Employment and Funding Opportunities as of December 4, 2024

Gas Systems Welder Salary: $25.82 Hourly Closing Date: Continuous Click link to apply

Utility Line Locator I (Revised) Salary: $23.79 Hourly Closing Date: 12/09/24 11:59 PM Click link to apply

Cook Salary: $16.15 Hourly Closing Date: 12/09/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply

Community Advocate Salary: $45,673.99 – $64,350.83 Annually Closing Date: 12/09/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply

Utility Systems Crew Leader – Contract Salary: $23.79 Hourly Closing Date: 12/09/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply

Utility Line Locator I Salary: $22.85 Hourly Closing Date: 12/09/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply

Sales Manager Salary: $58,377.90-$83,406.54 Annually Closing Date: 12/09/24 11:59PM Click link to apply

Recreation Services Coordinator Salary: $19.51 Hourly Closing Date: 12/09/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply

Deputy Director – Technical Support (Extended) Salary: $93,935.71 – $136,743.36 Annually Closing Date: 12/30/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply

City of Las Cruces Apprenticeship Programs

The City of Las Cruces is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week! 

We’re investing in the future of our community through dynamic programs that create opportunities for residents and support local businesses:

Apprenticeship Program (in partnership with Southern NM Independent Electrical Contractors)

• Comprehensive, federally recognized training combining classroom and on-the-job experience.
• A 4-year path to becoming a licensed professional with top electrical contractors.
• Pre-Apprenticeship Program (in partnership with Las Cruces Public Schools)
• Designed for students ready to gain real-world skills while earning $15.90/hour.
• 400 hours of paid training with mentorship from industry pros.

These programs strengthen Las Cruces by building a skilled workforce and supporting businesses! 

Ready to join or learn more? The City is here to help! Visit lascruces.gov/workforce.

Apply to This New ORISE Fellowship for Solar Energy

Are you passionate about solar energy and tech innovation? Apply for the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Science and Technology Fellowship by Jan. 15, 2025, for the opportunity to implement solar R&D programs at EERE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office.

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

ARS Vacancies as of December 3, 2024

Lead Program Management Specialist (GS 13) Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)  Closes: 12/09/2024 

Information Management Specialist (GS 13) Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)  Closes: 12/06/2024 

Res Ag Engineer/Soil Scientist/Plant Physiologist (GS 12-14) Bushland, TX  Closes: 01/02/2025 

Administrative Officer (GS 11) Bushland, TX  Closes: 12/13/2024 

Financial and Budget Technician (GS 5-7) Mayaguez, PR  Closes: 12/05/2024 

Research Microbiologist (GS 12-15) Clay Center, NE  Closes: 12/30/2024 

Administrative Support Assistant (GS 6-7) Parlier, CA  Closes: 12/05/2024 

Data Scientist (GS 12) Tifton, GA  Closes: 12/12/2024 

Biological Science Laboratory Technician (GS 8-9) Saint Paul, MN  Closes: 12/11/2024 

Maintenance Worker Helper (WG 5) Ames, IA  Closes: 12/11/2024 

Supervisory Horticulturist (GS 12) Washington, D.C.  Closes: 12/11/2024 

Previous Listings: ARS Vacancies (as of November November 27, 2024)

Biologist (GS 9-11) Grand Forks, ND Closes: 12/10/2024 

STUDENT TRAINEE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT) (GS 2) College Station, TX Closes: 12/16/2024 

STUDENT TRAINEE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT) (GS 2) College Station, TX Closes: 12/16/2024 

Engineering Technician (GS 5-7) Athens, GA Closes: 12/09/2024 

Biologist (Computational/Bioinformatics) (GS 12-13) Leetown, WV Closes: 12/09/2024 

STUDENT TRAINEE (OFFICE AUTOMATION) (GS 4-5) Hilo, HI Closes: 12/06/2024 

Information Technology Specialist (GS 7) Ithaca, NY Closes: 12/06/2024 

Research Hydrologist (GS 12-14) Tifton, GA Closes: 12/20/2024 

Previous Listings: ARS Vacancies (as of November 19, 2024)

Research Molecular Biologist (GS 12-15) College Station, TX Closes: 12/16/2024 

Supv Res Agronomist/Gene/Plant Phys (Res Leader) (GS 14-15) Fargo, ND Closes: 12/16/2024 

Supv Res Food Tech/Chem/Plant Phys (Res Leader) (GS 14-15) Fargo, ND Closes: 12/16/2024 

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.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance is Hiring! 

Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)! A career at BJA offers a dynamic and engaging work environment, the ability to achieve work-life balance, a diverse workforce of talented employees, and opportunities to help transform and impact communities across the country. 

All job vacancy announcements for BJA and other program offices within the Office of Justice Programs are posted on the USAJOBS website. BJA is currently seeking candidates for the following position:

• Supervisory Grants Management Specialist Vacancy Announcement JP-25-015 is currently open until 12/9/2024 

Applicants must apply to each vacancy announcement for which they would like to receive consideration. 

Learn About BJA Careers

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ BENEFITS (PSOB) PROGRAM

Enacted in 1976, the PSOB Program 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 at www.psob.gov.

We’re hiring for multiple positions at our office in Santa Fe. Learn more and apply today: [External Link]

Apply now for the Mathematical Statistician (Social Science) position

BJS is hiring a Mathematical Statistician (Social Science; GS 11/12) for the 1529 Mathematical Statistics and 1530 Statistics job series.

Applications are due by Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Read the full job description and apply today! 

Apply Now

If you could live anywhere in the U.S., where would it be?

Whether you prefer Hawaiian beaches, the Texas sun, or East Coast city life, we have an opening for an IT Cybersecurity Specialist, and get this, you can choose from 18 different duty stations!

In this role, you’ll develop and manage customer performance requirements and customer support policies and procedures.

Overview

    💲  GG 13, $103,409 – $153,354 per year
    📍  18 locations
    💻  Telework eligible per agency policy
    🏠  Possible relocation incentives per agency policy
    📅  Apply on USAJobs

Duties

• Technical support and customer liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving complex customer issues, including application integration, configuration challenges and desktop support.
• Incident management and troubleshooting: Diagnose, resolve and document customer application issues to ensure uninterrupted critical business operations.
• Analysis and feedback: Research and evaluate customer support trends to recommend system improvements and enhance service delivery.
• System implementation and security compliance: Coordinate and maintain application installations while adhering to information security policies and best practices.
• Documentation and policy development: Create user manuals, establish customer support policies, and develop performance standards to enhance service efficiency.

Are you a technical expert who wants to be at the cutting edge of federal acquisitions? If so, we have the position for you!

We are hiring a Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Acquisition to provide technical leadership in advancing science and technology solutions, including automation, AI and cybersecurity.

Overview

    💲  ST00 $147,649 – $221,900 per year
    📍  Fort George G. Meade, Maryland
    💻  Telework eligible per agency policy
    🏠  Possible relocation incentives per agency policy
    📅  Apply on LinkedIn

Duties

• Serve as a technical expert and architect, leading the design and development of highly-available, scalable next-generation systems.
• Analyze business goals, timelines and resources to recommend the best system designs, and oversee key project deliverables through all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, design, coding and testing.
• Guide the acquisition, development and support of complex systems and cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate closely with government and private industry partners to address evolving needs and priorities effectively.
• Support DISA and DOD acquisition processes by delivering solutions in software development, engineering, cyber research and operational innovations. Lead efforts across acquisition areas, including science and technology, research and development, procurement and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership in advancing science and technology solutions, driving innovation in automation, accessibility, cost-efficiency, cybersecurity and zero-trust technologies.

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 December 4, 2024 by NM EDD ORD)

Bishop’s Lodge is seeking an Adventure Coordinator in Santa Fe

Ancestral Lands is looking to fill numerous positions across New Mexico 

New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration seeks paid summer interns

Ski Apache is looking to hire for multiple positions

Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is hiring for numerous firefighter positions

New Mexico Wilderness Alliance seeks a Nancy Morton Wilderness Intern in Albuquerque

Western New Mexico University is looking to fill an Outdoor Leadership faculty position in Silver City

Conservation Corps New Mexico is hiring a Crew Leader and Assistant Crew Leader in Las Cruces

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps has numerous exciting job openings

Taos Ski Valley is looking to hire for multiple positions

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is seeking to fill multiple positions

New Mexico Business Grant Opportunities

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.

