Jobs

wE ARE hiring!

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.

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

 itle: Program Coordinator I – Local Preparedness Coordinator Lead

Job ID: 71508

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/27/2023

Description: Position directly manages and mentors the Local Preparedness Coordinators to 1) ensure consistent statewide technical assistance is provided across grants and programs; 2) assess local jurisdictional program needs and capabilities for equipment purchases, planning, exercising, and training; and 3) ensure support is provided to local jurisdictions and Tribes as requested during hazard events and exercises. Position oversees the state-wide Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to 1) promote CERT chapter development and growth, 2) provide Train-the Trainer courses, and 3) support and attend local CERT meetings.
Position serves as a regional administrator for the FEMA OneResponder program to assist with credentialing. Position provides programmatic oversight for grant reimbursement to local jurisdictions and Tribes to ensure federal grant and guideline compliance.

Title: Local Preparedness Staff Manager

Job ID: 23128

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/26/2023

Description: Position manages the Local Preparedness Program and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Coordinator.
Position provides oversight and evaluation of staff for the consistent application of federal grant rules and requirements.
Position responsible for federal grant applications to include the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant (HMEP), and other related grants, application review and recommendation processes, quarterly reports, local performance measures, and reimbursement. Position directly manages and mentors the Local Preparedness Lead to 1) ensure consistent statewide technical assistance is provided across grants and programs; 2) assess local jurisdictional program needs and capabilities for equipment purchases, planning, exercising, and training; and 3) ensure support is provided to local jurisdictions and Tribes as requested during hazard events and exercises. Position indirectly supports the Local Preparedness Coordinators, who report to the Local Preparedness Lead. Position managers and mentors the NIMS / NQS Coordinators to 1) maintain state compliance with NIMS updates and analysis; 2) serve as the primary liaison with FEMA on state NIMS compliance; and 3) provide technical assistance to locals and Tribes for NQS compliance. Position Analyzes and interprets federal preparedness initiatives and strategies to ensure state compliance. Position provides programmatic oversight for grant reimbursement to local jurisdictions and Tribes to ensure federal grant and guideline compliance. Position provides oversight of staff for the consistent application of federal grant rules and requirements including up-dating the Universal Reporting Tool (URT) as required and entering programmatic information into the Biannual Strategy Implementation Report (BSIR).     

RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

Title: Emergency Operations Specialist

Job ID: 75154 

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/26/2023

Description: Position is responsible for the development and implementation of state level emergency response plans in accordance with New Mexico Operations System and Federal requirements. This position supports the department’s duties set forth in NMSA 9-28-5: coordinate the homeland security and emergency management efforts of all state, local government and tribal agencies, as well as enlist cooperation from private entities such as health care providers; provide information to the general public and private businesses essential to ensuring safety and security and to provide the Governor with timely information relating to emergencies, disasters and acts of terrorism or terrorist threats; coordinate state agency, local and tribal government plans for prevention, preparedness and response with a focus on an all-hazards approach; work with emergency response and emergency management programs, provide assistance in developing and conducting all-hazards response exercises for emergency responders, government officials, health care providers and others; and perform such other duties relating to homeland security as assigned by Governor. The Operations Officer carries a Department issued smart phone for official use without compensation and is subject to recall during disasters and other emergencies. This position will be required to work an on-call shift and may also be subject to work weekends.

Title: Emergency Operations Specialist

Job ID: 10109887

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/27/2023

Description: Position is responsible for the development and implementation of state level emergency response plans in accordance with New Mexico Operations System and Federal requirements. This position supports the department’s duties set forth in NMSA 9-28-5: coordinate the homeland security and emergency management efforts of all state, local government and tribal agencies, as well as enlist cooperation from private entities such as health care providers; provide information to the general public and private businesses essential to ensuring safety and security and to provide the Governor with timely information relating to emergencies, disasters and acts of terrorism or terrorist threats; coordinate state agency, local and tribal government plans for prevention, preparedness and response with a focus on an all-hazards approach; work with emergency response and emergency management programs, provide assistance in developing and conducting all-hazards response exercises for emergency responders, government officials, health care providers and others; and perform such other duties relating to homeland security as assigned by Governor. The Operations Officer carries a Department issued smart phone for official use without compensation and is subject to recall during disasters and other emergencies. This position will be required to work an on-call shift and may also be subject to work weekends.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Title: Human Resource Generalist III

Job ID: 10102841

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/26/2023

Description: This position provides human resources support to the Department and will focus mainly on recruitment and employee orientation. This position assists the HR Manager with payroll duties (backup), compensation and classification, benefits, training and other human resource duties as needed.

Title: Budget Analyst

Job ID: 17950

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/21/2023

Description: This position will provide business and administrative support to the Administrative Services Bureau (ASB) in Budget. The position is responsible for preparing the Agency’s Appropriation Request and Operating Budget on a yearly basis. This position creates monthly budget projections. This position is responsible for assisting the Administrative Services Bureau Chief ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the Appropriation Request, Operating Budget, Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs) for the Agency as well as preparation of the monthly budget projections. Prepares Budget Adjustments Requests (BARs); OPBUD-3s; OPBUD-4s; Budget Request Forms; Allotment Request Forms, Deficiency, Supplemental Appropriation or Special Appropriation forms. This position maintains the Agency¿s operating budget providing real time budget status availability utilizing the Departments Financial Accounting System and Budget Projection worksheets. Prepares and completes all budgetary and fiscal reports for the Agency.

Title: Grant Accountant & Auditor Supervisor

Job ID: 10112775

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/22/2023

Description: This job will ensure that the general ledger, payroll and grant reconciliations and draw downs are accurately completed in a timely manner. This position will supervise the employees in the Accountant and Auditing Section.

Title: Grant Accountant & Auditor

Job ID: 17939

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/21/2023

Description: This job exists to process grant draw downs, reconciliations and closeouts for disaster and non-disaster grants awarded to DHSEM.

Title: Management Analyst Advanced

Job ID: 10114854

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/23/2023

Description: Manage several federal disaster and non 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: Management Analyst Advanced

Job ID: 10114855

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/27/2023

Description: Manage several federal disaster and non 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.

HOMELAND SECURITY

Title: Homeland Security Specialist

Job ID: 10104529 

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/21/2023

Description: The position serves as a Homeland Security Specialist focusing on threats, risks and vulnerabilities within the state of New Mexico, to include but not limited to domestic and international terrorism, violent extremism, transnational criminal organizations, suspicious activity reporting and analysis for the New Mexico All Source Intelligence Center (NMASIC).

Title: Homeland Security Intelligence Manager

Job ID: 10102842 

Location: Santa Fe

Application Deadline: 5/21/2023

Description: The Homeland Security Intelligence Analyst plays a critical role in the day to day information and intelligence management activities within the NMASIC, by reviewing, collating, analyzing, producing and disseminating threat information and finished intelligence products to the NMASIC’s federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement and public safety stakeholders.  Additionally, the analyst will:
*  Manage the NMASIC email inbox and phone line;
*  Respond to Requests for Information (RFI);
*  Monitor open sources for situational awareness and possible threats to NM public safety;
*  Create operational-level products;
*  Manage and post valuable information and products to the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) and NM Communities of Interest (COIs) within HSIN.