Geoscientist Supervisor (NMED #27304)
Apply NowCompany: 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: Resource Protection Division
Program Area: Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau
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.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to supervise technical staff who oversee the investigations and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites resulting from leaking underground and aboveground storage tanks in accordance with the corrective action regulation for storage tank systems containing petroleum products and other regulated substances.
How does it get done?
- Manage and facilitate corrective action at complex underground and aboveground storage tank release sites and supervise staff
- Supervision of project managers including both administrative and personnel duties
- Provide technical guidance and set priorities for project managers
- Review geological and chemical site data and evaluate applicable remediation strategies Team driven approval of technical scopes of work and proposed costs
- Oversight of corrective action contractors and interaction with the regulated community
- Review and approve technical data and reports
- Approve costs that are eligible for reimbursement and payment from the Corrective Action Fund
- Serving on a Task Force and assist the Program Manager and Bureau Chief in setting and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with Bureau, Department, state and federal regulations
- Interact with federal and other State regulatory agencies ensuring that Department concerns are addressed
- Coordinate meetings and interact with the public at large and the regulated community
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:
- Investigation and remediation of petroleum contaminated soil and groundwater or other regulated substances
- Detail oriented and has effective communication skills, and able to serve as a steward of the Corrective Action Fund
- Strong supervisory and project management skills
- Regulatory framework
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geochemistry, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science, and three (3) years of experience directly related to the purpose of the position at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
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 Defensive Driving Course Certificate as a condition of continued employment. Must possess OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training or have it successfully completed with one (1) year of hire.
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. As much as 30% of the time may be in a field setting conducting corrective action site audits.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Mark Murphy (505) 372-8150 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.
$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: Resource Protection Division
Program Area: Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau
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.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to supervise technical staff who oversee the investigations and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites resulting from leaking underground and aboveground storage tanks in accordance with the corrective action regulation for storage tank systems containing petroleum products and other regulated substances.
How does it get done?
- Manage and facilitate corrective action at complex underground and aboveground storage tank release sites and supervise staff
- Supervision of project managers including both administrative and personnel duties
- Provide technical guidance and set priorities for project managers
- Review geological and chemical site data and evaluate applicable remediation strategies Team driven approval of technical scopes of work and proposed costs
- Oversight of corrective action contractors and interaction with the regulated community
- Review and approve technical data and reports
- Approve costs that are eligible for reimbursement and payment from the Corrective Action Fund
- Serving on a Task Force and assist the Program Manager and Bureau Chief in setting and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with Bureau, Department, state and federal regulations
- Interact with federal and other State regulatory agencies ensuring that Department concerns are addressed
- Coordinate meetings and interact with the public at large and the regulated community
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:
- Investigation and remediation of petroleum contaminated soil and groundwater or other regulated substances
- Detail oriented and has effective communication skills, and able to serve as a steward of the Corrective Action Fund
- Strong supervisory and project management skills
- Regulatory framework
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geochemistry, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science, and three (3) years of experience directly related to the purpose of the position at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
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 Defensive Driving Course Certificate as a condition of continued employment. Must possess OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training or have it successfully completed with one (1) year of hire.
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. As much as 30% of the time may be in a field setting conducting corrective action site audits.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Mark Murphy (505) 372-8150 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.