Office Support Clerk

$17.00 - $25.49 Hourly

$35,350 - $53,024 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C2

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Department Name: Environmental Health Division
Program Area: Compliance Inspection and Enforcement

Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at:

As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.

NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.


Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to provide customer support and secretarial services to both internal and external customers to ensure the efficient daily operation of the field office. This position serves as the initial point of contact by answering incoming telephone calls and assisting walk-in clients. Duties include supporting office workflow processes such as data entry, mail preparation and distribution, maintaining postage and vehicle logs, and managing files and records. Financial responsibilities include preparing and making deposits, allocating funds to appropriate funding codes, entering data into banking software, and reviewing and reconciling deposit summary reports with internal database records to ensure accurate accounting and procurement practices.


How does it get done?

- Provide professional customer service to internal and external customers to ensure the public receives accurate, current, and consistent information in a courteous and efficient manner
- Administrative and program support services to staff to ensure efficient and timely operation of program goals and program support
- Enters and maintains program data in bureau databases to support accurate tracking, reporting, and record keeping
- Administrative financial support for assigned program areas in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Administrative coverage for the field office during core hours to ensure continuity of operations and customer service
- Coordinates with records custodians to support timely responses to public records requests in accordance with applicable laws and deadlines


Who are the customers?

- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
- Maintaining electronic records and databases with a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality
- Administrative support functions, including financial processes and office operations
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- The ability to collaborate effectively with staff, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities


Minimum Qualification

No prior experience or training required.


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

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.


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Agency Contact Information: Michael Kesler View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email


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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.