Lead & Copper Rule Administrator

Salary $28.
72 - $45.
95 Hourly $59,739 - $95,582 Annually This position is a Pay Band 75 Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Department Name: Water Protection Division (WPD) Program Area: Drinking Water Bureau (DWB) 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? The purpose of the position is to protect public health by evaluating and tracking public water systems in New Mexico, to determine compliance with all aspects of the Lead and Copper Rule(s) as well as the New Mexico Drinking Water Regulations and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
How does it get done? - Execute any tasks required by the regulations in response to a public water systems compliance status or public health threats - Perform complex analysis of public water system data and operations to determine compliance with all aspects of the Lead and Copper Rule as well as the New Mexico Drinking Water Regulations and the Safe Drinking Water Act 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: - Having an intermediate to advanced understanding of the Safe Drinking Water Act's Lead and Copper Rule - Lead and Copper Rule Revisions - To include all State and Federal regulations for public water systems in New Mexico Minimum Qualification 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.
Substitution Table These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position: Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year 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.
The position has a regular daytime work schedule, but responding to acute public health threats may require work on the weekends or during non-standard work hours, and occasionally be outdoors, walk, lift up to 75 pounds, carry up to 90 pounds, and climb ladders.
Must be able to operate a vehicle and use basic water chemistry testing devices.
Supplemental Information Benefits: Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Joe Martinez (505) 467-9415 or Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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.