Sr Mgr, Program Management (EMNRD #5275)

Posting Details

This position is located in all 5 locations (Dependent on office availability): Albuquerque, Artesia, Aztec, Hobbs or Santa Fe.

The Oil Conservation Division of EMNRD regulates oil and gas activity in New Mexico. The Division's core responsibilities include issuing permits for new wells, enforcing state and division rules, collecting data on well production, managing the spill reporting process, ensuring abandoned wells are properly plugged, and requiring the responsible restoration of land affected by oil and gas operations.

This position will be bureau chief of the Division's newly created bureau (the Orphan Well Bureau) that will oversee the plugging and remediation of abandoned wells and well sites through out the State.

As a valued new employee to EMNRD, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.

Why does the job exist?

This Senior Manager, Program Management will be the Bureau Chief of a newly created bureau that will oversee the plugging and remediation of abandoned wells, well sites and associated facilities throughout the State. This position primarily will: assign and directly supervise the work of the Orphan Well Bureau Program Coordinators; interview and recommend selection of applicants; conduct training of personnel; act upon leave requests, conduct performance evaluations, and administer disciplinary actions. This position will also have the technical and administrative expertise to: Coordinate and implement the OCD Orphan Well Bureau programs with OCD staff to ensure that they meet legal requirements; advise senior management on legal, policy and management issues, help develop and implement OCD policies and rules, and have in-depth familiarity with the necessary program and laws including the Oil and Gas Act, the Reclamation fund requirements and any associated program grants. This position will oversee a heavy component of engineering and environmental principles.

How does it get done?

1. Effectively manage the OCD's Orphan Well Bureau¿s personnel according to state and federal law, OCD/EMNRD policy and procedure, and OCD/EMNRD senior management directives.

2. Effectively communicate with OCD/EMNRD management and OCD/EMNRD personnel.

3. Assign and directly supervise the work of the OCD's Orphan Well Bureau.

4. Evaluate and review site-specific procedures, plans, proposals, and costs identified in OCD awarded Vendor bid applications and reports for the plugging of orphan wells and associated facilities.

5. Determine technical completeness and approve of plugging plans and plugging reports for conformance with applicable regulations.

6. Determine technical completeness and approve of reclamation/remediation plans and reclamation/remediation reports for conformance with applicable regulations.

7. Interpret and implement provisions of statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and practices related to oil and gas activities.

8. Monitor and oversee OCD awarded Vendor compliance.

9. Participate in pre-bid conferences.

10. Communicate by phone, email, virtual conference, and in-person with OCD awarded Vendors regarding bid opportunities, submissions, and inquiries.

11. Investigate, draft and present detailed reports utilizing OCD Permitting and other resources to advise senior management and legal on project status, and potential setbacks of well plugging at orphaned and inactive wells.

12. Maintain a project tracking system and yearly timeline to ensure all grant related work is completed by the appropriate deadlines.

13. Coordinate efforts with appropriate internal departments and staff.

14. Become familiar with the goals, vision, and mission of the OCD by regularly attending appropriate meetings and engaging with other Division staff to effectively communicate with other Bureaus.

Who are the customers?

This job supports the oil and gas industry, other state and federal agencies and the general public. This position plays a vital role in protecting natural resources, public health, the environment, and groundwater resources of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

This job supports the oil and gas industry, other state and federal agencies and the general public. This position plays a vital role in protecting natural resources, public health, the environment, and groundwater resources of New Mexico.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of professional level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling fourteen (14) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must have valid Driver's License and obtain Defensive Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel or field time may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Gerasimos Razatos, (505) 660-0720 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.