NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

We're Hiring!

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 EDD’s Human Resources Manager Peter Hulsey at Peter.Hulsey@edd.nm.gov or call 505-795-3520.

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Current Job Openings:

Economist III (Albuquerque/Santa Fe)

Job ID 149824
Posting end date: 12/11/24
Salary: $32.84 – $52.54 Hourly | $68,302 – $109,283 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 80

This job exists to provide important information and analysis to internal staff and external stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding public investments in economic development projects, broader business assistance, and state- and regional-level policies.

Job responsibilities: 

  • Perform economic and revenue analyses for the state and for each county on a quarterly basis and publish reports for each, including details on gross receipts tax revenues, employment and unemployment rates, matched taxable gross receipts by industry, and recent and historical trends.
  • Build, maintain, and update the department’s economic analysis model, including adding more functionality and precision and revising tax rates for the state and every taxing district within the state to stay up to date.
  • Use the department’s economic analysis model to analyze potential investments into economic development projects to determine the public benefit for each considered level of investment.
  • Develop slides and other materials related to the economy, industry, employment, etc. for people in the department.
  • Occasionally travel to conferences and hearings to make presentations.
  • Analyze legislative proposals that would impact economic development in the state and prepare agency analysis reports.
  • Perform other research and analysis and other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

  • Prefer a Master’s degree or PhD in economics, statistics, or business administration.
  • Knowledge of New Mexico’s tax structure, including state and local gross receipts taxes.
  • Experience reviewing and analyzing legislation related to economic development or taxes.
  • Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, or business administration and four years of experience in database manipulation, statistical analysis, or spreadsheet and/or statistical software usage. Substitutions Apply. 

Learn more and apply at careers.share.nm.gov

Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant III (Santa Fe)

Job ID 149785
Posting end date: 12/03/24
Salary: $18.34 – $29.34 Hourly | $38,140 – $61,024 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 55

Job responsibilities: 

  • Administrative support for Community, Business, and Rural Development team who work remotely throughout the state, ensuring that field staff have the equipment and tools necessary to function successfully including vehicles, computer equipment, and office supplies.
  • Managing division calendars, coordinating meetings, and other logistics.
  • Managing, processing, and tracking all travel for the ED Division.
  • Maintaining comprehensive data and tracking for ED Division programs utilizing various computer programs and platforms.
  • Administrative support to ED Division directors, including contract and grants management and tracking and procurement.
  • Purchasing and records management/tracking, including processing purchase requisitions, tracking purchase orders and processing invoices, and managing a P-card account.
  • Responsible for fleet maintenance including WEX cards, vehicle servicing, annual inspections, mileage logs, and vehicle assignments

The Ideal candidate should have the following experience:

  • Strong organizational and customer service skills with strong written and verbal communication
  • Experience with fleet maintenance
  • Knowledge and experience with state government procurement processes
  • Experience working in various computer programs and platforms including SHARE Financials, Salesforce, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience processing travel requests and ISTE’s

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in office administration.
  • Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two years may substitute for the required experience.
  • Maintain a driver’s license.
  • Obtain and maintain a State of New Mexico defensive driving certificate.

Learn more and apply at careers.share.nm.gov

Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant III – New Mexico Film Office (Albuquerque)

Job ID 149773
Posting end date: 12/03/24
Salary: $18.34 – $29.34 Hourly | $38,140 – $61,024 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 55

Job responsibilities: 

  • Schedule/coordinate meetings for the director and staff.
  • Proficient use of various software including Microsoft Office products, website management software, and other NMFO/State of NM used software/applications.
  • Assist in the preparation of memos, invoices, letters, reports, and other documents
  • Answer the main line in a polite and professional manner
  • Screen, route, and respond to incoming communications
  • Maintain comprehensive and accurate records
  • Research as needed
  • Coordinate travel and prepare associated reports and paperwork
  • Purchase office supplies
  • Maintain and grow NMFO policy and procedure manual
  • Data entry

The Ideal candidate should have the following experience:

  • basic knowledge of the New Mexico film industry
  • working for State/local government
  • customer service
  • administrative support
  • excellent communication skills
  • record-keeping

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in office administration.
  • Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two years may substitute for the required experience.
  • Maintain a driver’s license.
  • Obtain and maintain a State of New Mexico defensive driving certificate.

Learn more and apply at careers.share.nm.gov

Management Analyst III – New Mexico Film Office (Albuquerque)

Job ID 149581
Posting end date: 11/27/24
Salary: $23.07 – $36.91 Hourly | $47,989 – $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65

Job responsibilities: 

  • Community Engagement: Establish and strengthen relationships with communities across New Mexico to foster a film-friendly environment.
  • Outreach Strategy Development: Design and implement outreach strategies in collaboration with the director and deputy director to increase awareness of NMFO resources and initiatives.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with local leaders, organizations, and community groups to build support for the film industry and promote engagement opportunities.
  • Resource and Information Hub: Act as a primary resource for communities seeking information about the film industry, NMFO initiatives, and opportunities for involvement.
  • Needs Assessment: Gather insights on the needs and interests of various communities, working closely with the director and deputy director to identify opportunities to address these through NMFO programming and support.
  • Event Coordination: Organize and participate in community events, presentations, and informational sessions to increase NMFO’s visibility and publicize the benefits of the film industry.
  • Communication and Education: Educate communities on the economic and job opportunities generated by the film industry, emphasizing the benefits it brings to New Mexico.
  • Reporting and Feedback: Provide regular reports on community engagement activities, relay community feedback to the director and deputy director, and support them in refining outreach strategies.
  • Outreach Strategy Development: Design and implement immediate and long-term outreach strategies in collaboration with the director and deputy director to increase awareness of NMFO resources and initiatives, ensuring continued expansion of community engagement year after year.
  • Outreach Materials Development: Collaborate with the communications and marketing team to create outreach materials that effectively communicate NMFO’s resources and community benefits.
  • Travel and Representation: Travel within the state to represent NMFO at local events, community meetings, and other relevant gatherings as a liaison for the film office.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience in outreach, program development, or community relations, with a track record of successful project management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administristration
  • Two years experience in the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning.

 

Learn more and apply at careers.share.nm.gov