Albuquerque Employment Business Consultant (DWS #9756)

Onsite$42,765 - $64,168/yrPosted Sep 22, 2026

Job details

Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$42,765 - $64,168/yr
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Apply on
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About this role

Salary

 

$20.56 - $30.85 Hourly

$42,773 - $64,160 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C4

Posting Details

 
The America's Job Centers are located in numerous communities statewide. The friendly staff in each center assist businesses with posting their job openings on www.jobs.state.nm.us, special recruitment, analyzing hard to fill jobs, layoffs, job fairs, and skills assessments for hiring. For job seekers, staff assist with job search, job referrals and placement, and customized skill development like interviewing skills and resume writing.

Interviews will be conducted within 10 days of job closing.

Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $25.50 per hour.

NMDWS does participate in E-Verify.

Why does the job exist?

 
With a mission to Employ, Empower, Educate and Enforce the New Mexico Workforce Solutions team is committed to promoting vocational wellness for job seekers as well as developing a stable and qualified workforce to meet the needs of area businesses. To assist job seekers, find meaningful employment and assist employers in hiring qualified applicants.

How does it get done?

 
Build relationships with employers in Otero County to understand and advocate for business needs.
Educate employers and organizations on services available to them which are offered through the America's Job Centers.
Facilitate and coordinate meetings, hiring events, and community outreach opportunities. Also partner and collaborate at events with using community resources.
Attend business meetings, organizing job fairs, participating in outside job fairs and attend other events where the agency would have a presence and involvement at local events, community events, Chamber of Commerce events.
Identify and educate employers on relevant labor market information, programs, and tax incentives that could be beneficial to the business.
Be a central point of connection between the job seeker and businesses.

Who are the customers?

 
Job Seekers, Employers & Workforce Partners.

Ideal Candidate

 
Excellent listening, written and strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as effective team member.
Attention to detail and accuracy, strong work ethic and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through in a timely manner.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite as well as ability to learn software and database programs.    
Capability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and job seekers.
Ability to embrace diversity and difficult personal circumstances in serving customers and colleagues of varied backgrounds and learning styles.
Experience in Human Resources or Business Administration.

Minimum Qualification

 
Associate degree in Social Services, Education, Government, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study and three (3) years of experience in community engagement, customer service, administrative support, business administration, human resources, recruitment, placement, processing personnel transactions, and/or eligibility determination in a private or public sector and/or social welfare program. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) 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 Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Background check is required for this position.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Sitting and standing for long periods of time with repetitious hand movement, bending, pulling and reaching. Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Travel will be required to include overnight stays throughout New Mexico.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Liliana Valadez, [email protected], Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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