Agency: New Mexico Department of Environment
Department Name: Ground Water Quality Bureau (GWQB)
Program Area: Superfund Oversight Section (SOS)
Program Area: Superfund Oversight Section (SOS)
Posting End Date: 10/09/2024
Job ID: 147769
Location: Santa Fe
Full-Time
Salary: $35.15 – $56.24 Hourly, $73,112 – $119,979 Annually
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.
Job Description
This technical staff position is responsible for performance of professional engineering oversight and management assistance of remedial actions at Superfund sites.
Duties
– Review grant agreements, facility plans, technical documents, engineering and construction contracts, and interim and final construction inspections and requests for change orders for publicly funded remedial construction projects
– Assist the Bureau, Program Manager, and Team Leaders with special projects, rule-making, outreach, grant development, and grant management
– Perform field inspections and investigations of environmental contamination for evaluation through the Hazard Ranking System (HRS) to determine Superfund eligibility
– Assist the Bureau, Program Manager, and Team Leaders with special projects, rule-making, outreach, grant development, and grant management
– Perform field inspections and investigations of environmental contamination for evaluation through the Hazard Ranking System (HRS) to determine Superfund eligibility
Ideal Candidate Experience
– Considerable technical expertise in environmental assessment and remediation of hazardous waste contamination
– Evaluating groundwater hydrology, with pertinent or similar regulatory
– Project management skills capable of leading site investigation and cleanup
– Understanding Superfund sites and related work
– Evaluating groundwater hydrology, with pertinent or similar regulatory
– Project management skills capable of leading site investigation and cleanup
– Understanding Superfund sites and related work
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and four (4) years of engineering experience. Must be licensed by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.
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. Must be certified by the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors (NMBLPEPS) as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily in an office setting, with extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal. Occasional travel is required. Field work up to 30% of the time with exposure to seasonal weather conditions and potential exposure to hazardous and/or radioactive waste.
Agency Contact Information: Mark Garman. (505) 660-8464. mark.garman@env.nm.gov
