Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Department Name: Climate Change Bureau
Program Area: Permitting Section
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: https://www.env.nm.gov/
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 provides programmatic and technical support to the Climate Change Bureau and the New Mexico Environment Department in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, projects, and programs that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels and to net zero by 2050.
As a Clean Transportation Fuel Program Specialist in the Climate Change Bureau Permitting Section, you will work cooperatively to implement the Clean Transportation Fuel Program. This is a complex, high-profile, market-based greenhouse gas emission reduction mechanism in the transportation fuel sector. This is a new program with an anticipated start date in 2026. In this position, you will become an expert in this complex market-based mechanism and the New Mexico Administrative Code rules for the program. You will work with the team and contractors to develop, administer and maintain the Clean Transportation Fuel Program Applications, Reporting, and Compliance System. Additionally, you will provide user support for the system and assist stakeholders with reporting processes. Your responsibilities will also include contributing to the measurement of program performance in relation to statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, authoring or coauthoring reports on program and market performance, and helping develop outreach and guidance materials. Furthermore, you will develop a solid understanding of fuel lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions and lifecycle emissions modeling.

How does it get done?

• Ensure that transportation fuel providers correctly report their transportation fuel imports and production on a quarterly basis
• Use organizational and program management skills to ensure accurate and verifiable reporting of transportation fuels in New Mexico
• Analyze and report on clean transportation credit and deficit generation, the credit market and market conditions
• Collaborate with the team to develop and improve the Clean Transportation Fuel Program processes and guidelines

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

• 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

Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical, Natural, or Environmental Science, Soil Science, or Engineering and two (2) 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 six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
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 a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Angela Raso, (505) 819-9825 or Email
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