Salary
$40.28 – $64.45 Hourly
$83,790 – $134,063 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C11
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Department Name: Water Protection Division
Program Area: Surface Water Quality Bureau
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) 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 NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Why does the job exist?
This position serves as a Wetlands Program Project Officer and works interactively with other Bureau staff, stakeholders (e.g., regulated community, non-governmental organizations, etc.), state and federal agencies, and the public to protect, inventory, monitor, restore, and improve the State’s wetland water resources and water quality for the benefit of all New Mexicans.
How does it get done?
– Manages and implements wetlands projects involving GIS mapping, wetlands action plan development, wetlands monitoring, and restoration
– Develops grant proposals, agreements, contracts and procurements for new wetlands projects
– Manages and implements federal wetlands grants, overseeing full project implementation, deliverables, and financial tracking
– Participates in and organizes wetlands monitoring to collect and manage wetlands data (hydrology, plant ID, soil sampling) and prepare technical reports
– Collaborates with stakeholders to conduct outreach and education on wetlands and host technical committee meetings and Wetlands Roundtables
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:
– Monitoring and collecting a variety of data sources, and using tools (including GIS) to evaluate the data and aid in sampling planning and data collection/management
– Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing wetland data (hydrology, geology, botany/plant taxonomy) for wetlands regulation, management, or research
– Managing planning, mapping, restoration, or monitoring projects related to surface water quality and/or wetlands
– Excellent organization, communication, and technical writing skills, including rule/regulation development
– Reliable with knowledge of New Mexico’s wetlands and the state and federal rules that help regulate, manage, and protect them
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering and four (4) 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 eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid 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 Certification within six (6) months of date of hire 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. Work is primarily in an office setting with field work and off-site presentations required. In-state travel is required. Deadlines sometimes result in longer workdays. This position requires working in or around water and wetlands in all weather conditions and occasionally hiking through rough country to rugged sites to perform wetland project monitoring and restoration. Field locations are sometimes remote, out of cell phone range. Ability to drive larger field vehicles (e.g., Suburban, Expedition) required. Camping at remote sites may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Zach Shephard (505) 618-0375 or Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to
