Utility Operator Certification Team Lead (NMED #12146)

Posting Details

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

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 general purpose of the position is to protect public health by managing the Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP) and provide supervision to four team members. The Utility Operator Certification Team Lead supports the Utility Operator Certification Program Manager in their role as Authority for New Mexico in accordance with the NM Utility Operator Certification Act and related state and federal regulations. The program supports water and wastewater utility operators by providing technical assistance, training, testing, and certification to support public water systems in providing high quality water output meeting applicable federal and state regulations.

How does it get done?

• Review and assignment of tasks related to approval of renewal applications, applications for certification, review of requests for accommodation, review and approval of equivalency applications, and review and defense of UOCP regulations
  
• Development and reporting to include but not limited to the review of current processes, development of standard operating procedures, oversight of implementation of processes, development of data to report to the Drinking Water Bureau Grant Management team to meet reporting requirements
  
• Respond to inquiries related to the Utility Operator Certification
  
• Provide support and supervision to assigned staff in accordance with State Personnel and Department rules and policies
  
• Offer exceptional customer service
  

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 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 some exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Occasionally requires travel to communities or partner agencies and some weekend trainings.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.