Drinking Water Compliance Officer (NMED #50824)

$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly

$61,531 - $98,449 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 75

Posting Details

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

Department Name: Water Protection Division (WPD)
Program Area: Drinking Water Bureau (DWB)

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?

This position is responsible for performing complex analyses of public water system data and operations to determine compliance with all aspects of the New Mexico Drinking Water Regulations and the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect public health.

How does it get done?

- Serve as the Disinfection Byproducts (DBP) Rule Administrator
- Verify that Public Water Systems (PWS) provide water that meets all quality standards associated with Subpart V, Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Requirements
- Provide oversight of all Public Water Systems (PWS) that use a primary of residual disinfectant other than ultraviolet light or a PWS that delivers water that has been treated with a primary of residual disinfectant other than UV
- Review monitoring and other requirements for achieving compliance with all regulated disinfection byproducts
- Confirm that assigned Public Water Systems are providing drinking water that meets all applicable quality standards
- Evaluate chemical and microbiological and treatment technique monitoring data for compliance with New Mexico Drinking Water Regulations
- Determine if each public water supply is operated and maintained in a manner that meets all requirements of the New Mexico Drinking Water Regulations
- Ensure that the required documentation or information is available to public water systems, the public, or other Department personnel
- Follow State, Department, and Bureau policies and guidelines regarding code of conduct and professional standards
- Recognize service to customers, both internal and external as a top Bureau priority
- Anticipate customer needs exceed customer expectations
- Develop beneficial partnerships with federal, state, and private organizations that will foster cooperation and promote collaborative efforts to ensure public water system compliance with the New Mexico Drinking Water Regulations
- Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally (both verbally and in writing)

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:
- Having an intermediate to advanced knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act's Disinfection Byproducts Rules, as well as all State and Federal regulations for public water systems in New Mexico
- Reviewing chemical and microbiological monitoring data
- Anticipating customer needs and exceeding customer service expectations
- Developing beneficial partnerships with federal, state, and private organizations

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and five (5) years of experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, Air Quality Management, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Hazardous Waste Management, Wildlife Management, and/or Water Resources. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year 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 a Defensive Driving Course certificate 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. In addition, travel is required to complete mission-critical tasks. Some tasks involve working outdoors during seasonal temperature extremes and possible inclement weather. Physical requirements include typing, sitting, walking, reaching, climbing ladders & stairs, short periods in enclosed spaces, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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Agency Contact Information: Wayne Jeffs (505-469-7457. 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.