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All applicants for State of New Mexico jobs must apply through the New Mexico State Personnel Office, unless stated otherwise. Search the site using the job ID # listed below. We cannot accept applications or resumes directly sent to our office.
Questions? Contact EDNM’s Human Resources Manager Carla Montoya at Carla.Montoya@edd.nm.gov or call 505-709-8037.
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EDNM Job Opportunities:
Assistant Attorney (EDD#3869)
This position provides dedicated legal and operational support to the Departments programs and staff. In addition to assisting the General Counsel with a broad range of departmental legal matters, the role also serves as the Departments Chief Records Officer. In this capacity, the position oversees the administration of all Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests, ensuring that responses are timely, accurate, and fully compliant with applicable legal requirements.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law and seven (7) years of experience in the practice of law.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and excellent written and verbal skills.
The breadth of work is significant, requiring flexible legal analysis and ability to handle multiple disparate issues simultaneously.
Experience in public records law also a plus.
Minimum Qualification: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or obtain a limited law license within six (6) months of hire (See Rule 15-304 NMRA). Individuals pursuing the limited law license may not engage in the practice of law until the limited law license has been granted.
Posting End Date: 10/08/2026
Job ID: 167306
Location: Albuquerque
Salary: $83,790 – $134,063 Annually
Small Business Development Coordinator (EDD#10112914)
This position administers specific public programs designed to assist business development and growth, such as strategic site readiness, the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), and the Capital Assistance Program (CAP).
Ideal Candidate:
- Knowledge of SSBCI and CAP, or similarly complex federal programs.
- Ability to collaborate on a team to meet varied and dynamic outputs with the community.
- Familiarity with lending institutions and processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively in public settings.
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Economics, Economic Development, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Historic Preservation, Communications/Journalism, Community Development, Urban Design, and/or Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in economic or community development programs. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Posting End Date: 09/25/2026
Job ID: 167443
Location: Albuquerque
Salary: $56,931 – $85,396 Annually
Unless otherwise stated, apply for all state jobs on the New Mexico State Personnel Office website.