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.
IT Geographic Information System Specialist (DHSEM #74692)
The State Emergency Operations Center uses mapping in many of its day-to-day operations. Pre-planning, event planning, post disaster planning and recovery planning. Urban and rural environmental planning and disaster management analytical work. It is critical to collect the correct information in a timely manner to be able to better serve the communities in New Mexico before, during and after a disaster. The GIS computer technology position will capture, store, analyze, and display geographically referenced data, essentially turning location-based information into maps and other visual representations.
Salary
$35.37 – $53.05 Hourly
$73,568 – $110,352 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10
Posting End Date: 10/20/2025
Planning and Resource Supervisor (DHSEM #10102896)
The Planning and Response Supervisor exists to lead the development, integration, and execution of New Mexico’s emergency operations plans while supervising and directing response personnel during activations and high-tempo operations. This position ensures the state’s readiness posture by overseeing the allocation and deployment of resources across state, local, tribal, and private partners, and by managing mutual aid mechanisms including EMAC and IMAS. It serves as a senior-level position that bridges statewide planning with real-time operational response, ensuring coordinated, effective, and accountable action before, during, and after emergencies.
Salary
$35.37 – $53.05 Hourly
$673,568 – $110,352 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10
Posting End Date: 10/20/2025
IT Systems Administrator (DHSEM #17951)
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.
Salary
$35.37 – $53.05 Hourly
$73,568 – $110,352 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10
Posting End Date: 10/20/2025
Purchasing Supervisor (DHSEM #17937)
This position exists as the department’s Chief Procurement Officer and will ensure the department and its sub-recipients follow proper procurement practices by reviewing, processing, and approving all purchasing activities.
Salary
$32.15 – $48.23 Hourly
$66,880 – $100,320 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C9
Posting End Date: 10/20/2025