Safety Compliance Officer (NMED #12021)

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Occupational Health and Safety Compliance and Enforcement 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!

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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. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. Why does the job exist? The Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) works to achieve its mission through various means, including compliance inspections, consultation services, compliance assistance, public sector consultation, outreach, education, and recognition programs. By accomplishing its mission OHSB saves lives, enhances the quality of life of New Mexico's working men and women, and contributes to the economic vitality of the State. The compliance officer is responsible for ensuring workplace safety through inspections and investigations to prevent workplace hazards, reduce accidents and assist in a safe work place environment for various New Mexico industries by enforcing state and federal regulations. How does it get done? Perform on-site inspections and investigations Communicate appropriate abatement periods to employers and verify abatement of violations Provide abatement assistance to employers when appropriate Complete inspection reports and case files for each inspection and investigation Respond to public requests for information in a professional and timely manner Attend and complete formal training as scheduled, in accordance with Bureau training plans 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 occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, engineering, physical science, natural science, environmental science, social science, criminology, or closely related field and two (2) years of related work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) 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. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Melissa Romero, (505) 372-8135 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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link 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.