{"id":19899,"date":"2026-03-06T16:53:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T23:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/ocd\/?page_id=19899"},"modified":"2026-04-27T07:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:48:12","slug":"job-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/ocd\/about-us\/job-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;ce4db8ec-b34b-42ae-b247-103d0a13f28d&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1d9c0f5d-35f2-480d-b415-624f9e38b5a0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; module_class=&#8221;vertical-align&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;1071.7px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px|191px||-3px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;19px|0px|0em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Join the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD) is seeking talented professionals who want to make a meaningful impact on one of the most important industries in our state.<\/p>\n<p>OCD regulates oil and gas development across New Mexico to ensure the responsible production of natural resources while protecting public health and the environment. Our work sits at the intersection of engineering, science, law, and public policy.<\/p>\n<p>We are currently recruiting professionals in a variety of fields, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Petroleum Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Science<\/li>\n<li>Geology and Hydrology<\/li>\n<li>Compliance and Field Inspection<\/li>\n<li>Project Management and Public Administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Why work at OCD?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Help manage one of the most productive energy regions in the United States<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to responsible energy development and environmental protection<\/li>\n<li>Work with experienced professionals in engineering, science, and law<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to serve communities across New Mexico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you are an experienced professional or an early-career applicant seeking public service, the Oil Conservation Division offers the opportunity to apply your expertise to complex, real-world challenges.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Make a difference for New Mexico\u2019s energy future.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Current job opportunities with the Oil Conservation Division are listed below and <\/span>on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spo.state.nm.us\/work-for-new-mexico\/\"><strong>NM State Personnel Office (SPO)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>website. Search &#8220;Oil Conservation Division&#8221; or Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department tag.<\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The New Mexico Oil Conservation Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide an inclusive, supportive community that values its people and ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text content_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_2_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#F8F8F8&#8243; border_style_bottom=&#8221;groove&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Current Job Opportunities for OCD (As of 04\/27\/2026)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Questions about a job opportunity, please contact the OCD Staff related to the Job.<br \/>Statewide:<em> &#8220;This position can be based in any of the Division&#8217;s five locations: Albuquerque, Artesia, Aztec, Hobbs, Santa Fe.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text content_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#F8F8F8&#8243; border_style_bottom=&#8221;groove&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 134px; width: 1024px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 10px;\">\n<th style=\"height: 10px; width: 234.688px; text-align: center;\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Job Title<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 10px; width: 177.516px; text-align: center;\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Application Period<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 170.516px; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Location<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"height: 10px; width: 297.891px; text-align: center;\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Contact<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 109.391px; height: 10px; text-align: center;\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">Job Page<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 108px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 234.688px; height: 108px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\"><strong>Senior Geoscientist<br \/>(EMNRD #10109610)<br \/>Job ID 162706<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 177.516px; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; height: 108px;\">04\/08\/2026<br \/>to<br \/>05\/08\/2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; width: 170.516px; text-align: center; height: 108px;\">Artesia<br \/>or<br \/>Hobbs<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 297.891px; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; height: 108px;\">Gilbert Cordero<br \/>575.626.0830<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.share.nm.gov\/psc\/hprdcg\/EMPLOYEE\/HRMS\/c\/Gilbert.Cordero@emnrd.nm.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gilbert.Cordero@emnrd.nm.gov<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 109.391px; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; height: 108px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.share.nm.gov\/psp\/hprdcg\/EMPLOYEE\/HRMS\/c\/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action=U&amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;SiteId=1&amp;JobOpeningId=162706&amp;PostingSeq=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPO LINK<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division The New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD) is seeking talented professionals who want to make a meaningful impact on one of the most important industries in our state. 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