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DHSEM is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Detailed instructions regarding the application process can be found on the New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO) website. All applications are accepted online. There is no provision for mailing or hand delivering applications.

You can find a list of all Job Opportunities with the State of New Mexico on the SPO website. For roles at DHSEM, select “Homeland Security & Emgncy Mgt” under the Agency tab on the left.

If you have additional questions regarding the job application process with the State of New Mexico, please contact a SPO customer recruitment specialist at 505-476-7759.

The following positions are organized according to DHSEM’s five operating bureaus: Homeland Security, Preparedness, Response & Recovery, Administrative Services, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

 

Preparedness

Title: NIMS Coordinator

Job ID: 10107941

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description: The position serves as the Statewide Coordinator for the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Statewide Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day NIMS compliance activities supporting the State’s receipt of federal non-disaster grant funding. The position administers the resources and operational activities for NIMS and ensures activities are in alignment with DHSEM’s Strategic Plan, NIMS Doctrine, the National Preparedness Goal, and Federal Non-Disaster Grant Guidance. The position monitors compliance and serves as the Department’s NIMS subject matter expert. Responsibilities include conducting monitoring visits and providing technical assistance for achieving NIMS compliance. Technical assistance is provided to partner agencies, local jurisdictions, tribal entities, private sector, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The position provides policy interpretation regarding the major components of NIMS: preparedness; communications and information management; resource management; and command and coordination. The position organizes, coordinates, and facilitates the activities of the New Mexico Qualifications Review Board (QRB) for the credentialing of emergency operations personnel as part of New Mexico’s compliance with the National Qualifications System (NQS).

Title: Mitigation Specialist

Job ID: 10109886

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description:

This position is vital for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in carrying out its duties as identified in Article 28, §9-28-5, G – The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Act, “coordinate state agency and local government plans for prevention, preparedness and response with a focus on an all-hazards approach.” Responsibilities include providing natural hazard mitigation planning technical assistance to local communities, tribes and state agencies; providing natural hazard mitigation project funding application technical assistance to local communities, tribes and state agencies; facilitating the up-date of the State Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan; up-dating the State Mitigation Program Administrative Plan. In addition, responsibilities will also include assisting with the management of over 196 million in hazard mitigation grants plus conducting mitigation outreach activities state-wide.

RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

Title: Disaster Recovery Manager

Job ID: 75154

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description: Position is responsible for administering and supervising staff responsible for federal and state disaster recovery programs and serves as the State Coordinating Officer (SCO) for emergencies or a major disaster declarations. Position provides operational oversight and direction of the disaster or emergency on behalf of the DHSEM Cabinet Secretary/Governor’s Authorized Representative (GAR) for Recovery and Disaster Field Operations. The SCO converts the GAR’s strategic recovery vision into tactical plans within the overall Incident Recovery Strategy and executes them on behalf of the State.

Title: Emergency Management Response Specialist

Job ID: 00075154

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description:

Coordinate and provide preparedness and training activities, prevention and mitigation techniques, and response and recovery actions for natural, technological and human caused events.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Title: Purchasing Officer Supervisor

Job ID: 10113570

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description: Devotes a substantial portion of time assigning and directly supervising work to assigned employees, acting upon leave requests, conducting annual performance evaluations and recommending disciplinary actions. Interviewing and recommending selection of applicants and conducting training of personnel. Purchases machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchases raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Includes contract specialist, field contractor, purchaser, price analyst, tooling coordinator, and media buyer.

Title: Sub Grant Analyst

Job ID: 10114853, 10114854, 10114855, 10114856

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description: Manage several federal disaster Grants which include monitoring compliance with rules and regulations of each FEMA program and state rules and regulations. Also manage sub-grant agreements. Provide on-site visits to include technical assistance, monitoring of the administration of the project at the local level and the administration of project file record of all FEMA Grant Awards.

Title: IT Technology Officer

Job ID: 71107

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Description: This position will serve as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) including the State Fire Marshals Office (SFMO) and its satellite offices including the Fire Academy in Socorro, and at the Albuquerque TIWA building; The CTO will provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning in the management of personnel, annual budgets, cost effectiveness, contracts, IT projects and programs for all areas of information systems and technology in support of the Agency; The CTO must take charge of all emergency response IT infrastructure and will have oversight of all areas of information systems and technology, including innovation, policy, planning, design, integration, delivery, evaluation, privacy, security, incident response and continuity.

STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

Title: Management Analyst – O

Job ID: 4223

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: Rapid Hire

Description: Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplifications and measurement studies and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Include program analysts and management consultants.