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 Notification Coordinator (DHSEM #73744)
This position provides a critical and timely support for communications in the event of an emergency or disaster with a variety of telecommunication support services to DHSEM, State, Local, Tribal and Federal emergency response personnel at special events and emergency/disaster field operations. This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of state-of-the-art telecommunication systems and equipment at a high level of readiness for rapid response to natural disasters and other all-hazards mission assignments. These systems include, but are not limited to, High Frequency (HF); Line-Of-Site (LOS) Microwave; Satellite Communications (X-Band, C-Band, and KU-Band); Ultra-High Frequency (UHF); Very High Frequency (VHF); Trucking and conventional radios; analog; cellphone/mobile and digital video systems. This position provides Alerts and Warning coordination across State, Local, and Tribal partners with ongoing training and education. Maintaining a solid strong database for the State Emergency Operations Center to notify State, County and Tribal leadership in emergencies or disasters. This position will also assist with the agency’s PACE planning and keeping staff up to date on cell phones, mifi/wifi, and other communications technology.
Salary
$23.07 – $36.91 Hourly
$47,989 – $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting End Date: 04/23/2025
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
Geographic Information System Specialist (DHSEM #74692)
This position provides a critical and timely support for communications in the event of an emergency or disaster with a variety of telecommunication support services to DHSEM, State, Local, Tribal and Federal emergency response personnel at special events and emergency/disaster field operations. This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of state-of-the-art telecommunication systems and equipment at a high level of readiness for rapid response to natural disasters and other all-hazards mission assignments. These systems include, but are not limited to, High Frequency (HF); Line-Of-Site (LOS) Microwave; Satellite Communications; Ultra-High Frequency (UHF); Very High Frequency (VHF); Trucking and conventional radios; analog; cellphone/mobile and digital video systems. This position provides Alerts and Warning coordination across State, Local, and Tribal partners with ongoing training and education. Maintaining a solid strong database for the State Emergency Operations Center to notify State, County and Tribal leadership in emergencies or disasters. This position will also assist with the agency’s PACE planning and keeping staff up to date on cell phones, mifi/wifi, and other communications technology.
Salary
$34.05 – $54.48 Hourly
$70,826 – $113,321 Annually
This position is a Pay Band IE
Posting End Date: 04/28/2025