Jobs
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.
Emergency Operations Specialist (DHSEM #75154)
Position is responsible for 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.
Salary
$23.07 – $36.91 Hourly
$47,989 – $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting End Date: 04/27/2025
Recovery Manager (DHSEM #17935)
Position coordinates and performs complex professional work in developing, coordinating and administering federal and state disaster recovery programs. These actions include, but are not limited to, Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Fire Management Assistance Grants, and Disaster Case Management in the case of a Federal Disaster and the Disaster Reimbursement Program in cases of State disasters. The Recovery Manager position provides operational oversight and direction to the recovery staff during a disaster or emergency on behalf of the Recovery and Mitigation Bureau Chief for Recovery and Disaster Field Operations. The Recovery Manager in consultation with the Recovery and Mitigation Bureau Chief converts the GAR’s strategic recovery vision into tactical plans within the overall Incident Recovery Strategy and executes them on behalf of the State. This includes updating the Joint Public Assistance and Fire Management Grant State Administration Plan on an annual basis as well as disaster specific administration plans and debris management plans. Additionally, the Recovery Manager is responsible for maintaining and updating the State Reimbursement Program Plan and coordinating with the Grants and Finance Bureaus on updating Sub-grant Agreements across all Recovery Programs. Position provides technical assistance throughout sub-grant project life from assisting with the identification of viable projects commiserate with State and Federal policy, coordinating preliminary damage assessments, through providing oversight of the development of project applications, ensuring compliance with program policy and professional design standards, conducting site visits during construction to ensure all approved project plans are being followed, reimbursement processing and close-out. The Recovery Manager is responsible for managing up to four Recovery Officers and provides oversight of programmatic grant management from application and implementation to close-out.
Salary
$32.84 – $52.54 Hourly
$68,302 – $109,283 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 80
Posting End Date: 04/17/2025
Accountant and Auditor Supervisor (DHSEM #10112775+)
This job will ensure that the general ledger, payroll and grant reconciliations and draw downs are accurately completed in a timely manner.
Salary
$26.33 – $42.12 Hourly
$54,760 – $87,616 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 70
Posting End Date: 04/16/2025