Wildlife Coordinator (Environmental Specialist (NL) - Advanced)

State of New Mexico Santa Fe, New Mexico
wildlife coordinator science wildlife qualification education wildlife biology biology presentations speaking stakeholders field work environmental science
November 30, 2022
State of New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
FULL_TIME

Salary



$27.09 - $43.35 Hourly


$56,357 - $90,171 Annually


This position is a Pay Band 75



Purpose of Position


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


Why does the job exist?


This position serves as the statewide coordinator for New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Wildlife Program within the Environmental Bureau and is the expert on wildlife biology, wildlife passage, mitigation of animal-vehicle collisions, and implementation of the New Mexico Wildlife Corridors Action Plan.


How does it get done?


This job develops and manages wildlife passage goals and projects, enters and analyzes Geographic Information Systems data, performs and reviews wildlife research, prepares grant funding proposals, prepares public presentations, performs public speaking, and coordinates with government, tribal, and non-governmental stakeholders. Additional duties include management of consultant contracts and performance of natural resource field work, inventories, and report preparation.


Who are the customers?


This position serves the NMDOT's Environmental Bureau, in cooperation with NMDOT's Districts, Region Design Centers, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, and other external stakeholders.


Ideal Candidate


The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years work experience in wildlife biology with a relevant Bachelor's degree, or three (3) years work experience with a Master's or higher degree. Experience with GIS, public speaking, grant writing, and project presentations is preferred.


Minimum Qualification


Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Animal Science, Natural Science, Biological Science, Physical Science or Chemistry and four (4) years of experience in environmental science, animal science, natural science, biological science, physical science and/or chemistry. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.


Substitution Table



These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:



Education
Experience
Education
Experience



1
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience


2
Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
6 years of experience
Associate's degree or higher in any field
AND
8 years of experience


3
Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
4 years of experience



4
Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
2 years of experience



5
PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
0 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 possess and maintain a valid driver's license.


Working Conditions


State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated August 12, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.




In addition, employees working in State correctional facilities who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to inmates are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.



This position is mainly within an office setting with extensive personal computer and cell phone usage, and participation in on-line and in-person meetings. Occasional long-distance driving and overnight travel is required, with field work in difficult terrain, roadside environments, and in potentially inclement weather.


Supplemental Information



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Agency Contact Information: Steven Gisler (505) 795-2661 Email


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


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