Job Description

Salary

$24.11 - $38.58 Hourly $50,155 - $80,248 Annually This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

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

Why does the job exist?

Please visit us at www.newmexicoculture.org

Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico\'s dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico\'s arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services.

This position directs the editorial activities of the Museum of New Mexico Press, a regional book publisher.

How does it get done?

The position plans and implements all editorial activities to include copyediting, proofreading, project development, and acquisitions.

Who are the customers?

Readers of books in New Mexico, the Southwest and world; bookstores, museum shops, specialty retailers; colleges and schools; public and private libraries; museums; national parks/monuments.

Ideal Candidate

Experience editing scholarly and trade books, including preparation of artwork. Proficiency using Chicago Manual of Style.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor\'s degree and seven (7) years of experience developing and editing books for general (trade) publications. 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
11 years of experience


2
Associate\'s degree
AND
9 years of experience


3
Bachelor\'s degree
AND
7 years of experience


4
Master\'s degree
AND
5 years of experience


5
PhD degree
AND
3 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 current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver\'s License.

Working Conditions

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

Office setting with extensive computer work and telephone usage.

Supplemental Information

Benefits: Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Anna Gallegos (505) 476-1154 or Email: anna.gallegos@dca.nm.govEmail 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.