Environmental Services Manager

CEHMM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers a wide verity of environmental services to clients throughout southern New Mexico. Our environmental services department specializes in natural resources assessment and environmental permitting at the federal and state levels. A successful candidate will gain a working knowledge of the plants and wildlife of New Mexico and the ability to conduct field work in an arid climate.
The Environmental Services Manager is a permanent full-time position located in Carlsbad, NM, reporting to the Operations Manager. The Environmental Services Manager will accomplish a wide variety of client needs including but not limited to:

• Develop project plans, project scope, goals, deliverables, project tasks, and resource requirements.
• Develop, implement, and manage operational procedures, processes, policies, and schedules.
• Review and submission of Environmental Assessments (EA) and associated reports.
• Review and submission of State Land permits and associated reports.
• Assist with developing and managing project budgets.
• Track project deliverables.
• Manage  staff and provide guidance and training as needed.
• Prepare and organize work schedules and procedures.
• Ensure project activities comply with all relevant local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Report work progress and problems to Operations Manager.
• Prepare and present reports on project progress, problems, and solutions.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
• Provide oversight for project continuance by obtaining additional funds by revising or renewing client work orders/quotes for a project before the initial work order/quote has been exhausted or is nearing its quoted amount in order to maintain the momentum and progress of the project.
• Provide oversight for all contracts and service agreements related to projects.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients and stakeholders, including supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Perform record keeping as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S. degree in applicable field, or equivalent, or
• Minimum of seven years’ direct relevant experience..
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.

• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of the NEPA process, including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) Knowledge of the NEPA process.
• Experience with project management principles and practices.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals.
• Experience with development and tracking of contracts, services agreements, purchase orders (POs), Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Possess a working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Wildlife Science, Ecology, Biology, Geology, or related fields.
• Minimum of five years’ direct relevant experience.

1. info@cehmm.org  or to contact person  amy.marquez@cehmm.org with the subject Environmental Services Manager. CEHMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.