Drinking Water Bureau Sampler; NMED

Position: Drinking Water Bureau Sampler (NMED #49603)
$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly

$55,273 - $82,909 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

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

Department Name:
Water Protection Division
Program Area:
Drinking Water 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

As a valued new employee to the NMED, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave.

NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to support the Drinking Water Bureau's Water Conservation Fund Group in administering the Water Conservation Fund (WCF) and providing monitoring services to public water systems in accordance with WCF requirements. The general purpose of this position is to protect public health by collecting water quality samples from public water systems throughout the State of New Mexico to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and New Mexico drinking water regulatory requirements.

How does it get done?

- Collect water samples from over 200 public water systems while adhering to rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols
- Ensure compliance for public water systems by following the mandates of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) while remaining up-to-date with regulatory changes and best practices to ensure continued adherence
-Utilize Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Information System database to coordinate with the Drinking Water Bureau (DWB) compliance team
-Plan sampling events to maximize accuracy while minimizing costs and ensuring that resources are used efficiently by utilizing strategic scheduling and logistics to optimize the sampling process
-Maintain detailed records of sampling results and procedures
-Ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards and facilitates transparent communication with 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:
- Collecting water samples or conducting other types of sampling
- Planning/preparing/executing large complex sampling projects spread over large geographic areas
- Working with or interacting with public water systems
- Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, GIS (or other spatial analysis) or any other database
- Interacting with various local, state, or federal agencies regarding compliance with environmental regulations

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) 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 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 under sometimes stressful situations as well as outside of the office Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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Agency Contact Information:
Bethany Anderson  or Email

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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.