An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.
Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
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Air Quality Bureau - Permitting 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? As Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Unit Supervisor, you will perform a technical and regulatory review of complex air quality construction and operating permits, ensuring the permits meet New Mexico and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory requirements. Your review includes verifying emissions calculations, determining applicable state and federal air regulations, and drafting legally enforceable permits and technical support documents using standardized templates and protocols to compile a quality administrative record. This position also supports the Permit Programs Section of the Air Quality Bureau through a variety of special projects that enhance the efficiency of the Section, including project management of software projects, database maintenance and quality assurance, and other special projects. How does it get done? Manage the PSD Section of the Air Quality Bureau's Permitting Program, including assigning permitting workload and managing four staff Review legal permits to operate, ensuring legal documents comply with state and federal air quality laws and regulations Draft technical support documents and testimony to represent the Department as an expert witness in legal proceedings Technical writing, rule interpretation, and drafting guidance documents for the section Provide personnel management, including hiring, performance evaluations, time and leave approval, coaching, disciplinary actions, and staff development Lead daily operations and weekly staff meetings while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the section 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 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 Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, Engineering, or Chemistry and five (5) years of work experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, animal science, natural science, biological science, physical science, air quality management, engineering, chemistry, geology, hazardous waste management, wildlife management, and/or water resources. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) 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. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information:
Julia Kuhn (505) 629-2893 or Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. For more information on how to apply, please check out the
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