Career Opportunities

Economist III (Albuquerque/Santa Fe) Job ID 149824 Posting end date: 12/11/24 Apply Here

Business Resources

• Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 
  The LWCF supports increased public access to and protection for federal public lands and waters — including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and recreation areas — and provides matching grants to state governments for the acquisition and development of public parks and other outdoor recreation sites. Agencies also partner with landowners to support voluntary conservation activities on private lands. This ABQ Journal article provides a helpful overview. 
  Deadline Extended: January 3, 2024 
• Legacy Trails Program Grant
  American Trails has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to support projects that restore, protect, and maintain watersheds on our national forests and grasslands with funding opportunities up to $100K per project. 
  Deadline: December 16, 2024 
• Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Technical Assistance Program 
  U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 
  DOT offers funding for Regional Infrastructure Accelerators that will provide technical assistance to develop improved infrastructure priorities and financing strategies for the accelerated development of transportation projects in the region.
  Deadline: January 9, 2025 
• Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program
  The U.S. Department of Transportation RAISE program provides grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact.  
  Deadline: January 30 
• National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance Grow Wild Grant Program 
  NWSA’s funding program is designed for startup wilderness stewardship groups that need funds to cover the costs of establishing a new organization, existing wilderness stewardship organizations that need funds to expand their work into a new wilderness area, and existing organizations that want to add a wilderness stewardship arm to their programs. 
  Deadline: Rolling  
• Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
  The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant invests in conservation-minded shovel-ready projects. Examples include trail design or construction, signage, river access, whitewater amenities, outdoor classroom infrastructure, trailhead improvements, picnic shelters, and wildlife viewing areas. Projects must be open for public use.* For more details, refer to the grant guide. *Projects on Tribal lands are eligible and do not have to be open to the public but should be open to Tribal members.
  Deadline: Second round of applications for FY25 closes December 30, 2024
• The Conservation Alliance Land & Water Defense Fund 
  Starting January 2025, the Conservation Alliance will open a funding opportunity for grassroots organizations working to protect our public lands, local economies and recreation opportunities.  
• The Clean Car Tax Credit Income tax credit of up to $3,000 for purchase or lease of an electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or fuel cell vehicle. Also offers a credit of up to $25,000 for purchasing and installing a qualified vehicle charger for home or commercial use.
• UNM Rainforest Entrepreneurial Training Videos Videos range from generating a business idea to raising capital and finding investors.
• LiftFund Supports small businesses with limited access to capital through small business loans and technical support.
• State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Program (SSBCI TA) Offers funding opportunities, mentorship, and support tailored specifically to New Mexico small businesses. Program assistance is available in Spanish and English.
• Small Business Training Series from UNM and WESST A training series designed to empower small businesses and entrepreneurs:
  December 13: Social Media Strategies
• Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant $10,000 small business grants available after the applicant completes 2 grant-eligible courses or events. Deadline: December 13.
• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase 1 The Federal SBIR program stimulates technological innovation in the private sector, strengthens the role of small businesses in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improves the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. Deadline: December 16.
• USDA Wood Innovations Program Proposals should support crucial links between resilient, healthy forests, strong rural economies, and jobs in the forestry sector. There are 3 current grant programs accepting applications:
  The Wood Innovations Grant Program – Deadline December 11
  The Community Wood Grant Program – Deadline December 18
  Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant Program – Deadline December 18
• State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Program (SSBCI TA)
  Offers funding opportunities, mentorship, and support tailored specifically to New Mexico small businesses. Program assistance is available in Spanish and English.
• $10K Emerging Entrepreneurs Grant
  Help to close the funding gap for BIPOC entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
• Small Business Training
  December 13: Social Media Strategies
• Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
  $10,000 small business grants available after the applicant completes 2 grant-eligible courses or events. Deadline: December 13.
• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase 1
  The Federal SBIR program stimulates technological innovation in the private sector, strengthens the role of small businesses in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improves the return on investment from Federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. Deadline: December 16.
• USDA Wood Innovations Program
  Proposals should support crucial links between resilient, healthy forests, strong rural economies, and jobs in the forestry sector.
  Wood Innovations Grant – Deadline: December 11.
  Community Wood Grant – Deadline: December 18.
  Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant – Deadline: December 18.

USDA Funding Opportunities 

• 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: 

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)

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)