Intermediate Environmental Scientist & Specialist (NMED #10117114)

• 3.4 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Santa Fe, NM 87505 $33.12 - $49.68 an hour - Full-time Apply on company site Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date

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Resource Protection Compliance and Enforcement Bureau 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!

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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 serves as an intermediate regulatory compliance specialist to promote adherence to all applicable state and department laws, rules, policies and procedures. This position provides intermediate-level regulatory compliance expertise to improve oversight of hazardous waste generators and permitted hazardous waste management facilities including federal Department of Energy and Department of Defense facilities throughout New Mexico. How does it get done? Assist in the development of compliance and enforcement efforts Respond and document environmental complaints Oversee hazardous waste cleanups from incident spills Review inspection reports and enforcement documents Conduct hazardous waste facility inspections and technical assistance visits Administer federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations Conduct compliance evaluation inspections (CEI) of hazardous waste generators and permitted facilities to meet EPA Work Plan Commitments and staff assignments 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, or Engineering and two (2) years of work experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, Air Quality Management, Biology, 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 six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. 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, walking, hiking, lifting and reaching may be required. Moderate physical work will be performed during the execution of field inspections and incident responses in all weather conditions. Driving of state vehicles is required, there is also potential exposure to various hazardous materials and conditions during field investigations. Out of state travel may be required Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Peter J Garcia Sr (505)490-5868 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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