State of New Mexico
$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly
$50,248 - $75,372 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C6
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
The NM State Land Office was named a Regional Top Workplace in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and a National Top Workplace in 2024 and 2025! To learn more about why the Land Office was voted a Top Workplace, and about the great benefits offered by the agency, copy and paste the below link into your browser: https://www.nmstatelands.org/job-opportunities/
The NM State Land Office has a Non-Emergency Telework Policy, which allows eligible employees to telework up to twenty-four (24) hours a week consistent with the agency's business needs.
As a valued State Land Office employee, you will receive a hiring bonus of forty (40) hours of leave at your start date to be used at any time. This is in addition to standard leave accrual for employees.
Why does the job exist?
The core mission of the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) is to responsibly generate revenue through a wide array of leasing activities on state trust lands on behalf of public schools, universities and hospitals while stewarding the land for future generations. This position will play an important role in staffing, maintaining, and enhancing the agency's Accountability & Enforcement program, which works to ensure the responsible use of state trust land and the cleanup and reclamation of abandoned lease premises. This position will also support Legal Division special projects.
How does it get done?
The Analyst will provide essential project support including for the agency's Accountability & Enforcement efforts, with key task areas to include: complex research and analysis of laws, rules, and leases; assessment of operational activities and regulatory compliance; project tracking and reporting; preparation of correspondence; progress reviews and development of best practices; inter- and extra-divisional coordination; and working with attorneys, other staff, and consultants on litigation and other compliance matters. The position requires close collaboration with the agency's Environmental Compliance Office, GIS (Geographic Information System) team within the Information Technology Department, and other divisions including the Oil, Gas and Minerals Division.
Who are the customers?
Internal: Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division; Administrative Services; Commercial Division; Legal Division; Surface Resources Division; and executive State Land Office management officials (Office of the Commissioner).
External: New Mexico public schools, universities and hospitals; individuals; general public; lessees (agricultural, oil and gas companies, commercial, rights-of-ways); natural resource authorization users; program enrollees; hunters; other government entities (state, federal, city, county, tribal).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
-Strong research, writing, and problem-solving skills -Experience handling multiple deadlines and project tasks -Demonstrated commitment to the agency's work protecting state trust land and resources -Attention to detail, while at the same time proficiency with big-picture planning and implementation -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -Familiarity with GIS and PLSS (Public Land Survey System) a plus
Minimum Qualification
Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Accounting and one (1) year of directly related job experience in the areas of office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or in the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer to include working with computers, faxes, copiers and printers, and phone usage with extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Some travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Alicia Montao, (505) 476-4649. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
$50,248 - $75,372 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C6
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
The NM State Land Office was named a Regional Top Workplace in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and a National Top Workplace in 2024 and 2025! To learn more about why the Land Office was voted a Top Workplace, and about the great benefits offered by the agency, copy and paste the below link into your browser: https://www.nmstatelands.org/job-opportunities/
The NM State Land Office has a Non-Emergency Telework Policy, which allows eligible employees to telework up to twenty-four (24) hours a week consistent with the agency's business needs.
As a valued State Land Office employee, you will receive a hiring bonus of forty (40) hours of leave at your start date to be used at any time. This is in addition to standard leave accrual for employees.
Why does the job exist?
The core mission of the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) is to responsibly generate revenue through a wide array of leasing activities on state trust lands on behalf of public schools, universities and hospitals while stewarding the land for future generations. This position will play an important role in staffing, maintaining, and enhancing the agency's Accountability & Enforcement program, which works to ensure the responsible use of state trust land and the cleanup and reclamation of abandoned lease premises. This position will also support Legal Division special projects.
How does it get done?
The Analyst will provide essential project support including for the agency's Accountability & Enforcement efforts, with key task areas to include: complex research and analysis of laws, rules, and leases; assessment of operational activities and regulatory compliance; project tracking and reporting; preparation of correspondence; progress reviews and development of best practices; inter- and extra-divisional coordination; and working with attorneys, other staff, and consultants on litigation and other compliance matters. The position requires close collaboration with the agency's Environmental Compliance Office, GIS (Geographic Information System) team within the Information Technology Department, and other divisions including the Oil, Gas and Minerals Division.
Who are the customers?
Internal: Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division; Administrative Services; Commercial Division; Legal Division; Surface Resources Division; and executive State Land Office management officials (Office of the Commissioner).
External: New Mexico public schools, universities and hospitals; individuals; general public; lessees (agricultural, oil and gas companies, commercial, rights-of-ways); natural resource authorization users; program enrollees; hunters; other government entities (state, federal, city, county, tribal).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
-Strong research, writing, and problem-solving skills -Experience handling multiple deadlines and project tasks -Demonstrated commitment to the agency's work protecting state trust land and resources -Attention to detail, while at the same time proficiency with big-picture planning and implementation -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -Familiarity with GIS and PLSS (Public Land Survey System) a plus
Minimum Qualification
Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Accounting and one (1) year of directly related job experience in the areas of office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or in the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer to include working with computers, faxes, copiers and printers, and phone usage with extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Some travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Alicia Montao, (505) 476-4649. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.