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Environmental Scientist & Specialist II

State of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

26.33 - $42.12 Hourly

54,760 - $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Department Name : Solid Waste Bureau (SWB)

Program Area : Permit Section (PS)

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 is responsible for protecting the public and the environment by implementing and assuring compliance with the Solid Waste Act, New Mexico Solid Waste Rules, Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act, and the Recycling, Illegal Dumping and Scrap Tire Management Rule.

How does it get done?

  • Ensure that the construction, operation, and monitoring activities at the active solid waste facilities comply with the regulatory requirements
  • Verify that inactive landfills undergo permanent closure and post-closure monitoring actions are implemented in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements
  • Utilize technical knowledge in Geology, Hydrology, Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science to review solid waste facility permit applications and registrations
  • Assess appropriate actions for operations and closure of solid waste facilities and determine whether those facilities are in compliance with their solid waste facility permits
  • Review solid waste facility permit and registration applications, closure plans, and construction quality assurance plans for feasibility and compliance with general engineering design guidelines and relevant standards, including American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards
  • Evaluate environmental monitoring reports for compliance with regulatory requirements and technical adequacy
  • Determine the appropriate level of monitoring (detection or assessment) or whether assessment of corrective measures are required

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

    The ideal candidate will have experience in the following :

  • Working knowledge of Hydrogeology and Environmental Science
  • Reviewing solid waste permit and registration applications
  • Analyzing environmental monitoring data and evaluating corrective action measures
  • Applying expertise interpreting and implementing environmental policies, statutes, and regulations including the New Mexico Solid Waste Act, New Mexico Solid Waste Rules, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
  • Drafting technical and legal documents, including formal reports in anticipation of possible litigation
  • Providing testimony at public hearings
  • 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.

    Substitution Table

    These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position :

    Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years 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 and reaching may be required. Also required is frequent travel (10-20%) including overnight to participate in public hearings; occasional walking on rough terrain and exposure to inclement weather; and driving state vehicles; possible exposure to dust, noise, and odors.

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    Agency Contact Information : Daniele Berardelli (505) 670-2018 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 Application Guide : 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.

    Salary : $54,760 - $87,616

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