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IT Engineer roles in systems administration, network infrastructure, and cloud operations regularly qualify for STEM OPT. With a STEM degree and an E-Verify-enrolled employer, you can work up to 36 months on OPT total, giving you real runway to build U.S. experience and pursue long-term sponsorship.
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Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within one week of closing date. Applicant use of Artificial Intelligence tools is prohibited during interviews.
Please make sure to attach your transcripts to certify degree (If Applicable) and accounting hours that are required.
Why does the job exist?
The Property Tax Code requires that all property shall be described for property taxation purposes by a description sufficiently adequate and accurate to identify it. Real property shall be described under a uniform system of real property description in accordance with regulations of the department. The Property Tax Division (PTD) shall promulgate regulations establishing a uniform system of real property description to be used by the department and all assessors. The system shall include requirements for a comprehensive mapping or geographic information system, the use of uniform property record documents and uniform coding of real property descriptions. This position will support the PTD and counties in meeting GIS system requirements including providing GIS expertise, support, and guidance.
How does it get done?
This position will be responsible for:
I. Provide Technical assistance and training to county assessors and their staff:
- Act as primary technical support to counties for GIS parcel data workflow, development, and collection.
- Provide planning and technical support to counties for "emerging" and "growth" counties moving from analog to digital mapping workflows. Support counties to migrate from paper/mylar maps to digital maps and modern data models.
- Support counties to create and/or enhance data integrations between property mass appraisal and valuation systems and GIS parcel databases.
II. Report and evaluate for compliance of statute:
- Every county shall have a digitized set of maps for the county. Every such set shall meet the specifications and standards set by the Department for such sets. The Department shall review each set to ensure conformance with requirements of this subsection and directives of the Property Tax Division (PTD) Director.
III. Perform mapping/GIS services for the state and other governmental agencies:
- Primary liaison for GIS data and services to PTD.
- Primary liaison to ISBIT group regarding PTD GIS requirements for network, storage, and software application infrastructure.
- Identify and communicate budgetary requirements.
- Identify future trends in GIS technologies, applications, and data models.
- Identify, develop, and deploy internal and public web mapping applications that support TRD business lines.
- Provide specialized reports as requested.
IV. Provide Technical expertise for GIS required systems by Department: 3.6.7.18 NMAC:
- Identify business reasons that justify investment and support for statewide land record modernization initiatives.
- Define standards for spatial and attribute data published from counties to the Property Tax Division.
- Provide technical expertise to support the standardization of mapping technologies and methods for counties considering/ needing modernization of process and data.
- Support TRD and counties to identify, define, and standardize "best practices" for State/county parcel data management.
Who are the customers?
The taxpayers of the State of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
The taxpayers of the State of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Planning, Geology, Cartography, Urban Studies, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Computer Science and two (2) years of experience in geospatial data management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
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. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results.
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.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Larry Brotman, (505) 670-6535 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.
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within one week of closing date. Applicant use of Artificial Intelligence tools is prohibited during interviews.
Please make sure to attach your transcripts to certify degree (If Applicable) and accounting hours that are required.
Why does the job exist?
The Property Tax Code requires that all property shall be described for property taxation purposes by a description sufficiently adequate and accurate to identify it. Real property shall be described under a uniform system of real property description in accordance with regulations of the department. The Property Tax Division (PTD) shall promulgate regulations establishing a uniform system of real property description to be used by the department and all assessors. The system shall include requirements for a comprehensive mapping or geographic information system, the use of uniform property record documents and uniform coding of real property descriptions. This position will support the PTD and counties in meeting GIS system requirements including providing GIS expertise, support, and guidance.
How does it get done?
This position will be responsible for:
I. Provide Technical assistance and training to county assessors and their staff:
- Act as primary technical support to counties for GIS parcel data workflow, development, and collection.
- Provide planning and technical support to counties for "emerging" and "growth" counties moving from analog to digital mapping workflows. Support counties to migrate from paper/mylar maps to digital maps and modern data models.
