Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Unit Supervisor (NMED #80033)
- State of New Mexico
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Full Time
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Unit Supervisor (NMED #80033)
AgencyDepartment of Environment
Posting End Date06/01/2025
Job Posting TypeContinuous Job Opening
Job ID154459
Location
Los Alamos
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporarySponsored Term
Salary
$32.84 - $52.54 Hourly
$68,302 - $109,283 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 80
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Department Name: Air Quality Bureau (AQB)
Program Area: Permitting Section (PS)
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:
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?
This position is responsible for managing the Prevention of Signification Deterioration (PSD) Section of the Air Quality Bureau's Permitting Program and performing technical and regulatory review of complex air quality construction and operating permits, ensuring the permits meet New Mexico and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory requirements.
How does it get done?
- Supervise four permit writers
- Assign permitting workload
- Review legal permits to operate
- Verify emissions calculations
- Determine applicable state and federal air regulations
- Draft testimony and legally enforceable permits and technical support documents using standardized templates and protocols to compile a quality administrative record
- Represent the Department as an expert witness in legal proceedings
- Support the Permit Programs Section of the Air Quality Bureau through a variety of special projects that enhance the efficiency of the Section
- Drive project management of software projects, database maintenance and quality assurance, and other special projects
- Focus on team building
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:
- Air Quality Regulation knowledge
- Project management
- Technical writing
- Reading and interpreting complex regulations
- Focusing on productive team building and management
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and five (5) years of work experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, Air Quality Management, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Hazardous Waste Management, Wildlife Management, and/or Water Resources. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education ExperienceEducation Experience
1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND9 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND9 years of experience
2Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND7 years of experienceAssociate's degree or higher in any fieldAND9 years of experience
3Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND5 years of experience
4Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND3 years of experience
5PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND1 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 Defensive Driving Course certification.
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.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Julia Kuhn ... or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
AgencyDepartment of Environment
Posting End Date06/01/2025
Job Posting TypeContinuous Job Opening
Job ID154459
Location
Los Alamos
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporarySponsored Term
Salary
$32.84 - $52.54 Hourly
$68,302 - $109,283 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 80
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Department Name: Air Quality Bureau (AQB)
Program Area: Permitting Section (PS)
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:
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?
This position is responsible for managing the Prevention of Signification Deterioration (PSD) Section of the Air Quality Bureau's Permitting Program and performing technical and regulatory review of complex air quality construction and operating permits, ensuring the permits meet New Mexico and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory requirements.
How does it get done?
- Supervise four permit writers
- Assign permitting workload
- Review legal permits to operate
- Verify emissions calculations
- Determine applicable state and federal air regulations
- Draft testimony and legally enforceable permits and technical support documents using standardized templates and protocols to compile a quality administrative record
- Represent the Department as an expert witness in legal proceedings
- Support the Permit Programs Section of the Air Quality Bureau through a variety of special projects that enhance the efficiency of the Section
- Drive project management of software projects, database maintenance and quality assurance, and other special projects
- Focus on team building
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:
- Air Quality Regulation knowledge
- Project management
- Technical writing
- Reading and interpreting complex regulations
- Focusing on productive team building and management
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and five (5) years of work experience in public/environmental health, environmental science, Air Quality Management, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Hazardous Waste Management, Wildlife Management, and/or Water Resources. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education ExperienceEducation Experience
1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND9 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND9 years of experience
2Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND7 years of experienceAssociate's degree or higher in any fieldAND9 years of experience
3Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND5 years of experience
4Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND3 years of experience
5PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND1 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 Defensive Driving Course certification.
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.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Julia Kuhn ... or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Job ID: 479394636
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2025
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