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.
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.
All-Hazard Incident Management Team Program Manager (DHSEM #10110490)
The purpose of this position is to work on program or project management and coordination of the Statewide Hazardous
Materials Program. Duties include:
– overseeing Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant application, award, and sub-grant flow-through funding
process
– coordinating the federally mandated Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) Program
– providing meeting support to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC),
– providing meeting support to the State Hazardous Materials Safety Board
– overseeing annual Tier II hazardous materials reporting for the state
Salary
$32.15 – $48.23 Hourly
$66,880 – $100,320 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C9
This position will be located in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Posting End Date
04/21/2026
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.