Dozens of employment opportunities listed, along with six grant applications and announcements of hiring events throughout our broader community
A Las Cruces Digest Report
Over the course of the past week, Las Cruces Digest received dozens of announcements of open positions, and employers hoping to fill them. To be sure, these are not all local jobs; however, these employers are casting a wide net in hopes of finding help.
Disclaimer: The following links and information are not verified. Las Cruces Digest has received these solicitations in the course of regular business, and is simply passing these links and opportunities on to its readers. Las Cruces Digest makes no warranty nor assurance that any of the listed opportunities will result in gainful employment, nor that any opportunity exists at the linked website. [Las Cruces Digest is not affiliated with any of the entities listed below, and does not profit in any way from readers exploring options presented on this page.]
Outdoor Recreation Positions Throughout New Mexico
- Navarro Research & Engineering Inc. is seeking a Geologist/Environmental Scientist
- SasquatchXc is seeking a Welder, Off-Road Trailer Assembler, Lead Off-Road Trailer Assembler, and a 12V Electrical Assembly Technician in Farmington.
- Nature Niños is looking for a Lead Educator
- Western New Mexico University seeks an Assistant Professor of Outdoor Leadership and an Adjunct Professor of Outdoor Programs
- New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is recruiting a Game and Fish Warden (DGF #40869+) in Santa Fe
- Office of the State Engineer is seeking a Water Resources Professional I (OSE/ISC #65769+) in Roswell
- Energy, Minerals, & Natural Resources Department is hiring a Park Technician at Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park (EMNRD #5563) in Carlsbad and other exciting positions at numerous parks
- Mountain Kids! is hiring a Camp Counselor and Program Director
- Taos Ski Valley is looking to hire for several positions
- New Mexico Forestry Division is hiring for numerous Forestry and Wildland Fire Crews positions
- Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps seeks Crew Members and Crew Leaders
- Conservation Corps New Mexico is hiring Field & Local Crew/Leadership in Las Cruces
- New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts has multiple positions available
- Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is hiring for several positions
We’re seeking multiple Lead Contract Specialists to guide their teams to success through effective contract management.
Our ideal candidates have experience in soliciting, negotiating and administering contracts to procure IT products, services and operational capabilities for customers.
Overview
💲 GS 13, $105,896 – $137,669 per year.
📍 Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
💻 Telework eligible per agency policy.
🏠 Relocation reimbursement eligible
📅 Apply by Oct. 22.
Duties
- As team leader, ensure the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, values and goals are integrated into daily work processes.
- Serve as senior contract specialist and team leader with up to unlimited contracting officer signatory authority.
- Ensure the adequacy of acquisition planning, competition in contracting, preparation of price/cost analyses for designated actions, and small business utilization.
- Develop and/or review complex contractual pricing arrangements and incentives characterized by multiple incentives requiring sophisticated contracting techniques, sharing arrangements such as cost plus incentive fees or fixed-price incentive fees.
- Responsible for assuring standards are maintained; law, policy, procedures and regulations are adhered to.
- Perform procurement oversight for complex, high dollar value solicitations and proposed contractual actions within assigned area.
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.
ARS (USDA Agricultural Research Service) Vacancies as of September 17, 2024
Supv Res Vet Med Officer (Research Leader) (GS 14-15) Ames, IA Closes: 10/17/2024
Research Plant Pathologist (GS 12-13) Frederick, MD Closes: 10/16/2024
Agronomist (Farm Manager) (GS 9-11) Stoneville,MS Closes:09/30/2024
Biological Science Lab Technician (GS 5-6) Parlier, CA Closes:09/23/2024
IT Specialist (Systems Analyst) (GS 12) Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Closes: 09/26/2024
Research Soil Scientist/Research Hydrologist (GS 12-13) Ames, IA Closes: 10/15/2024
Biological Science Laboratory Technician (GS 7-8) Hilo, HI Closes: 09/27/2024
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (GS 9-11) Stoneville, MS Closes: 09/27/2024
Research Agricultural Engineer (GS 12-14) Dawson, GA Closes: 10/17/2024
Biologist (GS 12) Wyndmoor, PACloses: 09/30/2024
Supervisory General Engineer (GS 14) Beltsville, MD Closes: 09/27/2024
Technical Information Specialist (GS 13) Las Cruces, NM Closes: 09/19/2024
Statistician (GS 12) Peoria, IL Closes: 09/26/2024
Maintenance Mechanic (WG 10) Bushland, TX Closes: 09/19/2024
Automotive Worker (WG 8) Beltsville, MD Closes: 09/27/2024
Automotive Worker (WG 8) Beltsville, MD Closes: 09/27/2024
Center Director (RA 00) Gainesville, FL Closes: 10/11/2024
Biologist (Computational Bioinformatics) (GS 11) Las Cruces, NM Closes: 09/25/2024
Biological Science Technician (GS 5-9) Burns, OR Closes: 10/09/2024
Biological Science Technician (GS 5-9) Burns, OR Closes: 10/09/2024
Lead Textile Equipment Operator (WL 9) New Orleans, LA Closes: 09/24/2024
TourismSprint | Doña Ana
Arrowhead Center is offering TourismSprint DoñaAna, a FREE business support program for existing and aspiring business owners in the tourism sector within DoñaAna County. This 6-week virtual business support program will feature a curriculum designed to support participants in developing and strengthening their businesses through guided exploration of the Business Model Canvas. We offer personalized resources, assistance, mentorship, networking opportunities, and connections to business experts who specialize in a variety of fields like digital marketing, accounting, business finance, and social media management. This virtual course can be accessed from the comfort of your home or office.
