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.
Resource Coordinator (DHSEM #10118427)
Salary
$32.15 – $48.23 Hourly
$66,880 – $100,320 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C9
Posting End Date
04/02/2026
This position exists to coordinate, track, and manage resources in support of emergency management operations for the State of New Mexico. Using WebEOC and established statewide plans, the Resource Coordinator ensures accurate, timely tracking of resources through the Distribution Management Plan (DMP) and Comprehensive Resource Management Plan (CRMP), enabling effective and efficient response and recovery efforts.
Emergency Management Coordinator (DHSEM #74693)
Salary
$29.23 – $43.85 Hourly
$60,800 – $91,200 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C8
04/02/2026
The position serves as a Recovery Officer within the Response and Recovery Bureau. The primary focus and responsibilities are to provide assistance in the administration of disaster recovery programs for statewide disasters and emergencies. The incumbent will coordinate and co-administer disaster recovery grant programs, ensuring that they are implemented and carried out according to state and federal program requirements.
The programs to be assigned are: 1) State Disaster Assistance Program; 2) FEMA Public Assistance Program; and 3) FEMA Fire Management Assistance Program.
Additional recovery programs may be added based on state or federal program requirements. The incumbent must develop and demonstrate competency with state and federal fiscal management practices, track grant payments and other financial transactions, coordinate with FEMA and applicants on project development, review project specifications, conduct project inspections, prepare appeals and other formal project requests, respond to inquiries from the public and other agencies and public presentations.
State Hazard Mitigation Manager (DHSEM #17941)
Salary
$39.11 – $62.58 Hourly
$81,349 – $130,159 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C11
Posting End Date
04/14/2026
Position coordinates and performs complex professional work in developing, coordinating and administering statewide hazard mitigation planning and project programs. Position identifies and promotes structural and non-structural mitigation practices in an effort to reduce the short and long-term adverse impacts of natural hazard events. Serves as the State Project Officer for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants (Grant Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program and Flood Mitigation Assistance Program). Position provides programmatic grant management from application and implementation to close-out. Position provides technical assistance throughout sub-grant project life from assisting with the identification of viable projects that will alleviate future damages, through providing oversight of the development of a project application, ensuring compliance with program policy and professional design standards, conducting site visits during construction to ensure all approved project plans are followed, reimbursement processing and close-out. Serves as the principal staff advisor on the State Hazard Mitigation Program, State Earthquake Program and State Floodplain Management Program. Position supervises mitigation personnel.
Recovery Planning & Zoning Coordinator (DHSEM #10118436)
Salary
$29.23 – $43.85 Hourly
$60,800 – $91,200 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C8
This position will be located in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Posting End Date
04/14/2026
Support homeowners and the Senior Coordinator in navigating zoning, permitting, and construction processes that are essential to rebuilding homes post-disaster.
This position will:
- Provide direct support to residents on planning processes.
- Maintain permit logs and conducts site visits.
- Track construction progress and assist with inspections.
- Support procurement compliance and eligibility checks.
- Prepare public education materials.
IT Systems Administrator (DHSEM #29328)
Salary
$35.37 – $53.05 Hourly
$73,568 – $110,352 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10
Posting End Date
04/02/2026
This position will provide specialized technical support, configuration, deployment, maintenance, upgrade, troubleshooting, disaster mitigation, and disaster recovery for desktop and peripheral systems, operations, LAN/WAN in the Department’s statewide enterprise environment. It will serve as the primary expert at the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on matters server/systems management, support services and applications. This position is the lead technologist for the agency and is accountable for all IT Systems management. This position is also IT support for our SFMO office located in Albuquerque and the Fire Training Academy in Socorro. Perform planning and analysis; agency/user coordination. Serve as Emergency Management team member in emergency response and recovery.
Senior Budget Analyst (DHSEM #10118424)
Salary
$26.57 – $39.86 Hourly
$55,273 – $82,909 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C7
Posting End Date
04/02/2026
This Senior Budget Analyst position exists to support the effective development, coordination, and oversight of the agency’s budget and financial operations. It plays a key role in preparing the annual Appropriation Requests and Operating Budgets in collaboration with Leadership and the Finance Bureau Chief. This position ensures accurate and timely submission of budget documents through the Budget Management System and assists in maintaining the accuracy of budget adjustments throughout the fiscal year. It also prepares various budget-related forms, provides monthly budget projections for grants and special funds, and reconciles expenditures to budget to ensure fiscal integrity. Additionally, the position tracks budget activity, enters journal entries, and compiles financial information for internal and external reporting needs.
Workforce & Contractor Engagement Coordinator (DHSEM #10118432)
Salary
$29.23 – $43.85 Hourly
$60,800 – $91,200 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C8
This position will be located in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Posting End Date
04/14/2026
Expand the local recovery workforce and contractor pool by providing training, technical assistance, and partnership development that aligns with CDBG-DR labor requirements.
This position will:
- Develop and implement workforce development plans.
- Host licensing workshops and contractor training sessions.
- Support Section 3 job matching and local hiring.
- Maintain contractor directories and compliance tracking.
- Apply for complementary workforce grants.
Senior Recovery Planning & Zoning Coordinator (DHSEM #10118434)
Salary
$35.37 – $53.05 Hourly
$73,568 – $110,352 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10
This position will be located in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Posting End Date
04/14/2026
Lead technical planning and permitting efforts that ensure disaster-impacted residents and jurisdictions can rebuild safely, legally, and in alignment with federal requirements.
This position will:
- Advise on zoning, permitting, and site eligibility.
- Conduct environmental and mitigation reviews.
- Lead strategic recovery planning efforts with partners.
- Maintain tracking tools and reporting documentation.
- Educate the public and stakeholders on planning processes.