Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico's economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development. The State Parks mission is to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. State Parks is committed to this mission, employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State Park programs provide safe, fun, and educational experiences for the whole family. Why does the job exist? The office location for this position can be in Aztec, NM or Albuquerque, NM. Additional information regarding office location can be discussed at the time of interview. This position provides program guidance and direction for the Administration unit in the Regional Office on all matters and provides administrative support to the Regional Manager and providing support to the five (5) parks in the Northwest Region. This position must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures. This position independently manages all records for the Region, including the accurate tracking of operating budgets for five (5) Parks, the Regional Office, Boating, Seasonal, YCC, Etc. This position interacts significantly with other park administrative support positions, park superintendents/managers, regional managers, agency program manager, and agency senior management staff providing a variety of technical support functions. This position is heavily involved in vendor contract development and compliance, and ensuring procurement rules and laws are complied with within the region. This position will assist visitors and vendors, providing courteous customer service. How does it get done? The applicant will be required to perform a myriad of duties to include budget tracking and reconciliation, customer service, data management, inventory management, training in administrative functions, purchase orders, vouchers, and other administrative function . The incumbent will be required to perform many of these duties in tight time-frames and with short deadlines throughout the year. Employees in this role perform program management functions with expertise in a field or occupation and may function as a consultant, requiring high levels of complexity, problem solving, and/or accountability. Employees operate independently within diversified procedures and standards. Employees may handle deposits and cash transactions. Employees proactively interact with staff members and customers to directly influence and impact results of the programs and agency mission. Responsibilities also include other assignments determined by management to ensure the safety and success of the Northwest Region and the New Mexico State Parks Division. Who are the customers? Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the parks for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas and vendor/suppliers across the country. Ideal Candidate Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the parks for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas and vendor/suppliers across the country. 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 Moderate to extensive travel in region/state wide area. Some overtime (including weekends/holidays) required. 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 Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions This position may require sitting for extended periods of time operating computer terminal or other office equipment or doing administrative duties. Position will require travel. May be required to work in adverse weather conditions, extreme cold and heat, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Shift work may be occasional and may include holidays, weekends, or extended hours. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Bindy Bass, (505)394-3661 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.