New Mexico Department of Health
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Injury Prevention Unit Manager (DOH/CHP #28626)

Onsite$68,890 - $103,334/yrPosted Sep 30, 2026

Job details

Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$68,890 - $103,334/yr
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
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About this role

Salary

 

$33.12 - $49.68 Hourly

$68,886 - $103,330 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C9

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant list may be screened more than once.

This position is in the Office of Injury and Violence Prevention, in the Injury and Behavioral Epidemiology Bureau in the New Mexico Department of Health. Currently in the Office of Injury and Violence Prevention there are programs to prevent community violence, gun violence, childhood injuries, sexual violence, suicide and older adult falls. This office also manages two surveillance systems: The National Violent Death Reporting System and the New Mexico Child Fatality Review.  The Office of Injury and Violence Prevention presently has over 15 positions, housed in three units: the epidemiology unit, the injury prevention unit, and the violence prevention unit.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position leads and manages the Injury Prevention Unit. The unit manages programs to reduce intentional and unintentional injuries, such as childhood injury, older adult fall-related injuries, motor vehicle injury, child abuse and neglect and also manages the Core-SIPP (Core State Injury Prevention Program) grant. This position works closely with two other unit managers and the Injury and Violence Prevention Section Manager to build a cohesive team and lead the section.

How does it get done?

 
The chosen candidate will supervise up to five injury prevention program staff. The incumbent will be responsible for guiding, design, selection and implementation of injury prevention interventions, strategic and program planning, as well as participating in capacity building for the Injury and Violence Prevention section. This position reports and disseminates results of injury prevention efforts.  The chosen candidate will participate in the bill analysis process during the legislative session and will collaborate with the evaluation unit to develop evaluation tools for programs. The chosen candidate will participate in leadership of the injury and violence prevention section along with other managers. The person in this position is responsible for the management of federal grants, grant applications, grant reporting and grant writing.

Who are the customers?

 
The citizens of New Mexico

Ideal Candidate

 
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Flexibility, team player
*Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment and be responsive to multiple priorities and deadlines
*Ability to think critically
*Experience and coursework in public health
*Ability to apply for and manage federal grants

Minimum Qualification

 
Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Ciminology, Family Studies/Services, Social Sciences, or Human Services and two (2) years of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid 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

 
Office setting, extensive personal computer and telephone use with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25lbs. Some travel with occasional overnight stays is also required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Kathleen Maese 505-501-2366 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.
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