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Get Access To All JobsDepartment Name: Water Protection Division
Program Area: Surface Water Quality Bureau
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) 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!
As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position serves as River Stewardship Project Officer and manages on-the-ground projects to improve surface water quality and river habitat, develops new projects through inter-agency and local coordination, prepares work plans, assists with procurements for new projects, and provides technical assistance to senior staff and stakeholders related to development of new watershed-based plans for future water quality improvement projects. The goal of the River Stewardship Program is to fund projects that enhance the health of rivers by addressing the root causes of poor water quality and stream habitat.
How does it get done?
- Manage and provide oversight for stream and watershed restoration projects, including developing agreements and scopes of work, overseeing/managing outside contracts and consultants, conducting site evaluations to ensure project is on track and meeting goals, working to resolve problems that may arise during the term of a project, planning budgets for projects, tracking and reporting expenditures, and participating in stakeholder meetings and outreach opportunities.
- Assist with procurement for large and small projects, including requests for proposals (RFPs) and participate in project proposal evaluation committees.
- Regulated activities include reviewing Clean Water Act Section 404 permits and permitted activities, drafting Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certifications, and assisting with review and comment on New Mexico Mining Act permit applications for regulated mining activities that may impact surface water quality.
- Perform independent water resource inspections and investigations involving unauthorized dredging and filling of waters or disposal of refuse in a watercourse and report findings to the SWQB management team for administrative decisions.
- Conduct or support watershed-based planning and wetlands planning in cooperation with partner organizations, provide assistance to stakeholders to develop projects to improve surface water quality and river habitat, and provide technical support and conduct outreach for water quality protection.
- Prepare written technical water resource articles and project reports.
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
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering and two (2) years of relevant experience. 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 driver's license. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
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 sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. This position will normally work 40 hours per week. However, flexibility will be required to attend project site visits and other job-related duties that may occur outside of normal work hours, including attending community meetings in a variety of settings and conducting field work outdoors. This may include hiking several miles carrying equipment, working in streams, spending multiple long days outdoors with extensive exposure to variable weather conditions and temperatures, and camping overnight in remote areas. Travel, including overnight, to project sites and meetings is an important part of the job and may be required several times a month during busy field or meeting seasons. The ability to drive a state vehicle long distance both on highways and in remote areas, sometimes in off-road and unpredictable conditions requiring 4-wheel drive, sometimes at night. Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds in outdoor terrain.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is?
Agency Contact Information: Samantha Ferguson, (505) 479-0481 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Department Name: Water Protection Division
Program Area: Surface Water Quality Bureau
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) 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!
As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position serves as River Stewardship Project Officer and manages on-the-ground projects to improve surface water quality and river habitat, develops new projects through inter-agency and local coordination, prepares work plans, assists with procurements for new projects, and provides technical assistance to senior staff and stakeholders related to development of new watershed-based plans for future water quality improvement projects. The goal of the River Stewardship Program is to fund projects that enhance the health of rivers by addressing the root causes of poor water quality and stream habitat.
How does it get done?
- Manage and provide oversight for stream and watershed restoration projects, including developing agreements and scopes of work, overseeing/managing outside contracts and consultants, conducting site evaluations to ensure project is on track and meeting goals, working to resolve problems that may arise during the term of a project, planning budgets for projects, tracking and reporting expenditures, and participating in stakeholder meetings and outreach opportunities.
- Assist with procurement for large and small projects, including requests for proposals (RFPs) and participate in project proposal evaluation committees.
- Regulated activities include reviewing Clean Water Act Section 404 permits and permitted activities, drafting Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certifications, and assisting with review and comment on New Mexico Mining Act permit applications for regulated mining activities that may impact surface water quality.
- Perform independent water resource inspections and investigations involving unauthorized dredging and filling of waters or disposal of refuse in a watercourse and report findings to the SWQB management team for administrative decisions.
- Conduct or support watershed-based planning and wetlands planning in cooperation with partner organizations, provide assistance to stakeholders to develop projects to improve surface water quality and river habitat, and provide technical support and conduct outreach for water quality protection.
- Prepare written technical water resource articles and project reports.
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
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering and two (2) years of relevant experience. 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 driver's license. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
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 sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. This position will normally work 40 hours per week. However, flexibility will be required to attend project site visits and other job-related duties that may occur outside of normal work hours, including attending community meetings in a variety of settings and conducting field work outdoors. This may include hiking several miles carrying equipment, working in streams, spending multiple long days outdoors with extensive exposure to variable weather conditions and temperatures, and camping overnight in remote areas. Travel, including overnight, to project sites and meetings is an important part of the job and may be required several times a month during busy field or meeting seasons. The ability to drive a state vehicle long distance both on highways and in remote areas, sometimes in off-road and unpredictable conditions requiring 4-wheel drive, sometimes at night. Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds in outdoor terrain.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is?
Agency Contact Information: Samantha Ferguson, (505) 479-0481 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Sales Officer
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Sales Officer position. A business, marketing, or finance degree strengthens your specialty occupation case. A general arts degree creates RFE risk even if your work history is strong.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Sales Officer roles by employers with verified H-1B filing history. Employers who've filed LCAs for this occupation code already understand the DOL wage certification process and won't need educating.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific metro area. Run your job location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor your offer must clear to pass certification.
Clarify commission structure in your offer letter
Sales roles often split compensation between base and commission. USCIS and DOL evaluate the base salary against prevailing wage, not total on-target earnings. Confirm your base alone meets the certified wage level before signing.
Verify the occupation code on your LCA
Sales Officer roles can be filed under several SOC codes depending on duties. Check your LCA before filing to confirm the code matches your actual responsibilities. A mismatched code is a common trigger for a Request for Evidence.
File I-129 before your OPT or status expires
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employer must file the I-129 with USCIS before your EAD expires to preserve cap-gap protection. Don't wait for an offer start date to begin petition prep.
H-1B Visa Sales Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Sales Officer role tied to financial products, enterprise software, or technical services typically qualifies. A generalist sales role without a degree requirement in a specific field may not. Your employer's job description and the LCA's SOC code assignment are what USCIS evaluates.
How do I find Sales Officer jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Sales Officer listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This tells you which employers have sponsored this visa type before, so you're not spending time applying to companies that decline sponsorship requests.
Can my commission-based compensation count toward the H-1B prevailing wage requirement?
Only the guaranteed base salary counts toward the DOL prevailing wage requirement on the Labor Condition Application. Commission, bonuses, and variable pay are excluded from the calculation. If your base salary alone doesn't meet the prevailing wage for your location and SOC code, your employer's LCA will fail DOL certification.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one sales territory to a different state?
A geographic move to a new work location requires your employer to file an amended I-129 with USCIS and a new LCA certified for the new location before you begin work there. Short-term travel to other states for client meetings is generally permissible, but a permanent reassignment to a different metropolitan area triggers the amendment requirement.
Does experience in sales substitute for a degree when applying for H-1B sponsorship as a Sales Officer?
Work experience can substitute for a bachelor's degree under specific conditions USCIS recognizes, typically using a three-for-one equivalency where three years of specialized experience replaces one year of formal education. However, the experience must be evaluated by a credential assessment service and deemed equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a relevant field. Employers must document this equivalency carefully in the H-1B petition to satisfy specialty occupation requirements.