Licensing Operations Specialist (BON #10100663)

$18.34 - $29.34 Hourly

$38,140 - $61,024 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 55

Posting Details

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

The Board of Nursing is charged with ensuring safe nursing practice in New Mexico. The Board works with advisory committees around the state that assist with our program for nurses with a substance use disorder. The agency issues licenses or certificates to nurses, technicians, and aides in 10 different categories. The Board also investigates complaints against Licensed Nurses and Certificate Holders regarding potential violations of the Nursing Practice Act, that occur in hospitals, nursing homes, care facilities, laboratories, personal care providers, and therapy settings. The Board of Nursing also conducts site visits at pre-licensure nursing programs, and training programs for hemodialysis technicians and medication aides.

Why does the job exist?

Promotes and provides license activities for the NM Board of Nursing. Provides complex clerical work management of licensure process of the Board of Nursing, which includes following state and federal requirements for criminal history background check, working with different data bases, obtaining NURSYS discipline and FITS information and legal documents for criminal charges.

How does it get done?

In accordance with the Nursing Practice Act (NPA), collects applications and fees for the individuals applying to be licensed as nurses through examination or endorsement and verifies accuracy of applications and fees prior to acceptance. Skill is needed in performing technical clerical tasks accurately and rapidly. Interacts in a positive manner with other staff and public. Provide administrative support for assigned BON Advisory Committee as assigned. Perform other BON duties as requested.

Who are the customers?

Board of Nursing licensees, certificate holders, Board Members and Staff and the public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in:
-performing technical clerical tasks accurately and rapidly.
-providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers alike.
-meeting time lines following state and federal requirements.

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management and/or contract management. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Office setting, exposure to VDT, extensive personal computer and phone usage. Services are provided in various settings throughout the State to a diverse racial and ethnic population. Reaching and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Travel to provide outreach and coverage to attend meetings and training sessions with the occasional overnight stay may be occasionally requested.

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Agency Contact Information: Dawn Gerencer (505) 841-9042. 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.