Employment and Funding Opportunities as of November 6, 2024

Gas Systems Welder Salary: $25.82 Hourly Closing Date: Continuous 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

Building Inspector I Salary: $22.85 Hourly Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply

Transit Route Supervisor Salary: $49,502.75 – $70,093.92 Annually 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

Street Maintenance Crew Leader Salary: $21.10 Hourly Closing Date: 11/18/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply

911 Call Taker (MRVDA-REVISED) Salary: $19.28 Hourly Closing Date: 11/18/2024 11:59 PM 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

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

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:

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.

For more information on NMED’s website, please visit: Air Quality Bureau, Climate Change Bureau  Radiation Control Bureau

We’re #hiring an Administrative Assistant, Special/Executive to join the NMDA Director’s Office in Las Cruces. Scan the QR code to check out all of our employment opportunities.

To view this job posting, visit https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/admin-asst-special-executive-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states-0cf03aee-7494-4f09-8378-a34da15d1073?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR296uVCifj8KeDj16Ie-x9V9DiCxeRsvqd33yFVaAH6VFZBpvbOcjwunKI_aem_1McX_QetyU-0wRTCHZ0gyQ

ARS Vacancies as of November 5 2024

Program Specialist (GS 12) Las Cruces, NM Closes: 11/06/2024 

Interdisciplinary Research Scientist (GS 12-15) Las Cruces, NM Closes: 11/22/2024 

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 

Chemist (GS 13-14) Grand Forks, ND Closes: 11/22/2024 

Chemist (GS 13-14) Grand Forks, ND Closes: 11/22/2024 Secretary (Office Automation) (GS 6) Ames, IA Closes: 11/19/2024 

Research Biologist/Chemist (GS 12-13) Kearneysville, WV Closes: 12/03/2024 

Biological Science Laboratory Technician (GS 5-7) Geneva, NY Closes: 11/15/2024 

Research Animal Scientist (GS 12-14) Bushland, TX Closes: 12/03/2024 

Mobile Equipment Servicer (WG 6) Ames, IA Closes: 11/14/2024 

Supv Res Geneticist/Soil Sci/Ag Eng/Microbiologist (GS 14-15) Florence, SC Closes: 11/14/2024 

STUDENT TRAINEE (OFFICE AUTOMATION) (GS 3-5) Athens, GA Closes: 11/14/2024 

STUDENT TRAINEE (OFFICE AUTOMATION) (GS 3-4) Athens, GA Closes: 11/14/2024 

Secretary (Office Automation) (GS 6) Manhattan, KS Closes: 11/13/2024 

Res Ag Eng/Agronomist/Biologist/Soil Scientist (GS 12-15) Beltsville, MD Closes: 11/29/2024 

Electrical Worker (WG 8) Manhattan, KS Closes: 11/14/2024 

Electrical Worker (WG 8) Manhattan, KS Closes: 11/14/2024 

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

• 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 November 6, 2024 by NM EDD ORD)

SasquatchXC Campers has multiple positions in Farmington

New Mexico Wilderness Alliance seeks a Wyss Fellow Conservation Organizer and paid a Nancy Morton Wilderness Intern in Albuquerque

NM Department of Environment is looking for an Environment Scientist & Specialist Operational (NMED #12060)

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

The New Mexico Forestry Division is seeking Firefighter Crew Members in Las Vegas, NM (EMNRD #10116226+)

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

The Mountain Center is seeking a Therapeutic Adventure Program Project Coordinator and a Harm Reduction Outreach Worker 

Taos Ski Valley is looking to hire for multiple positions

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

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.

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:
  November 8: Marketing 101
  November 22: Understanding Small Business Loan Options December 13: Social Media Strategies
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses 12-week program provides business education, support services, and access to capital for small businesses. Deadline: November 6.
• State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula RFP The Department of Workforce Solutions is seeking proposals for pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship programs as part of the Energizing, Building and Connecting through Apprenticeship Program focusing on infrastructure and clean energy. Deadline: November 15.
• 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

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: 

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)

Community Change Grants Program supports environmental and climate justice activities. Apply by Nov. 21, 2024.  

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)