Permits Program Specialist (NMED #21725)

$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: Hazardous Waste Bureau (HWD)
Program Area: Permits Management Program (PMB)

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 will be responsible for the protection of human health and the environment by assessing hazardous waste permitting and waste management practices and providing oversight of site investigations, which includes corrective action at contaminated sites.

How does it get done?

- Evaluate technical plans and reports related to soil and groundwater investigations and remediation documents and activities
- Oversee soil and groundwater evaluations and remediation of contaminants at RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) facilities
- Review permit applications and prepare draft permits and serve as point of contact with assigned regulated facilities
- Perform research and attend trainings to stay updated on RCRA regulations
- Participate in public meetings to convey the New Mexico Environment Department¿s position and address stakeholder concerns
- Conduct site visits for regulatory oversight and guidance
- Provide updates to managers on project progress
- Prepare public notice documents and briefs for senior management on high-profile projects

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:
- Environmental site investigations
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Permitting and Corrective Action Process
- Working within a regulatory compliance and permitting framework
- Data analysis and presentation of samples of various environmental media, e.g., soil, groundwater, and soil gas

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, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. This position may require occasional In-state and out-of-state travel.

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Agency Contact Information: Neelam Dhawan (505) 690-5469. 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.