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Organics Section Chemistry Supervisor (DOH/SLD # 22487)

Salary

 

$29.23 - $43.85 Hourly

$60,800 - $91,200 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C8

Posting Details

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

Why does the job exist?

 
To perform laboratory testing of water samples for the presence of chemical pollutants.  To report the testing results to other state agencies, municipalities, public water systems, and other laboratory clients.  To manage the daily testing operations of an environmental laboratory.

How does it get done?

 
Performing the analyses of water samples for the presence of chemical pollutants by following standard operation procedures based on US Environmental Protection Agency testing methods.  Reviewing laboratory data and test results to ensure and confirm that testing method acceptance requirements are met and that laboratory quality control measures are satisfied .  Performing instrument maintenance and ordering laboratory supplies.  Supervising and directing the work of the section analysts.  Managing laboratory operations.  Supplying clients with collection supplies.  Assisting clients with advice, information, and interpretation of testing results.

Who are the customers?

 
New Mexico Environment Dept (Drinking Water Bureau, Ground Water Quality Bureau, Surface Water Quality Bureau), all New Mexico public water systems, all New Mexico tribal entities, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, National Park Service, US Forest Service, and contractors who manage public water systems.

Ideal Candidate

 
An ideal candidate should have experience working in a laboratory testing for environmental pollutants in drinking waters, ground waters, surface waters, and waste waters, experience working in a laboratory performing analyses based on US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methods, experience performing liquid-liquid extractions and solid phase extractions, experience operating a gas chromatograph, experience operating a high-performance liquid chromatograph, experience operating a mass spectrometer and experience managing laboratory staff.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or closely related field, and four (4) years paid experience in chemical experimentation and analysis in a laboratory setting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
This position is designated a safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

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.  In state and out of state travel may be required.  Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is required.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in a fully functional laboratory containing biological, chemical, physical, and radiological hazards. Incumbent will be required to use all applicable safety equipment provided by the employer and follow all safety precautions specified by the employer. There will be extended standing, repetitive trunk/arm/hand/neck movements with computer usage or assay/methodologies utilized. Work involves using high voltage electronic instrumentation, and high pressure gas cylinders. Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Sheila Martinez, Human Resource (505) 383-9021 Email

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

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Date Posted
05/15/2026
Job Reference
163756
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Category
Chemistry
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