- Support counties to create and/or enhance data integrations between property mass appraisal and valuation systems and GIS parcel databases.
II. Report and evaluate for compliance of statute:
- Every county shall have a digitized set of maps for the county. Every such set shall meet the specifications and standards set by the Department for such sets. The Department shall review each set to ensure conformance with requirements of this subsection and directives of the Property Tax Division (PTD) Director.
III. Perform mapping/GIS services for the state and other governmental agencies:
- Primary liaison for GIS data and services to PTD.
- Primary liaison to ISBIT group regarding PTD GIS requirements for network, storage, and software application infrastructure.
- Identify and communicate budgetary requirements.
- Identify future trends in GIS technologies, applications, and data models.
- Identify, develop, and deploy internal and public web mapping applications that support TRD business lines.
- Provide specialized reports as requested.
IV. Provide Technical expertise for GIS required systems by Department: 3.6.7.18 NMAC:
- Identify business reasons that justify investment and support for statewide land record modernization initiatives.
- Define standards for spatial and attribute data published from counties to the Property Tax Division.
- Provide technical expertise to support the standardization of mapping technologies and methods for counties considering/ needing modernization of process and data.
- Support TRD and counties to identify, define, and standardize "best practices" for State/county parcel data management.
Who are the customers?
The taxpayers of the State of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
The taxpayers of the State of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Planning, Geology, Cartography, Urban Studies, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Computer Science and two (2) years of experience in geospatial data management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
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. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results.
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.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Larry Brotman, (505) 670-6535 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an IT Engineer
Confirm your degree CIP code qualifies
Not every computer science or engineering degree maps to a STEM-designated CIP code. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying, so you know whether your specific major supports the 24-month extension.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Before accepting an IT Engineer offer, verify the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm current enrollment, since lapsed enrollment disqualifies the employer for STEM OPT.
Use Migrate Mate to target STEM OPT-ready employers
Search IT Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and prior STEM OPT hiring history, so you spend time on companies already set up to onboard you without compliance delays.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage
Your employer's I-983 training plan must reflect pay commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers. Run your role's SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before signing, so you can flag any gap between your offer and the applicable wage level.
File the I-983 before your OPT end date
Your DSO must receive a completed I-983 from your IT Engineer employer and update your SEVIS record before your initial OPT expires. Late submission creates an authorization gap USCIS treats as unlawful presence, so build in at least three weeks of buffer.
Position cap-gap coverage in your offer negotiation
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before April 1 and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer's H-1B filing timeline during negotiations, not after you've accepted the offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the 24-month STEM OPT extension as an IT Engineer?
It depends on your specific degree's CIP code, not just your field of study. Degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, and computer engineering typically appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Check your official transcript for the CIP code your institution assigned and cross-reference it against the DHS list, which USCIS uses to evaluate STEM OPT eligibility.
What E-Verify requirement does my IT Engineer employer need to meet?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the time you begin working, and must remain enrolled for the full duration of your STEM OPT authorization. Enrollment that has lapsed or was never completed disqualifies the employer, even if they were enrolled previously. Confirm active enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting any offer, not after.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for an IT Engineer role?
The I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your IT Engineer responsibilities, your degree field, and measurable outcomes your employer will evaluate. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy USCIS requirements. Include concrete skills like network configuration, systems monitoring, or cloud infrastructure management, and document how those connect to your STEM coursework. Your DSO reviews and submits the form; the employer and you both sign it.
How does cap-gap work if my IT Engineer employer files an H-1B petition for me?
If your employer submits an H-1B petition on your behalf before April 1 and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year. You don't file anything separately to trigger cap-gap, but your DSO must annotate your I-20 to reflect the extension. If the petition is filed but not selected, your STEM OPT end date controls.
Where can I find IT Engineer jobs with employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists IT Engineer roles filtered to employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring STEM OPT students, which removes the most common compliance barrier upfront. You can also cross-reference any employer you find elsewhere against the E-Verify employer search and DOL LCA disclosure data to confirm they've filed for STEM-related roles before.