More than 50 job openings! As of November 1, 2024 multiple listings have been published seeking applicants for local and away jobs. In Las Cruces, the “Help Wanted” ads are filled with Logistics Specialists, Park Rangers and Gas Line Inspectors.
A Las Cruces Digest Report
Gas Systems Welder Salary: $25.82 Hourly Closing Date: Continuous Click link to apply
Police Service Aide Salary: $18.07 Hourly Closing Date: 11/04/2024 11:59 PM Click on link to apply
Park Ranger Salary: $18.07 Hourly Closing Date: 11/04/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Food Service Worker – Contract Salary: $15.02 Hourly Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 pm Click link to apply
Logistic Specialist Salary: $18.07 Hourly Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Finance Director Salary: $123,053.01 – $180,419.82 Annually Closing Date: 11/11/2024 Click on link to apply
Administrative Assistant Salary: $18.07 Hourly Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 pm Click link to apply
Permit Technician II Salary: $18.77 Hourly Closing Date: 11/18/2024 11:59 pm Click link to apply
Police Cadet Salary: $20.00 Hourly Closing Date: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
City of Las Cruces to Hire Three Park Rangers
The Las Cruces Police Department is seeking applicants for park ranger, a new position intended to protect, maintain and enhance the safety and experience at City parks.
The City will hire three full-time park rangers and hopes to have them trained and on duty by early 2025.
Park ranger is a new position within the City and will work to create a welcoming and secure environment for park-goers and visitors. As the title suggests, park rangers will primarily patrol neighborhood parks, but they will also be called upon to watch over City recreational facilities and provide educational opportunities for park-goers.
Primary duties of park rangers:
- Performs visual surveillance of parks to ensure proper use and assist in the prevention of vandalism, abuse and other unacceptable behavior.
- Maintains and completes records, reports safety concerns and other issues to supervisors.
- Writes and issues citations when necessary.
- Serves as a resource for park visitors.
- Participates in educational outreach for park users.
- Conducts recreational and educational programs for the community.
Park rangers will undergo training in an academy and will work closely with patrol officers, traffic officers and personnel from the Parks and Recreation Department.
The park ranger position pays $18.07 per hour and can take advantage of the generous benefits package the City offers.
The application for the position is available on the City’s website. Completed applications must be submitted no later than Nov. 4, 2024.
You could be jumping for joy too because we’re hiring! You might even be eligible for incentive pay in certain positions. What are you waiting for? Check out the job opportunities we have available and apply today at www.DonaAnaCounty.org/jobs
Job Opportunity with HUD
If you are interested in becoming an integral part of dynamic teams that help make affordable and sustainable housing solutions available to millions of low- to moderate-income individuals and families each year, then you might be a perfect candidate to fill the following vacancy within the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Office of Single Family Housing:
| Job Title | Housing Program Specialist |
| Job Announcement Number | 25-HUD-117-P – Open to the Public 25-HUD-116 – Open to Current Federal Employees and Other Specific Groups Listed in the Job Announcement |
| Date Range to Apply for the Position | 10/31/2024 through 11/12/2024 |
| Pay Scale & Grade | GS 13 |
| Location | See job posting |
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this position, click on the appropriate link (above), which will take you to the vacancy announcement on USAJobs.gov.
The New Mexico Environment Department is seeking qualified applicants for the positions below. Please go to: http://www.spo.state.nm.us/ (scroll down to View Job Opportunities and Apply) for information and to apply for jobs. State employees, please access Careers through your SHARE account. Enter the Job ID number in the search field.
