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The New Mexico Forestry Division is part of the State of New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Headquartered in Santa Fe, the Division has 141 full-time employees working at nine different offices across the state to serve the needs of the public and preserve our natural resources. Our responsibilities include fire suppression on 43 million acres of all non-federal, non-municipal, and non-tribal lands in New Mexico, as well as training and employing approximately 300 emergency wildland firefighters.

Job Openings in Forestry

Click on any link below to apply directly to the position:

Business operations analyst – Santa Fe

Closes Sept. 4

Wildland fire management officer – Las Vegas

Closes Sept. 7

Wildland fire management officer – Rio Rancho

Closes Sept. 7

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To conduct a general search for positions with EMNRD – click here:

EMNRD Job Opportunities

 

Once on the State Personnel Office page, under the Agency tab on the left, select “Enrgy, Minrls & Ntrl Rsrcs Dpt.”

When applying, you’ll be prompted to register on the State Personnel Office website, where you can submit your application and transcripts.

Please make sure you receive an email confirmation stating that you have applied successfully. If you do not, or if you have trouble during the application process, contact the SPO Career Services Bureau at 505-476-7759.

To learn more about how your application is ranked, and to answer other questions, please visit the SPO Employment page.

Note to veterans and National Guard: To receive preference for serving in the National Guard or being honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces, you must meet the eligibility requirements. Click here to learn more about these requirements.

Job Openings on Wildland Fire Crews

We are hiring full-time firefighters to fill positions on our new state-led Wildfire Crews based in Las Vegas and Socorro.

Pecos River Crew

Check back soon!

Please reach out with questions to:

Cris Machado, Pecos River Superintendent

Mimbres Crew

Currently seeking:

– Qualified Senior Firefighter

Pease reach out directly to submit your documents to:

Candice Kutrosky, Mimbres Superintendent

or

Chase Smith, Mimbres Assistant Superintendent

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Wildland Firefighter Job Series

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FY25 Classified Salary Schedule

 

Click here for more information about our wildland fire crews and our Wildfire Response Program.

We’re hoping to meet you soon!