State Permit Program Team Supervisor

39.09 - $62.54 Hourly

81,308 - $130,093 Annually

This position is a Pay Band EG

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Department Name : Water Protection Division (WPD)

Program Area : Surface Water Quality Bureau (SWQB) - State Permitting Program Team

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 leads a team that is developing a new state-implemented surface water discharge permitting program. This position (and the team) protects, manages, and oversees water resources for the state, including rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands that are used for drinking water, recreation, agriculture, livestock, and aquatic life. Ultimately, a state-implemented permitting program better protects New Mexico's precious water resources by using local knowledge and priorities to preserve, improve and advocate for clean water for our communities and our industries.

How does it get done?

This position, in coordination with the Point Source Regulation Section Manager and Bureau Chief, plans, scopes, develops, and implements a surface water discharge permitting program and builds capacity in the following :

• Regulation development and permit writing
• Pretreatment and biosolids program implementation
• Compliance monitoring and enforcement
• Data management and handling
• Outreach and communication
• Prepare and revise annual plan(s) to develop a state-led discharge permitting program with input from staff and other bureau managers that outline goals and performance measures that must be achieved
• Develop a strategy for meeting / exceeding goals and performance targets; and detail a time-line for implementation
• Facilitate positive working relationships with other state and federal agencies, stakeholders and the regulated community involved in surface water discharge permitting and activities

Who are the customers?

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following :

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in a related Water Resources discipline (Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Biology, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography Forestry / Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering) and six (6) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) 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 10 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 10 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 8 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 10 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 6 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience

Employment Requirements

Must posess and maintain a valid NM Driver's License, including the ability to drive larger field vehicles (e.g., Chevy Suburban, Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma, etc.). Successful completion of the New Mexico Defensive Driving Certification Program or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Indoor office setting requires lifting and bending associated with filing, and managing office supplies and equipment. Office equipment used includes computers, printers, fax, photocopy and other office standard equipment (e.g., Visual / Video Display terminal (VDT)).

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Agency Contact Information : Susan A. Lucas Kamat (505) 946-8924 or Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.

Salary : $81,308 - $130,093