Remediation Program Manager (NMED #12232)

• 3.4 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Santa Fe, NM 87505 $53.27 - $85.24 an hour - Full-time Apply on company site

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Petroleum Storage Tank 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? This position manages the Petroleum Storage Tank Remedial Action Program to meet bureau and department goals and objectives. The position provides technical and administrative supervision of the Remedial Action Program staff, to include personnel management. The position supports financial management of the remediation program, including coordination with NMED leadership and related offices. It oversees the Remedial Action Section by setting and achieving goals aligned with the NMED Strategic Plan, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved work plans, and program objectives. The role develops and presents budget requests to NMED and EPA and works with staff to anticipate future needs, identify opportunities, and improve program performance across the bureau and agency. How does it get done? Assign petroleum release sites to qualified staff and set performance goals, timelines, and financial tracking from discovery through closure. Manage state lead and fund eligible remediation projects, including bid requests, contractor qualification review, and coordination with administrative and procurement staff to meet state requirements. Oversee contractor led site assessments, including evaluation of soil, groundwater, and vapor impacts, and prioritize remediation based on site ranking and risk. Review and approve Corrective Action Work Plans for technical adequacy, regulatory compliance, and appropriate remediation and monitoring strategies. Provide long term oversight of complex, multi year remediation projects, including sites with groundwater impacts and challenging hydrogeologic conditions. Authorize site completion, issue acceptance documentation, and oversee reimbursement or payment claims to ensure eligible costs and fiscal accountability. Supervise staff to ensure accurate, organized maintenance of site files and proper execution and filing of approval packages, correspondence, reports, and electronic records. 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 Master's Degree in Physical, Natural, Biological, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, Animal Science, Engineering, or Chemistry and eight (8) 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 fourteen (14) 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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Santiago M. Rodriguez, (505) 660-2695 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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