Program/ Project Specialist

Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 24400

Program/ Project Specialist #00000849-24400, Full-Time, Perm in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 05-26-2026 -

Close Date: 06-08-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $21.950-$27.437 per hour or $45,656-$57,068.96 annually

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for a full-time, perm Program/ Project Specialist #00000849-24400 for the Grant Management Finance Division in Albuquerque, NM. Essential Tasks: Acting under general direction is responsible for providing administrative, clerical, and technical assistance in the development of programs or project plans within the Grant Management-Finance Division. Prepares and distributes statistical reports, and collects performance measure data from probation and case management staff. The position will review data for quality assurance, and submit this information to the Grant Administrator for approval. The position will operate, and maintain several Excel spreadsheets for services referred and compliance of community referrals. Will assist with the development of schedules and tracking program or project goals and deadlines. May perform other duties to meet the operational needs of the Court. A more comprehensive copy of the job description is available at or may be obtained in the Human Resources Division of the Metropolitan Court.

Examples Of Job Duties

• The Program / Project Specialist is responsible for providing administrative, clerical, and technical assistance in the development of programs or project plans.
• Assists with the development of schedules and tracking program or project goals and deadlines.
• Drafts, proofreads, edits and disseminates documents and correspondence.
• Prepares and distributes statistical reports, materials, documents, copies, agendas, and minutes for meetings.
• Coordinates and schedule conferences and travel.
• Provides technical assistance through troubleshooting equipment and or problems.
• Assists with determining participant eligibility for court programs.
• Verifies community ties, treatment history, and criminal history.
• Acts as point of contact for team members, program participants, and outside agencies.
• Follows, tracks, and records testing protocol via breath or urine drug tests.
• Oversees participants in work details, physical training or special projects as part of community service program requirements.
• Notifies the court of any participant program non-compliance.
• Attends court proceedings and meetings with court staff and other programs.
• Performs scheduled and unannounced site visits to monitor program compliance.
• Assists with internal audits to include providing and gathering of data and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies/Qualifications

The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of program or project planning and techniques; knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution principles; program or project reporting; general organizational structure of the judiciary; governmental confidentiality regulations; general knowledge of specialty courts; protective services; drug test procedures; surveillance systems; and computerized data collection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed *

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation*
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
• May receive physical fitness leave*
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*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, social sciences or a related field.
• Education Substitution: Two (2) years of experience, performing increasingly responsible administrative or clerical duties for a Special Court Program may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
• Experience: Two (2) years of administrative and/or clerical experience related to programs or projects, including experience as a legal office specialist.
• Experience Substitution: Secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience. Thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.
• Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.

TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 7/29/24) or a Resume Supplemental Form (Revised 7/29/24) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resource Division prior to 5 p.m.

Application Forms

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The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division at View phone number on jobradars.com of the need for an accommodation

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