<p>$27.09 - $43.35 Hourly</p><p>$56,357 - $90,171 Annually</p><p>This position is a Pay Band 75</p>

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

Department Name: Environmental Protection Division
Program Area: Air Quality Bureau

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.

Located in the Technical Assistance and Quality Assurance Section of the Air Quality Bureau, this position will support the Bureau's mission of protecting the inhabitants and natural beauty of New Mexico by certifying air monitoring equipment. This includes performing audits, maintaining meteorological equipment/data and purchasing and managing an inventory of parts and supplies.

• Certify air monitoring standards and equipment according to schedules for the purpose of collecting high quality data.
• Perform site audits and accuracy audits on all analyzers and meteorological equipment at sites in northern New Mexico.
• Maintenance of meteorological equipment and data.
• Purchase and manage an inventory of spare parts and supplies.
• This requires research of equipment prices and availability along with maintaining databases.

• 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

Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and five (5) years of experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, Air Quality Management, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Hazardous Waste Management, Wildlife Management, and/or Water Resources. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

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 as a condition of continued employment.

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

Most of the time will be spent in a laboratory or office setting using hand tools, personal computer, and a telephone. Field work requires driving long distances, climbing ladders and working on rooftops (sometimes in inclement weather). Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Travel a few days per month to perform fieldwork.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.