Contracts and Procurement Specialist (NMED #10117530)

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Department Name: Resource Protection Division (RPD)
Program Area: RPD Finance

Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/

As a valued new employee to the NMED, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
Why does the job exist?

The New Mexico Environment Department is an agency with a complex budget and funding stream in excess of $180M and over 125 funding sources (100 of those include federal grants with distinct restrictions and requirements). Services performed by contractors and subcontractors with complex, technical scopes of work are a key aspect of implementing the agency mission across its varied funding sources and in alignment with state procurement code, federal regulations, sponsor requirements (ex: grant), and agency policies and procedures. Given the increased federal funding the agency has received in the last several years, it is essential to have these positions focused on planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on contractual activities. NMED is creating several of this positions to serve each P-Code and select work units that generate significant contract activity (ex: Office of Information Technology).
How does it get done?

• Plan, coordinate, implement, monitor, analyze, and report on contractual and large scaled and dollar amount activities, both general and professional services and other high dollar purchases
• Serve as mission-critical bridge between financial and programmatic operations ensuring proper and efficient procurement, budgeting, performance monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting on contracts and subcontracts in support of the mission
• Ensure operations comply with federal, state, regulatory or other oversight requirements

Who are the customers?

• New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
• Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
• Internal staff

Ideal Candidate

• New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
• Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
• Internal staff

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of experience in program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Occasional overtime and limited travel.
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Agency Contact Information: Delia Flores (505) 531-7504 or Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.