What’s the Catch?
Space is limited. Be sure to submit your application before the October 1, 2024 deadline.Apply Now!
WSMR Job Announcement!
Notice of announcement for an Office Management Assistant, NK-0303-02.
This is a full performance position with the ATEC WSMR, SURVIVABILITY,
VULNERABILITY AND ASSESMENT DIRECTORATE. We encourage those interested to
apply.
Announcement Open/Close Dates: 09/19/2024 to 09/30/2024
Looking for a great career where you can make a difference in our community? Join LCPS at a job fair for Educational Assistants on Sept. 26 from 10 to 2 p.m. at our main office, 505 S. Main St. in Las Cruces. Bring your resume and enthusiasm! We would love to meet you.
Records and IPRA Clerk Salary: $16.76 Hourly Closing Date: 09/22/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Public Information Request Specialist Salary: $21.96 Hourly Closing Date: 09/22/2024 11:59 PM Click link to apply
Librarian I (Youth Services), Salary: $47,541.52 – $67,152.38 Annually, Closing Date: 09/23/2024. Click link to apply
Gas Services Supervisor, Salary: $75,402.08 – $108,943.12, Closing Date: 09/30/2024 11:59 PM, Click link to apply
Management Analyst II Salary: $63,508.64 – $91,102.96 Closing Date: 09/30/2024 Click link to apply
City of Las Cruces, Fire Cadet (Non-Certified), Salary: $45,136.00 Annually, Closing Date: 10/20/2024, Click link to apply
Survey Technician I Salary: $21.10 Hourly Closing Date: 09/30/2024 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
LCPD Accepting Applications for Upcoming Academy
The Las Cruces Police Department is accepting applications for its training academy that is tentatively set to begin in March 2025.
Applications for Police Cadet must be submitted no later than Dec. 2, 2024.
The starting salary for police cadets, those who are accepted into the academy, is $20 per hour while in the academy. Graduates from the 22-week academy become officer trainees who receive $24 per hour. Officer trainees who successfully complete their one-year probationary status become patrol officers and earn a salary of $28.84 per hour.
LCPD also 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.
Prospective candidates can learn more about the academy by visiting LCPD’s Recruitment Page. Those interested can text “JoinLCPD” to 5753766817 to speak with a recruiter.
The Las Cruces Police Department is allocated 220 commissioned officers. The department currently employs 183 officers.
More information and applications can be found online.
Las Cruces Fire Department
Are you passionate about helping others and serving your community? Are you dedicated to teamwork?
Then join our team, the Las Cruces Fire Department is currently accepting applications for new team members.
Ready to take the first step? Tap the link on our homepage or Text JOINLCFD to 575-219-4942 to apply today!
New Mexico Business Grant Opportunities
Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grants
This grant program supports projects that enhance communities’ outdoor recreation opportunities. Trails, river parks, wildlife viewing areas, and more contribute to economic development, prosperity, and wellness. This grant funds shovel-ready projects that directly add to that access. Ends Sept 30th.
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.
Science and Technology Business Startup Grant
High-growth New Mexico companies in the science and technology field may qualify for a grant of $25,000 – $50,000. Ends Sept 24th.
New Mexico Arts & the Military Mini Grants Program
$2,500 grants to assist organizations in creating and expanding arts programming for military connected participants. Grants can also be used to build organizational capacity to create and expand opportunities for veterans and active-duty service members to engage with the arts. Ends Sept 23rd.
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.
Search more grant opportunities at edd.newmexico.gov/grants.
WSMR represents at NMSU career fair
Representatives from White Sands Missile Range were at the New Mexico State University Career Fair Sept. 17 and 18 to recruit summer interns.
Jessica Sosa, Human Resources Specialist, was present at the event giving out information and taking resumes. She said they talked to a lot of students who were interested in employment at WSMR.
“We are actively looking for our 2025 summer interns and Army Fellows Program allocations,” Sosa said. “Particularly students in the engineering field and operations research analysts.”
The summer intern program is an opportunity for students to come out to WSMR for the summer for a 12-week paid internship, which could lead to a position in the Army Fellows Program in an entry level position.
Marcos Salazar, a recent NMSU engineering graduate, said he worked with WSMR on his capstone project. He said the program helped assess his skills.
When asked what advise he would give to students he said, “Look for opportunities that will help enhance your skills.”
Student Marina Fountain, a mechanical engineer and aerospace engineering student at NMSU, said she is interested in WSMR because they are in the area. She also had family members who worked at WSMR.
She said it was nice to have WSMR representatives at the fair to facilitate getting information.
By Miriam Rodriguez
WSMR Public Affairs
