Dozens of jobs, local and abroad. Funding and grant opportunities. Many windows closing soon.
A Las Cruces Digest Report
Gas Systems Welder Salary: $25.82 Hourly Closing Date: Continuous Click link to apply
Court Clerk I Salary: $16.76 Hourly Closing Date: 12/02/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Codes Enforcement Officer (Revised) Salary: $21.59 Hourly Closing Date: 12/02/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Animal Control Officer (Revised) Salary: $19.80 Hourly Closing Date: 12/02/24 11:59PM Click link to apply
Deputy Director – Wastewater Salary: $85,975.97 – $124,803.95 Annually Closing Date: 12/02/2024 11:59 PM Click on link to apply
Police Cadet Salary: $24.00 Hourly Closing Date: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Utility Rate Analyst Salary: $58,377.90 – $83,406.54 Annually Closing Date: 12/02/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Network Systems Administrator (MVRDA) Salary: $75,440.60 – $117,033.13 Annually Closing Date: 12/02/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Receivable Representative Salary: $15.57 Hourly Closing Date: 12/02/2024 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.
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 November 26, 2024
Biologist (GS 9-11) Grand Forks, ND Closes: 12/10/2024
Physical Science Technician (GS 6-7) Pendleton, OR Closes: 11/29/2024
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
Biologist (GS 12-14) Pullman, WA Closes: 12/02/2024
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
Biological Science Laboratory Technician (GS 7-8) Clay Center, NE Closes: 11/27/2024
General Engineer (GS 12-13) Manhattan, KS Closes: 12/04/2024
Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic (WG 10) Beltsville, MD Closes: 12/03/2024
Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic (WG 10) Beltsville, MD Closes: 12/03/2024
Research Hydrologist (GS 12-14) Tifton, GA Closes: 12/20/2024
Biological Science Technician (GS 5-6) Parlier, CA Closes: 12/04/2024
Previous Listings: ARS Vacancies (as of November 19, 2024)
Student Trainee (Biological Science) (GS 1-2) Lubbock, TX Closes: 12/02/2024
Maintenance Mechanic (WG 10) Charleston, SC Closes: 12/03/2024
Maintenance Worker (WG 8) Ames, IA Closes: 12/03/2024
Maintenance Worker (WG 8) Ames, IA Closes: 12/03/2024
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 positions:
- Communications Engagement Specialist Vacancy Announcement JP-25-027 is currently open until 12/2/2024 Note: This position is open to current and past federal employees
- Program Specialist (Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program) Vacancy Announcement JP-25-010 is currently open until 12/2/2024
- Special Assistant Vacancy announcement JP-25-016 is currently open until 12/2/2024
- Grants Management Specialist Vacancy Announcement JP-25-032 is currently open until 12/2/2024 Note: This position is open to current and past federal employees
- 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.
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!
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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
Position | Grade | Office | Closing | Location |
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Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist | GS-12 or 13 FPL 14 | Engagement | 12/3/2024 | Remote |
Carbon Storage Validation and Testing Program Manager (Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist)-BIL000073 | GS-13 or 14 FPL 15 | Carbon Transport and Storage | 12/2/2024 | Remote |
2025 MLEF Fellow | NA | FECM | 1/25/2025 | Various |
2024 STP Fellow | NA | Various Offices | 12/31/2024 | Various |
Outdoor Recreation Positions Throughout New Mexico
(Listings Posted November 20, 2024 by NM EDD ORD)
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
NM State Land Office is searching for a Biologist/Conservationist (SLO #10117579)
NM Department of Environment is hiring an Environment Scientist & Specialist Operational position (NMED #12060)
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is hiring for numerous firefighter positions
SasquatchXC Campers has multiple positions in Farmington
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
LCPD Increases Pay for Cadets, Officer-Trainees
Application Deadline December 2, 2024
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
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.
Business Resources
- 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)
USDA Accepting Applications for Agribusiness Trade Mission to Guatemala
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for a trade mission to Guatemala City, Guatemala, March 3-7, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating should apply for consideration by December 3.
“We are excited to return to Guatemala after our successful 2018 mission,” said Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. “This trade mission offers an ideal platform to deepen trade ties in the region.”
Guatemala is the largest economy and population center in Central America, and projections suggest continued economic growth. In 2023, Guatemala imported $1.7 billion in U.S. agricultural products, and it became the top market in the region. Honduras and El Salvador imported $1.3 billion and $800 million, respectively. Under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement, all remaining tariffs will phase out by 2025 and further strengthen the position of U.S. products in the region.
The trade mission will provide participants with the opportunity to meet directly with buyers from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador through tailored business-to-business meetings. Foreign Agricultural Service staff and regional experts will also lead market briefings, site visits, and networking events.
Guatemala and its Central American neighbors are members of the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement and offer strong capabilities in logistics, distribution, processing, and cold chain management. Export opportunities exist in the following sectors:
- Poultry, pork, beef, and related products
- Dairy products
- Consumer and processor-oriented foods
- Condiments and sauces
- Soups and food preparations
- Fresh fruit
- Bakery goods, cereals, and pasta
- Chocolate and cocoa products
- Alcoholic beverages, including distilled spirits, wine, and related products
The deadline to apply for the Guatemala trade mission is Tuesday, December 3, 2024. For more information or to apply, visit https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions/guatemala-march-2025.
This will be the second USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission in 2025. USDA plans to lead additional missions to Côte d’Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Mexico, Peru and Taiwan. Application details for these missions will be announced in early 2025.
USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.