Senior Environmental Scientist

City of Albuquerque, NM•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work involved in the development and implementation of short and long range plans, programs and special projects in the field of environmental science; implement strategies for achieving improved environmental compliance standards and perform a variety of other highly technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in natural or environmental science or engineering; and
Six (6) years' experience in conducting scientific, environmental, or environmental health evaluations or compliance.
To Include three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Federal Clean Air Act, State of New Mexico Air Quality Control Act, and Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Regulations
Federal Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), State of New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) Regulations, State of New Mexico Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations, New Mexico Solid Waste Management and Scrap Tire Regulations, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Pipeline Safety Bureau (NMRC PSB) Regulations, and associated Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations.
Air Pollution engineering and science of air pollution problems and solutions
Approaches and techniques to determine air emissions from various equipment and activities
Principles of chemistry and physics
Principles and practices of environmental engineering geology and hydrology
Laboratory principles and methods
Air pollution engineering, control technology and scientific principles
Methods and techniques of air quality measurement, monitoring, data validation, and forecasting
Principles and practices of groundwater monitoring
Principles and practices of soil and groundwater remediation
Remediation technology for soil and groundwater
Principles of contaminant fate and transport in soils and groundwater
Analytical laboratory methods of analysis for contaminants in soil and groundwater
Analytical laboratory data validation
Methods and techniques used in conducting environmental studies
Methods and techniques of environmental analysis and interpretation
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Principles and practices of public speaking
Advanced report writing skills
Perform a wide variety of technical scientific duties in support of assigned program and/or division.
Conduct a variety of environmental inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of staff and contractors
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Interpret, apply and enforce applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
Coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations
Prepare clear and concise technical reports
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Develop, direct and coordinate environmental compliance programs in assigned areas
Develop long range plans and goals for the department
Conduct a variety of environmental evaluations, analyze and interpret data and draw conclusions
Operate a computer and a variety of computer programs including data bases, spread sheets and statistical programs
Operate groundwater sampling equipment and vehicles in a safe and effective manner
Apply Federal Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), State of New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) Regulations, State of New Mexico Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations New Mexico Solid Waste Management and Scrap Tire Regulations, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Pipeline Safety Bureau (NMRC PSB) Regulations, and associated Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Recommend changes to existing environmental policies and procedures
Perform air quality measurement, monitoring and calculations
Write air quality permits which are in compliance with applicable air quality laws and regulations.
Evaluate proposed air quality projects and conduct a determination on what air quality laws and regulations apply.
Apply Clean Air Act regulations, Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Regulations, policies, guidance and/or best professional judgment to determine appropriate, enforceable air quality permit conditions.
Calibrate and maintain assigned analytical equipment
Develop and write quality assurance documentation.
Quality assures, validate, and submit data.
Calculate air emission rates for various types of equipment and activities
Prepare clear and concise analytical, statistical and narrative reports
Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Communicate clearly and concisely
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation