$36.09 - $57.75 Hourly

$75,072 - $120,115 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 85

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

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

This position will be located in: Albuquerque, Artesia, Aztec, Hobbs or Santa Fe.

Why does the job exist?

This position oversees and manages the Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and (UIC) General Special Projects of the Oil Conservation Division's (OCD) Engineering Bureau to ensure OCD goals and objectives are met. This position primarily will: assign and directly supervise the work of the CLASS VI and (UIC) General Special Projects programs; interview and recommend selection of applicants; conduct training of personnel; act upon leave requests, conduct performance evaluations, and administer disciplinary actions. This position will also have the technical and administrative expertise to: design and develop programs to address new technical issues as they arise and as technical advances in the oil and gas industry are implemented; understand and administer the UIC program for all CLASS VI injection wells within the state, including drafting grant applications; act as an alternate hearing examiner and prepare orders; and write memos and conduct meetings.

How does it get done?

This position will manage the Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and (UIC) General Special Projects of the Oil Conservation Division's (OCD) Engineering Bureau.

Who are the customers?

This job supports the oil and gas industry, other state and federal agencies and the general public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

- Degree in engineering or similar
- Experience in the oil and gas industry
- Regulatory Experience

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, or Geological Engineering and six (6) years of experience in a government regulatory role including oil field 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.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 10 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 10 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 8 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 10 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 6 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years 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 maintain and possess a current New Mexico Driver¿s License

Working Conditions

Office setting and some field work, with exposure to Computer screens, scanning equipment, copy equipment, and phones.

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Agency Contact Information: Justin Wrinkle 505-670-0802 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.