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The primary purpose of this position is to perform fire and life safety inspections on public occupancies according to state law in. This job requires weekly travel for up to 5 days a week to perform these inspections. This position may be assigned other duties that will not interfere with the primary job duties stated above. This job is a critical function of this agency as fire inspections help maintain public safety throughout the State of New Mexico.

Salary
$32.15 – $48.23 Hourly
$66,880 – $100,320 Annually
This position is a Pay Band
Posting End Date: 1/22/2025

The Grant Accountant and Auditor is responsible for grant draw downs, reconciliations, and closeouts for disaster and non- disaster grants awarded to our agency. This is done by gathering and compiling necessary data and information from various sources to ensure comprehensive and complete reports. Track and manage tracking logs with daily review of grant revenue and expenditures  for DHSEM and FEMA compliance, to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement with grant requirements. Perform monthly reconciliations for each assigned grant and enter adjusting journal entries in SHARE, as needed. This position is required by the Department to draw federal operating funds to cover expenditure from different systems. Prepare and submit accurate and timely quarterly financial reports to FEMA for assigned grants. Collaborate with internal teams to gather relevant information and ensure compliance and deadlines are met for grant requirements.

Salary
$26.57 – $39.86 Hourly
$55,273 – $82,909 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C7
Posting End Date: 1/24/2025

Identifying ways to serve our Tribal partners in a more consistent and culturally appropriate fashion that is effective is what this job does in a number of ways. On a consistent basis, this position reviews, evaluates and influences our customer product to be appropriate and applicable to our Tribal partners. This position ensures that there is no cultural divide between the agency and our Tribal partners. When one is identified, this position mitigates that and provides guidance to the Cabinet Secretary and the Department.

Salary
$29.23 – $43.85 Hourly
$60,800 – $91,200 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C8
Posting End Date: 1/25/2025

The Accounts Payable position exists to provide expert oversight for the agency’s accounts payable operations. This role ensures that all payments to vendors, grantees, and employees are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards. It is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls and policies that strengthen the integrity and efficiency of the accounts payable function. The position analyzes complex financial data, reconciles high-volume transactions, and resolves discrepancies to support clean audits and transparent financial reporting. It also plays a key role in system enhancements, including optimizing the use of the SHARE Financial system for payment processing and reporting. The Principal Accountant collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to improve workflows and ensures compliance with audit and reporting requirements. Ultimately, this position supports fiscal accountability and protects public resources through effective management of disbursement operations.

Salary
$32.15 – $48.23 Hourly
$66,880 – $100,320 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C9
Posting End Date: 1/25/2025

The Accounts Payable Supervisor position will help ensure clearer accountability and more effective day-to-day supervision, particularly as operational demands within Accounts Payable continue to grow.  Creating a more streamlined and efficient reporting structure within the Accounts Payable area.

Salary
$32.15 – $48.23 Hourly
$66,880 – $100,320 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C9
Posting End Date: 1/25/2025

To expand the local recovery workforce and contractor pool by providing training, technical assistance, and partnership development that aligns with CDBG-DR labor requirements.

Salary
$29.23 – $43.85 Hourly
$60,800 – $91,200 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C8
Posting End Date: 1/26/2025

To support homeowners and the Senior Coordinator in navigating zoning, permitting, and construction processes that are essential to rebuilding homes post-disaster.

Salary
$29.23 – $43.85 Hourly
$60,800 – $91,200 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C8
Posting End Date: 1/26/2025

The State of New Mexico was awarded HUD¿s Community Development Block Grant ¿ Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding for disasters in 2024 (including DR-4795-NM: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and Flooding; and DR-4843-NM: New Mexico Severe Storms and Flooding) and 2022 (DR-4652-NM: New Mexico Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflows, and Straight-Line Winds). These funds are intended to help communities recover through investments in housing, infrastructure, planning, and economic recovery. Program details are available on the DHSEM website.

The CDBG-DR Bureau Chief leads and manages the teams responsible for executing the State of New Mexico¿s CDBG-DR programs, including both current and any future allocations. This includes oversight of the housing program (repair, reconstruction, or new construction of homes for impacted households), direct implementation of housing recovery initiatives (e.g., New Mexico Building Resiliency Center), as well as administering subgrants for infrastructure and planning programs.

The Bureau Chief ensures timely and compliant administration of funds: that subrecipients meet eligibility, that performance metrics are met, that reporting is accurate and on schedule, that citizen participation and environmental compliance, among other regulatory requirements, are adhered to, per the HUD and Federal Register rules.

Salary
$44.98 – $71.96 Hourly
$93,552 – $149,683 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C12
Posting End Date: 1/26/2025