Senior Environmental Scientist

Senior Environmental Scientist (NMED #80036) Department Name: Environmental Protection Division. Program Area: Air Quality Bureau. 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! 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. Why does the job exist? The purpose of this position is to perform technical and regulatory review of air quality permit applications in the Title V unit of the Major Source Permit Section of the Air Quality Bureau. This position reviews and evaluates complex air quality permit applications for industrial facilities that are major sources of air pollution, including Title V and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD). This position also completes special projects to support Air Quality Bureau goals. This position includes opportunities for training in and out of state; and participating in legal hearings including preparing legal documents and testifying as a technical witness. How does it get done? Processing multiple, complex permit applications within regulatory deadlines Verifying emissions calculations, determining state and federal regulations that apply to each facility, writing legally enforceable air quality permits and technical support documents, and issuing or denying final permits with strict deadlines Completing a variety of special projects Independent review, analysis, and written interpretation of technical and legal documents Coordinating with other staff and managers Coordinating with various stakeholders including the public, industry, consultants, and other regulatory agencies 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: Strong scientific, technical, mathematical, and analytical skills Independently managing multiple projects at one time Attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Bachelor's Degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, Engineering, or Chemistry and four (4) years of 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 eight (8) 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr