Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency (NMDHSEM) works to protect the people of New Mexico and the nation through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing terrorist attacks, and recovering from disasters regardless of cause.
Why does the job exist?
Identifying ways to serve our Tribal partners in a more consistent and culturally appropriate fashion that is effective is what this job does in a number of ways. On a consistent basis, this position reviews, evaluates and influences our customer product to be appropriate and applicable to our Tribal partners. This position ensures that there is no cultural divide between the agency and our Tribal partners. When one is identified, this position mitigates that and provides guidance to the Cabinet Secretary and the Department.
How does it get done?
The Tribal Liaison is responsible for meeting with the 23 Tribes and Pueblos in the state on a consistent basis. The position introduces prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery initiatives to our Tribal partners in a culturally competent manner. The person in the position also gathers information on what the emergency management and homeland security needs of the Tribes and Pueblos are, then works internally to ensure we are effectively serving out customers. When a disaster occurs, this position assists with recovery efforts in the Tribal communities and helps navigate the processes.
Who are the customers?
Tribal partners, the Department's Cabinet Secretary and staff.
Ideal Candidate
Tribal partners, the Department's Cabinet Secretary and staff.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or related experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results. Must possess or ability to obtain, maintain, and retain a valid Driver's License. Successful course completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100 through 300, IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) and IS-800.B National Response Framework (NRF) are required. Successful completion of the FEMA Emergency Management Institute Professional Development Series (PDS) expected within six months of hire.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage and extended periods of sitting with some standing, bending, reaching, and walking. Short and continuous time frames and/or time constraints and performing duties under short timelines are a common occurrence Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25lbs. Occasional work outside in inclement weather. Situations may warrant work in disaster field office(s) or a mobile operations center. Subject to recall during disasters and other emergencies.
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Agency Contact Information: Jessica Madrid, (505) 500-9693, Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
