Steven Ikeda
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Seasoned Deputy Director excited to bring Agency up to date with contemporary standards related to environmental and natural resource compliance and conservation. Top strengths in solving problems, planning operations, and overseeing necessary changes and is well-versed in existing program management and Division/Agency leadership. Prepared to leverage knowledge, experience, and abilities to take on challenging new position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director-Surface Resources Division
New Mexico State Land Office
Santa Fe, New Mexico
06.2021 - Current
- Supervise three Assistant Directors who manage fifteen field operations staff around the state to ensure safe, efficient, and timely processing of field reviews to support applications in leasing divisions for proposed activity on state trust land.
- Planning and procurement for needed equipment, trainings, and overall development of field operations staff to support them in their roles.
- Manage and engage for SRD on large and/or complex multi-divisional and multi-agency land management projects related to remediation, reclamation, restoration, land exchanges, multiple-use conflict, and legal actions/cases.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external partners in the public, private, and NGO sectors to strengthen State Land Office capacity.
Assistant Director-Surface Resources Division
New Mexico State Land Office
Albuquerque, NM
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised seven District Resource Managers across two-thirds of New Mexico.
- Directly managed and assisted assigned field staff with vehicles, office supplies, and training/equipment that enabled them to do their jobs more effectively and safely.
- Managed LIMS workflow to ensure efficient and timely delivery of field reviews and recommendations related to all surface leasing activities.
- Project development and management of both internal and partnership projects to improve land health. This included remediation, illegal dumping, habitat improvement, hunter access, and trespass.
- Coordinate with SLO divisions' managers on solutions to various land management issues, personnel issues, and policy/procedural development.
- Maintain relationships with other agencies and partners to find out about and address both issues and opportunities to better manage State Trust Land.
District Resource Manager-Albuquerque District
New Mexico State Land Office
Albuquerque, NM
06.2014 - 08.2019
- Research, analysis, inspections, and report writing for all surface leasing activities in five counties in central and western NM. Reports detail findings and observations, and provide land use recommendations to leasing divisions.
- Served as local SLO representative on the district; attended meetings as necessary, met with lessees, and responded to public inquiries and complaints pertaining to State Trust Land. Developed and maintained relationships at the local level with BLM, NMGF, EMNRD, and NMED.
- Assisted SRD project specialists in identifying, coordinating, and executing land maintenance projects to restore, protect, enhance, and improve conditions on state land.
- Managed ABQ District Office space and assigned vehicle/equipment.
Environmental Specialist
New Mexico State Land Office
Santa Fe, New Mexico
02.2010 - 05.2014
- Sole environmental position at Agency at the time.
- Supported DRMs and leasing divisions with recommendations and responses to environmental issues ranging from remediation and reclamation of spills/releases, mine reclamation, illegal dumping, hazardous materials cleanup, and lease termination site-specific reclamation recommendations.
- Attended numerous meetings with other agencies and partners related to environmental issues affecting State Lands (BLM, NMOCD, NMOSE, NMED, US EPA, USACE).
- Numerous illegal dump cleanup projects and coordination with local solid waste entities.
District Resource Manager-Farmington District
New Mexico State Land Office
Farmington , NM
05.2008 - 02.2010
- Research, analysis, inspections, and report writing for all surface leasing activities in three counties in northwestern NM. Report detailed findings and observations, and provide land use recommendations to leasing divisions. Heavy oil and gas activity, and experience in the field.
- Served as local SLO representative in the district; attended meetings as necessary, met with lessees, and responded to public inquiries and complaints pertaining to State Trust Land. Developed and maintained relationships at the local level with BLM, NMGF, NMOCD, EMNRD, and NMED.
- Assisted SRD project specialists in identifying, coordinating, and executing land maintenance projects to restore, protect, enhance, and improve conditions on state land.
- Managed Farmington District Office space and assigned vehicle/equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2008
Skills
- Project management
- Land use planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental assessment
- Equipment procurement
- Field operations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Operations oversight
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Reliability
- Approachable leader
Certification
- Defensive driving certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
- H2S Safety Certification
- Numerous State Personnel Trainings on supervision and management of employees
- Capable GIS/mapping software user
- Capable in all of Microsoft Office Suite products
Timeline
Deputy Director-Surface Resources Division
New Mexico State Land Office
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Director-Surface Resources Division
New Mexico State Land Office
08.2019 - 06.2021
District Resource Manager-Albuquerque District
New Mexico State Land Office
06.2014 - 08.2019
Environmental Specialist
New Mexico State Land Office
02.2010 - 05.2014
District Resource Manager-Farmington District
New Mexico State Land Office
05.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Mexico