Please review https://www.spo.state.nm.us/work-for-new-mexico/faq/ for tips on how to complete your application and other frequently asked questions about applying to state jobs.
| Job Title (NMED Position Number) | Job Advertisement ID | Location | Close Date | Job Posting |
| Bureau Chief — Radiation Control Bureau (12303) | 14895 | Santa Fe | 11/14/2024 | Careers |
| Radiation Control Bureau — Indoor Radon Specialist (29127) | 14586 | Santa Fe | 11/08/2024 | Careers |
| Radiation Control Bureau — Supervisor — Radiation Protection Program | 10116599 | Santa Fe | 11/08/2024 | Careers |
| Air Quality Bureau Environmental Scientist —Compliance and Inspection Unit (PN 12060) | 149135 | Santa Fe | 11/24/2024 | Careers |
For more information on NMED’s website, please visit: Air Quality Bureau, Climate Change Bureau Radiation Control Bureau
ARS Vacancies as of October 29, 2024
Research Soil Scientist (GS 12-15) Burlington, VT Closes: 11/26/2024
Program Support Assistant (Office Automation) (GS 6-7) Albany, CA Closes: 11/08/2024
Program Support Assistant (Office Automation) (GS 6-7) Albany, CA Closes: 11/08/2024
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (GS 9-11) Charleston, SC Closes: 11/06/2024
Program Specialist (GS 12) Las Cruces, NM Closes: 11/06/2024
Chemist (GS 13-14) Grand Forks, ND Closes: 11/22/2024
Chemist (GS 13-14) Grand Forks, ND Closes: 11/22/2024
Physical Science Technician (GS 5-7) Jonesboro, AR Closes: 11/05/2024
Program Support Assistant (OA) (GS 6-7) Athens, GA Closes: 11/05/2024
Interdisciplinary Research Scientist (GS 12-15) Las Cruces, NM Closes: 11/22/2024
Join the EERE Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO)!
WETO is seeking a Systems Integration Technology Manager to join its Systems Integration program and support the design and implementation of research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) high-impact technologies and solutions that ensure the affordable, secure, reliable, and resilient integration of wind energy onto the nation’s electricity grid.
SALARY: $89,834–$116,788 per year
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
POSITION/GRADE: GS-12 General Engineer; Open until filled
WETO’s research and development activities are aimed at improving performance, lowering costs, and reducing market barriers for U.S. wind energy.
As a Systems Integration Technology Manager for WETO, you will:
- Support program strategy development for wind energy systems integration.
- Assist with planning and execution of Funding Opportunity Announcements and Requests for Proposals for wind systems integration (RDD&D) projects.
- Actively engage with a broad set of stakeholders across private industry, trade organizations, universities, and other government agencies to identify, define, and address critical technology gaps and barriers to technology development.
- And more.
Management and Program Analyst
As a Management and Program Analyst supporting the Office of Business Services Management (OBSM), you may:
- Provide written and verbal guidance to EERE program office staff to ensure awareness of DOE and EERE requirements related to their deliverables.
- Handle complex inquiries from program office staff and leadership, communicating guidance within the constraints of EERE, Departmental, and Federal regulations and policies.
- Review the budget, monitor budget expenditures for assigned projects/programs, and report to the supervisor on the status of program performance against established plans.
- And more!
Apply Now!
The Bioenergy Technologies Office Renewable Carbon Resources Team is Hiring
Grow your career with a clean energy team that supports cutting-edge research and development, creates innovative technologies, and promotes a low-carbon U.S. bioeconomy!
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Renewable Carbon Resources (RCR) subprogram as a Technology Manager (General Engineer/GS-0801-12 or Physical Scientist/GS-1301-12). BETO’s RCR subprogram works with public and private stakeholders to develop innovative technologies and conduct crosscutting analyses that can sustainably expand the availability and use of renewable carbon resources for biofuels and renewable chemicals production in the U.S.
The individual will support portfolio management of projects from academia, the DOE national laboratories, and industry, and will help to execute the multi-year R&D vision and funding opportunities to achieve BETO and the RCR subprogram goals.
The RCR Technology Manager’s responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the RCR Program Manager in developing long-term goals and objectives and establishing specific requirements and schedules for conducting research and analysis
- Developing topics for potential inclusion in annual calls for proposals, reviewing proposals, and supporting technology review activities
- Proactively managing projects for success
- Preparing and presenting briefing materials
- Preparing technical program documents
This position is located at DOE’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. or the Golden Field Office in Golden, Colorado, and periodic multi-day travel is expected. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
The deadline to apply for this Technology Manager position is November 22, 2024. Learn more about the role and responsibilities, knowledge and skills required and how to apply.
View BETO’s website for additional job opportunities and bioenergy career resources.
