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.
Local Preparedness Coordinator (DHSEM #10102899)
This position provides emergency management and homeland security technical assistance to local jurisdictions as assigned. Position ensures functionality, applicability and current relevance of all local emergency management plans. Provides technical assistance with federal National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Qualification System (NQS). Supports local jurisdiction emergency management exercises and training activities. Assists with communication between State / Federal agencies and local jurisdictions. May be tasked with assisting the NIMS/NQS coordinator by issuing credentials and serving as a point of contact for NQS credential tracking. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert in at least one specific, special project area such as Mass Care / Sheltering, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), preparedness planning, or other similar area. Coordinates with other Bureaus and Units in the agency to increase customer service delivery and to maintain situational awareness. Deploys to local jurisdictions as requested to assist with emergency response coordination. Serves in the State Emergency Operations Center as required.
Salary
$23.07 – $36.91 Hourly
$47,989 – $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting End Date: 03/19/2025
Sub Grant Analysts (DHSEM #10114854+)
This position exists to perform activities in support of the grant administration duties associated with the federal disaster and non-disaster grant programs awarded to NMDHSEM by the United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOD and for the New Mexico State Disaster Assistance Program (DAP). Grant administration duties include analysis of submitted grant reports; requests for grant amendments and extensions; and auditing of requests for reimbursements to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Salary
$23.07 – $36.91 Hourly
$47,989 – $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting End Date: 03/28/2025
Mitigation Specialist (DHSEM #10110954+)
Conduct outreach activities to local entities with roles or interest in hazard mitigation associated with natural hazards and non- human caused disaster events. Position will assist with coordination of the state’s natural-hazard mitigation program; earthquake program; and floodplain management program. Position will facilitate affected jurisdictions in identifying and developing technical federal applications for Hazard Mitigation Plans, public outreach and education on natural hazards, and structural mitigation projects – such as flood proofing structures, earthquake building retrofits and elevation offload prone structures, soil stabilization, storm water management, and structural flood control projects.
Salary
$23.07 – $36.91 Hourly
$47,989 – $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting End Date: 04/02/2025