Agency: Ofc of the State Engineer
Posting End Date: 03/04/2023
Job Posting Type: Continuous Job Opening
Job ID: 130054
Location: Santa Fe
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular – PERM for State
Salary
$32.55 – $52.08 Hourly
$67,698 – $108,317 Annually
This position is a Pay Band EG
Purpose of Position
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE CERTIFIED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of the position is to manage a program within the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission’s (NMISC or Commission) Colorado River Basin Bureau for continued implementation of the agency’s roles, responsibilities and directives related to the 2004 Arizona Water Settlements Act (AWSA), and oversee the use of the AWSA funding allocated by the Commission for water utilization projects to meet water supply in southwest New Mexico pursuant to the AWSA and other applicable federal and state laws.
How does it get done?
1. Oversee administration of the funding in the New Mexico Unit Fund allocated by the Commission for water supply projects in southwest New Mexico. Subtasks related to this major task include:
a) Assist in setting up a conjunctive process between the NMISC and Water Trust Board
b) Review Water Trust Board’s recommendations and ensure compliance with the requirements in the AWSA, as well as the NMISC criteria/guidelines
c) Make sound and defensible project funding recommendations for Commission consideration and action
d) Manage the Commission’s allocations through funding agreements with grantees
e) Coordinate with other agencies as necessary
2. Supervise two technical staff members within the AWSA Program under the NMISC’s Colorado River Basin Bureau:
a) Work with HR to recruit and hire two new positions, or when a position becomes vacant.
b) Provide ongoing direction and constantly evaluate work flow, and provide assistance and clarification when needed.
3. Prepare and provide reports, presentations, and testimonies to various bodies including the Commission, Water Trust Board, and Legislature: This may include annual status reports and fiscal updates, legislative bill analyses, and technical information resulting from any studies and investigations.
4. Provide back-up and support to the Colorado River Basin Bureau Chief
Who are the customers?
This position will report to the NMISC Colorado River Basin Bureau Chief. Customers include the NMISC and NMOSE staff, Water Trust Board and New Mexico Finance Authority, AWSA funding grantees in southwest New Mexico (counties of Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna), other state and local agencies, and stakeholders in southwest New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
The preferred candidate will have:
1. Experience with project management and/or program management
2. Experience/familiarity with various aspects of water resources projects from planning to operations
3. Experience with inter-agency programs with or within the governmental bodies
4. Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in a related Water Resources discipline (Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Biology, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management or Engineering) and six (6) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and 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 in order to driving a state vehicle and a current defensive driving certification.
Working Conditions
State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.
Work is performed in an office setting with extensive personal computer and phone usage. Occasional fieldwork may be required. Travel may be required. Work may also be required at alternate work sites. Required to follow all health and safety protocols.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Ali Effati 505-614-4636 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.
