Employment Type : Full-Time
Salary $34.58 - $60.17 Hourly $71,932 - $125,160 Annually This position is a Pay Band 95 THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ON-GOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. This position will support the day-to-day functions and health and safety protection endeavors for all New Mexicans of the Environmental Protection Division, including management of approximately 120 Full Time Employees and process improvements to increase efficiency of operations including for New Mexican's potentially exposed to radioactive materials, combating climate change and the continued protection of our air quality which affects New Mexicans young and old. The Deputy Director will develop Division and Bureau Strategic Plans, develop and oversee implementation of Division-wide strategies and efficiency measures. The Deputy Director position will support the operational needs of the Department while increasing capacity of the Division Directors to advance key environmental and public health initiatives. The incumbents will support Division operations across all Bureaus to provide continuity of leadership and operations by managing the Division when the Director is out of the office and when the Director position is vacant. Internally the Deputy Director primarily supports the Director, NMED's Senior Leadership Team, and Bureau Chiefs and staff within the Division. Externally the Director serves the citizens of New Mexico. The ideal candidate will implement the Department's mission with integrity using the core values of science, innovation, collaboration and compliance to help foster a community that promotes health, commerce, and environmental protection with transparency and accountability. The candidate will possess exceptional leadership/management skills with experience in implementing the Laws and Regulations and knowledge of permitting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing environmental programs, complex budgets, and staff. The candidate must be a self-starter who is well-organized, able to communicate proficiently and effectively and possess strong writing skills. The candidate must be able to work in a high-paced office and telework setting, follow direction, anticipate organizational needs, be capable of meeting short deadlines, and be proficient in conducting long-term planning. The candidate will provide leadership in environmental stewardship by meeting regulatory requirements and making use of best technologies for protecting resources, and strategically manage the allocation of resources to achieve customer and community expectations. A Master's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of executive level experience with a heavy strategic/functional strategy impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include executive management and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements. These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position: Must possess a valid NM Driver's License. Executive Order 2021-046 requires all employees with the State of New Mexico to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a COVID-19 viral test every week. Benefits: Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Frank Fajardo, 505-660-9762, Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
In addition to these general job responsibilities, the Deputy Directors will also develop, implement and report on Performance Measures for Division and Bureaus; liaise with Administrative Services Division (ASD) for travel, HR actions, procurement and other administrative and financial tasks; develop data management and IT solutions to manage workflow and improve operations; develop and implement standard operating procedures that are consistent throughout the Division; develop Division budget (in- coordination with financial managers), contribute to, review and approve Bureau budgets; lead reporting and requests from programmatic side to Department of Finance and Administration and Legislative Finance Committee through close coordination with ASD; ensure federal and other grants, special revenue funds and other funding sources are properly managed; seek additional resources when needed, including third party grants and assistance from academia; review and approve contract documents; lead and approve hiring, hiring packages and other personnel documents; lead progressive discipline actions and enforcement of personnel requirements; supervise bureau chiefs and prepare, review and approve Division staff evaluations; review and approve in-state and out-of-state travel requests and reimbursements.
1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 16 years of experience
2 Associate's degree AND 14 years of experience
3 Bachelor's degree AND 12 years of experience
4 Master's degree AND 10 years of experience
5 PhD degree AND 8 years of experience
Employment Requirements
The Public Health Order (on Vaccination) dated August 17, 2021, requires Congregate Care Facility Workers and Hospital Workers to be fully vaccinated.
If you have questions about whether these requirements apply to this specific position, contact the agency contact listed on this advertisement.
Links to the referenced Executive Order and Public Health Order can be found on the State Personnel Office website homepage: www.spo.state.nm.us
Office and/or teleworking setting with exposure to computer monitors. Extended computer and telephone or other media equipment. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Some in state and out of state travel required.