Administrative Professional (NMED #12198)

$18.34 - $29.34 Hourly

$38,140 - $61,024 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 55

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Department Name: Ground Water Quality Bureau (GWQB)
Program Area: Remediation Oversight Section (ROS)

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.

Why does the job exist?

The Ground Water Quality Bureau (GWQB) of the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) protects New Mexico's ground water resources as mandated by the NM Water Quality Act and NM Ground and Surface Water Protection Regulations. GWQB achieves this objective through the issuance of permits to control the discharge of water pollutants into the environment and the identification, investigation, and remediation of contaminated ground water and soil to protect human health and the environment. This position will be responsible for providing a wide range of administrative and office support services to enable staff to fulfill the GWQB's mission.

How does it get done?

- Procure office and field supplies
- Oversee leased photocopiers/printers, asset management, and disposal
- Coordinate intra-departmental work orders including IT and physical plant
- Assist supervisors with on-boarding new technical staff
- Manage outgoing and incoming mail
- Prepare fee payments for deposit in accordance with NMED procedures
- Schedule training for Bureau staff
- Answer the Bureau's main phone line and direct calls to appropriate staff

Who are the customers?

- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment.
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies to include contractors, and environmental not for profit organizations.
- Internal staff

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
- Possessing strong organizational skills
- Providing excellent customer service
- Having exceptional and professional communication (both verbally and in writing)
- Working with multiple clients and tasks concurrently
- Meeting deadlines
- Contributing to team success
- Working with Microsoft Office Suite (including MS Teams) and Adobe Acrobat area plus

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) AND 0 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. 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.

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.

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Agency Contact Information: George Schuman (505) 670-1143. 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.