SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Solid Waste Bureau Seeking Enforcement Officer

Applicants must apply no later than

February 10, 2010 at: www.spo.state.nm.us/

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Environmental Scientist & Specialist-O-

Job ID# 21894

Full-time enforcement officer in Las Cruces needed to undertake environmental enforcement work in Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Silver City, Dona Ana, Sierra, Otero, Lincoln and other neighboring counties  using knowledge of law enforcement methods, and physical and life science practices and principals to ensure compliance with the Solid Waste Act, Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act, and associated Rules.

Successful candidate will independently use investigative and writing skills in the office and in the field to conduct and document facility inspections and complaint investigations of solid waste or scrap tire mismanagement; perform interviews, collect evidence and prepare enforcement documents, including notices of violation and administrative compliance orders; and review commercial and scrap tire hauler registrations, special waste disposal management plans, and other various operations plans.

Bachelor’s Degree in law enforcement, environmental science/studies or physical or life sciences.  Four (4) years experience in law enforcement or environmental regulation and at least one (1) year of experience preparing investigative reports documenting violations of environmental laws.  Strong writing and investigative skills are a must.  Solid waste management experience desired.  Salary near midrange $22.74/hour, higher or lower based on experience.

If you have questions, contact Chuck Akeley, Compliance and Enforcement Manager at                  505-827-2924.

Recycling and Illegal Dumping Grant Opportunity

Applications due

by 5:00 p.m. 

Friday, April 2, 2010

The New Mexico Environment Department - Solid Waste Bureau is accepting applications from eligible entities for projects and recycling program implementation or improvements for the Fiscal Year 2011 Recycling and Illegal Dumping - Non Tire – grant cycle. 

The department is looking for grant application projects or programs that can be completed within six months of issuance of a state purchase order.  

Applications are due Friday April 2, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. with no exceptions.  Applications must be hand delivered or mailed to the Solid Waste Bureau. The start of implementation of successful grant applicants is anticipated to begin July 1, 2010.

**Grant funding and a finalization of contracts for this cycle are contingent upon the Department of Finance’s authorization to release fund balances for this purpose. 

If you have questions contact Tim Gray 505-827-0129