Local recruitment: Water Resources Supervisor (AWSA Program Coordinator)

New Mexico Office of the State Engineer

Las Cruces, NM, USA 🇺🇸

Salary

$39.09 – $62.54 Hourly

$81,308 – $130,093 Annually

This position is a Pay Band EG

Posting Details

To learn more about the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission, please visit our website: https://www.ose.nm.gov/ISC/isc_basins.php

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of the position is to coordinate a program within the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission’s (NMISC or Commission) 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:
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 other NMISC programs, as needed.

Who are the customers?

This position will report to the NMISC Deputy Director. 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 in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

 Education ExperienceEducation Experience
1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND10 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND10 years of experience
2Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND8 years of experienceAssociate’s degree or higher in any fieldAND10 years of experience
3Bachelor’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND6 years of experience
4Master’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND4 years of experience
5PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND2 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 in order to driving a state vehicle and a current defensive driving
certification.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with extensive personal computer and phone usage. Occasional fieldwork may be required. Travel will likely be required. Work may also be required at alternate work sites. Required to follow all health and safety protocols.

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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Hunter (505) 795-4474. 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.

17 days remaining

Apply by 22 June, 2025

POSITION TYPE

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EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

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