See Available Funding for a comprehensive list of all currently open opportunities or you can view opportunities for specific topics on the following pages:
- Corrections & Reentry
- Courts
- Drugs & Substance Use
- Forensic Sciences
- Hate Crime
- Law Enforcement
- Mental Health
- Tribal Justice
Enacted in 1976, the Public Safety Officer’s Benefits Program (PSOB) provides death, disability, and education benefits to those eligible for the program. For details regarding these federal benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who have died or become catastrophically injured in the line of duty, call the PSOB Office at 888-744-6513 or visit us online.
Apply now for the Student Trainee (Statistics) position
BJS is hiring two Student Trainees (Statistics), GS-1599-04, as part of its Career Pathways program. Job duties include but are not limited to:
- developing a range of statistical products, questionnaires, reports, and presentations to communicate findings and support dissemination to diverse audiences
- assisting in conducting reviews and providing support for assignments of a less complex level than those handled by statisticians and mathematicians and determining the application of such data to various projects and initiatives
- helping perform statistical verification, including reviewing program code and conducting text-to-table checks.
This Career Pathways position provides an opportunity to gain valuable training and work experience while supporting BJS projects that serve as the national foundation for knowledge related to the criminal justice system.
Applications are due by Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Apply Now
Office of Justice Programs: Open Opportunities
- Grants Management Specialist | OJJDP
Open: 10/22/2024 to 11/4/2024 - Student Trainee (Statistics) | BJS
Open: 10/29/2024 to 11/13/2024 - OJP is hiring: Learn about other open positions | OJP
- Evaluation of BJA Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP): Scan of Practices and Evaluability Assessments | NIJ
- Grants.gov deadline: 11/19/2024 | JustGrants deadline: 12/3/2024
One position, a few vacancies and fourteen locations! 🌎
Whether you’re looking for Colorado mountains, Midwest farmland or D.C. monuments, this opportunity could be for you!
We’re hiring people to plan, develop, implement and maintain budget and financial systems for the agency.
Overview
💲 GS 11-13, $62,107 – $115,079 per year.
📍 14 locations in the continental U.S.
💻 Telework eligible per agency policy
🏠 Possible relocation incentives per agency policy
📅 Apply on USAJobs by Nov. 8
Duties
- Perform various budget functions involving the formulation, justification and/or execution of budgets for organizations, programs or projects.
- Review, analyze, edit and consolidate Defense Working Capital Fund and/or General Fund budget submissions and data along with preparing and analyzing data for budget exhibits, as applicable.
- Attend briefings and conferences to justify and defend budget estimates, program and resource requirements, and appropriation requests.
- Prepare budgetary reports, PowerPoints and other deliverables in preparation for budget briefings.
- Develop budget/program processes, procedures and guidance for the executing financial management plans and programs.
Why join our team?
If you want to do interesting and challenging work and make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you.
We provide secure and reliable communications and computing support that enable the president and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video and data transmission.
We’re a leader within the federal government in implementing “people programs” and offer a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs.
Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Career Opportunities
Become an FECM All-Star! FECM is looking for enthusiastic, driven professionals to join our team and help lead the clean energy charge. We are seeking highly skilled individuals who are passionate about helping FECM achieve its mission of minimizing the environmental impacts of fossil fuel energy and production while working toward net-zero emissions. Explore the Open Positions
Outdoor Recreation Positions Throughout New Mexico
(Listings Posted October 9, 2024 by NM EDD ORD)
Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals is hiring a Training Specialist
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is seeking an Upper Rio Grande Program Manager in Taos and has numerous other exciting job openings
San Juan College is looking for a Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation
Department of the Interior BLM is hiring a Wildland Firefighter in Santa Fe
The Mountain Center is seeking a Therapeutic Adventure Program Project Coordinator and looking to fill other exciting positions
SasquatchXc is seeking a Welder, Off-Road Trailer Assembler, Lead Off-Road Trailer Assembler, and a 12V Electrical Assembly Technician in Farmington
Bernalillo County is hiring a Recreation Assistants in Albuquerque and Sandia Park, NM
The City of Farmington is hiring an Assistant Parks Superintendent
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is seeking to fill multiple positions
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is recruiting a Game and Fish Warden (DGF #40869+) in Santa Fe
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department seeks Law Enforcement Rangers at multiple parks
LCPD Increases Pay for Cadets, Officer-Trainees
The Las Cruces Police Department is still accepting applications for its training academy and, effective Jan. 1, 2025, cadets and officer-trainees will receive a higher salary.
