bureau's Air Quality, Radiation Control, and Climate Change sections to execute compliance and enforcement programs
- Provide expertise on technical and policy requirements, particularly in support of Department priority initiatives
- Facilitate coordination between federal agencies and other public/private agencies/entities associated with the Bureau's programmatic work
- Manage Bureau section/program managers and perform all personnel management functions
- Collaborate with the Bureau Finance Manager on finances
- Allocate work to ensure performance goals are met and activities are conducted in accordance with applicable requirements
- Meet with Bureau managers regularly to inform, motivate, determine program needs, foster teamwork, and ensure all staff assignments are completed within established timeframes and are of high quality
- Ensure Bureau managers meet regularly with their staff to determine the same as above and conduct evaluations and provide periodic reviews as required
- Promote a respectful and professional and a strong example for Bureau staff and managers for conduct in the workplace, work performance, and ethical behavior expectations
- Encourage professional development by delegating tasks to program/group managers, section leads, and team leads as appropriate
- Respond to inquiries and requests for information/assistance, including Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests, in a thorough, professional and timely manner
- Submit a quality Bureau Weekly Activity Report, Quarterly Performance Report, and other reports or information as 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:
- Leadership, management, and systems change
- Regulatory and technical work in the Bureau subject areas
- Project management and ability to creatively solve problems
- Possessing strong written and verbal communication
- Providing a positive attitude toward compliance and enforcement programs
Minimum Qualification
Master's degree in Environmental Science, Animal Science, Natural Science, Biological Science, Physical Science and/or chemistry and eight (8) years of work experience in environmental science, animal science, natural sciences, biological science, physical science and/or chemistry. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling fourteen (14) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 14 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 12 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 10 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 8 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 6 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 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. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. In-state travel up to 20% with optional out-of-state travel. Position requires extensive communication interacting with contractors, the regulated community, environmental non-profit organizations ,and the general public.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Robert Genoway (505) 470-7627, 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 not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
$94,524 - $151,239 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 95
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: Office of the Secretary (OOTS)
Program Area: Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB)
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: https://www.env.nm.gov/
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?
Overseen by the Deputy Director of the Compliance and Enforcement Division, this position is responsible for the overall administration of the Environmental Protection Compliance and Enforcement Bureau and its mission to protect the public and the environment by ensuring compliance with and enforcement of statutory, regulatory, and permitting requirements.
How does it get done?
- Oversee daily operations of Bureau programs and staff, including contracts, grants, and funds management
- Guide and direct diverse professional staff in the Bureau's Air Quality, Radiation Control, and Climate Change sections to execute compliance and enforcement programs
- Provide expertise on technical and policy requirements, particularly in support of Department priority initiatives
- Facilitate coordination between federal agencies and other public/private agencies/entities associated with the Bureau's programmatic work
- Manage Bureau section/program managers and perform all personnel management functions
- Collaborate with the Bureau Finance Manager on finances
- Allocate work to ensure performance goals are met and activities are conducted in accordance with applicable requirements
- Meet with Bureau managers regularly to inform, motivate, determine program needs, foster teamwork, and ensure all staff assignments are completed within established timeframes and are of high quality
- Ensure Bureau managers meet regularly with their staff to determine the same as above and conduct evaluations and provide periodic reviews as required
- Promote a respectful and professional and a strong example for Bureau staff and managers for conduct in the workplace, work performance, and ethical behavior expectations
- Encourage professional development by delegating tasks to program/group managers, section leads, and team leads as appropriate
- Respond to inquiries and requests for information/assistance, including Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests, in a thorough, professional and timely manner
- Submit a quality Bureau Weekly Activity Report, Quarterly Performance Report, and other reports or information as 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:
- Leadership, management, and systems change
- Regulatory and technical work in the Bureau subject areas
- Project management and ability to creatively solve problems
- Possessing strong written and verbal communication
- Providing a positive attitude toward compliance and enforcement programs
Minimum Qualification
Master's degree in Environmental Science, Animal Science, Natural Science, Biological Science, Physical Science and/or chemistry and eight (8) years of work experience in environmental science, animal science, natural sciences, biological science, physical science and/or chemistry. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling fourteen (14) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 14 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 12 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 10 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 8 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 6 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 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. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. In-state travel up to 20% with optional out-of-state travel. Position requires extensive communication interacting with contractors, the regulated community, environmental non-profit organizations ,and the general public.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Robert Genoway (505) 470-7627, 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 not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.