Mining Act Team Supervisor (NMED #12174)

Posting Details **Department Name:** Water Protection Division **Program Area:** Ground Water Quality 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! Learn more at: 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? The purpose of this position in the Mining Environmental Compliance Section (MECS) of the Ground Water Quality Bureau is to provide project management and oversight of technically and regulatory complex mine permitting and abatement activities for uranium and potash mines, ensuring that activities associated with the sites are protective of human health and the environment. The position is also responsible for reviewing and coordinating all NMED responses to the New Mexico Mining Act permit applications to ensure environmental standards will be met. The position supervises a minimum of two technical staff in MECS. How does it get done? * Evaluation of complex technical documents including reclamation closure plans, mine operational plans, groundwater and surface water abatement proposals, regulatory oversight and project management of environmental investigations and remediation * Ensuring that Mining Act work is performed in accordance with overall management objectives, including protection of New Mexico's air, groundwater and surface water resources. * Writing and review of complex technical documents, public outreach, conducting interviews and hiring actions in accordance with SPO and HR guidelines, and providing testimony at hearings before the Water Quality Control Commission and the New Mexico Mining Commission, and providing expert advice to Senior Staff at NMED. * Supervision of up to five staff who provide regulatory oversight of similar tasks including ensuring compliance with groundwater discharge permits and abatement plans. 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 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. 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 both an office and field 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. In state and possibly out of state travel, including overnight stays with work outside of normal business hours. The ability to lift and carry 25 pounds and to walk on uneven ground surfaces is required. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here **Agency Contact Information:** Joseph Fox, (505) 660-9060 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 not covered by a collective bargaining unit.