Program Specialist TERM in Taos, NM

Business Unit: 23800

Program Specialist #, Full time, TERM in Taos, NM

# of Positions: 1

Administrative Office of the Courts

Opening Date: 02-16-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $21.950-$24.693 hourly or $45,656 - $51,361 annually

The Eighth Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, term, Program Specialist position #, in Taos, NM. Due to budgetary constraints the salary for this position will not be outside of the target pay range of $21.950- $24.693. Finalist(s) will be subject to criminal background checks.

Acting under general direction, perform a variety of detailed, technical administrative and judicial support activities including working to support and monitor participants in Treatment Court programs through developing and implementing an individualized supervision case plan, as well as analyzing and resolving court administrative and operational issues as they relate to Treatment Court programs and projects. The Program Specialist supports the Treatment Court by monitoring participants’ participation in and compliance with court-mandated programming, including performing field visits, supervising drug screening, conducting criminogenic risk/needs assessments, and developing and implementing supervision case management plans.

• 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 schedules 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.
• 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.
• May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  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.

Submit Judicial Application or Resume and a Resume Supplemental form and proof of education to:

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Eighth Judicial District Court Attn:
Amy Seidel, Human Resources Administrator
105 Albright Street, Suite N
Phone: 575‑751‑8600
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