Beginning Jan. 1, cadets will be paid $24 per hour or $49,920 annually while in the academy and new graduates, known as officer-trainees, will earn $26 per hour or $54,000 annually. Officer trainees who complete their first year earn $28.84 per hour plus overtime.
Applications for Police Cadet must be submitted no later than Dec. 2, 2024. The academy is tentatively set to begin in March 202
LCPD offers generous hiring incentives for cadets with a three-year commitment. The incentives are non-stackable:
- $11,000 for each cadet.
- $15,000 for an associate degree.
- $20,000 for bachelor’s degree or four years of honorable military service or retirement from military.
- $25,000 for bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice or criminology.
- $30,000 for master’s degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice or criminology.
Some recruits who live outside of Las Cruces may be eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation assistance.
Applicants are required to be U.S. citizens, at least 19 years old when application is submitted, have at least a high school diploma and no felony convictions.
For more information and to apply for a position, visit Las Cruces Police online.
The Las Cruces Police Department is allocated 220 commissioned officers. The department currently employs 183 officers.
New Mexico Business Grant Opportunities
Healthy Food Financing Fund (HFFF)
This grant program is the cornerstone of a strategic phased approach to
developing a suite of financial tools and technical assistance for food
and agricultural enterprises grow, raise, process, aggregate, distribute
and sell local, fresh, healthy food through expanded retail and
institutional in-state market channels in rural and underserved
communities. Application window closes Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
NM Edge Microgrant
$2,500 grants for manufacturing operations (e.g. aerospace, food,
signage, beverage, electronics, early-stage R&D phase) with an
active DUNS and approved NAICS/SIC applicable to manufacturing, as well as a physical location within NM and at least one employee.
New Mexico Match Fund
This fund is designed to amplify federal funding opportunities for
infrastructure, research, economic development, the energy transition, and other critical projects that will benefit New Mexico.
Window to Opportunity Grant
The Window to Opportunity Grant is a reimbursement initiative designed to support entities within the City of Albuquerque. This grant aims to
alleviate the financial burden associated with replacing or repairing
broken or vandalized windows, thereby encouraging the maintenance of a safe and visually appealing business environment. Closes December 30, 2024.
Search more grant opportunities at edd.newmexico.gov/grants.
USDA Funding Opportunities
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program has approximately $4.8 million available to fight food insecurity through developing community food projects that promote self-sufficiency of communities. Apply by Nov. 7, 2024. (new)
- FSA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program is now open to small and medium-sized businesses. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply for assistance for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification. Apply by Jan. 31. 2025.
- RD’s Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program funds many facility types including local food systems such as community gardens, food pantries, community kitchens, food banks, food hubs or greenhouses. Limited to areas with no more than 20,000 residents according to the latest U.S. Census data. Open Year Round. (new)
Additional Opportunities (promoted by USDA):
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Open Opportunities:
Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup program announced $232 million in grant funding for communities to turn vacant and abandoned properties into assets that attract jobs and promote economic revitalization in communities. Apply by Nov. 14, 2024. (new)
Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup program announced $232 million in grant funding for communities to turn vacant and abandoned properties into assets that attract jobs and promote economic revitalization in communities. Apply by Nov. 14, 2024. (new)
Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program supports local waste management infrastructure and recycling programs as well as improve public education and outreach. Apply by Dec. 20, 2024. (new)
Community Change Grants Program supports environmental and climate justice activities. Apply by Nov. 21, 2024.
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants for Communities and Tribes and Intertribal Consortia help build a circular economy, improve local post-consumer materials management programs, and make improvements to local waste management systems. Community Grants apply by Dec. 20, 2024; Tribes and Intertribal Consortia apply by March 14, 2025. (new)
