Radiation Protection Program Supervisor (NMED #10116493)

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Company: State of New Mexico

Location: Santa Fe, NM 87507

Description:

$32.84 - $52.54 Hourly

$68,302 - $109,283 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 80

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: Radiation Control Bureau (RCB)
Program Area: Radiation Protection Program (RPP)

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?

This purpose of this position is to support the New Mexico Environment Department's Radiation Control Bureau by leading and overseeing staff conducting inspections of radioactive material licensees and radiation machine registrants. It ensures compliance with state and federal regulations through compliance assistance, enforcement, and investigation of incidents involving radiation exposure or material release.

How does it get done?

- Lead a team of technical staff in establishing team goals, workload priorities, and ensure completion of program functions
- Provide technical and regulatory directions to program staff
- Create pathways for staff growth, development and accountability
- Perform all personnel actions related to direct reports (evaluations, advertisements for vacant positions, completing interviews and post-interview documentation for hiring)
- Supervise and motivate staff effectively, including daily project guidance and coordination of training to ensure that documented inspections are completed within assigned time frames
- Manage tracking and accomplishment of annual compliance inspections goals with the unit supervisor, participating in planning activities
- Assign, delegate, track tasks to ensure employee accountability for completion of assignments accurately, timely and professionally
- Work on and/or manage special projects as needed

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:
- Leadership, management, and systems change
- Regulatory and technical work in radiation control matters
- Project management and ability to creatively solve problems
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Exhibiting a positive can-do attitude
- Organizing complex projects to meet multiple deadlines
- Analyzing and researching
- Serving the public and the regulated community with clarity, understanding, and a highly professional demeanor
- Leading and motivating a team effectively and positively

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 Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 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. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. In-state travel up to 20% is required with optional out-of-state travel. Position requires extensive communication interacting with contractors, the regulated community, environmental non-profit organizations, and the general public.

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Agency Contact Information: Bobby Bicknell (505) 469-5362 or Email

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This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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