Employment and Grant Opportunities for the Week Ending September 27, 2024

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

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!

Office of Justice Programs: Open Opportunities

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program —
State Solicitation | BJA
Grants.gov deadline: 10/10/2024 | JustGrants deadline: 10/17/2024

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program —
Local Solicitation | BJA
Grants.gov deadline: 10/16/2024 | JustGrants deadline: 10/22/2024

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

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

USAJOBS URL: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/809860900?fbclid=IwY2xjawFZTf5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfQpWAKAJUeBwFczCEXpgdWZh8byj_pU7_tSBnpcQ2Y39XkgoyTdRylBMQ_aem_8M7Y7Hi6SZsUPfLy4s7RPw

Are you a cybersecurity specialist looking for your next challenge? Would it help if it was waterfront?

We’re hiring an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to advise our commander, senior management and subordinate information system security managers regarding network threat mitigation.

Overview

    💲  GS 13, $128,354 – $175,422 per year.
    📍  Norfolk, Virginia.
    💻  Telework eligible per agency policy.
    🏠  Possible relocation incentives per agency policy.
    📅  Apply by Oct. 27.

Duties

• Compile cybersecurity resource requirements, NSIP Action Plan and cost projections of directed cybersecurity actions and develop documentation for POM and other resource processes.
• Serve as the network security technical lead, subject matter expert and focal point for all operational network security issues to include advising senior leadership on critical day-to-day operations and security of the DISA Endpoint and Global Services networks.
• Participate with the branch chief in setting priorities and short range (weekly, daily and monthly) planning and administration. Review JPH policy and develop command policy and procedures that implement NSIP subprograms and initiatives.
• Provide advice to commander, senior management and subordinate information system security managers regarding measures to mitigate a threat to systems and networks located in the command.
• Evaluate network security configuration and perform on-site network security assessment. Review current and planned network architecture and topology. Analyze network access control.

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.

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.

USDA Funding Opportunities

• Rural Development’s (RD) Rural Energy for America Program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers (including urban and innovative) and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Apply by Sept. 30, 2024.    

• RD and the Healthy Food Financing Initiative are now accepting funding inquiry submissions for the Food Access and Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund which aims to improve access to fresh, healthy food through food retail and food retail supply chain projects. Submit Funding Inquiry Form by Oct. 14, 2024. (new) 

• Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center are making available over $3.7 million to farm and food businesses in first round of Business Builder Grants. Apply by Oct. 15, 2024. 

• American Forests and U.S. Forest Service announced $12 million in The Tree Equity Catalyst Fund for faith-based and frontline environmental justice organizations advancing Tree Equity. Apply by Oct. 25, 2024. (new) 

• Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Organic Certification Cost Share Program provides cost share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products who are obtaining or renewing their certification under the National Organic Program. Apply by Oct. 31, 2024. 

• AMS and Appalachia Regional Food Business Center are making available $3.32 million in Business Builder subawards to support food and farm business development, market access, and processing, aggregation, and distribution infrastructure. Apply by Nov. 1, 2024. (new) 

• 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):

U.S. Department of Interior Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program provides financial support for federally recognized Tribal Nations and authorized Tribal organizations to address current and future climate change impacts on Tribal Treaty and Trust including food sovereignty and conservation practices. Apply by Oct. 18, 2024.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Open Opportunities: 

Sustainable Materials Management Grants for the Southeast (Region 4) provides funding to address municipal recycling markets and prevent food loss and waste. Apply by Oct. 31, 2024. (new)

Healthy Communities Grant Program for New England (Region 1) works directly with communities to reduce environmental risks to protect and improve human health and the quality of life. Apply by Nov. 1, 2024.

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)

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)

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.  

ARS Vacancies as of September 24, 2024
(USDA Agricultural Research Service)

Maintenance Worker (WG 7) Beltsville, MD Closes: 10/07/2024 

Maintenance Worker (WG 7) Beltsville, MD Closes: 10/07/2024 

Hydrologic Technician (GS 7-9) Jonesboro, AR Closes: 10/07/2024 

Biological Science Technician (GS 5-7) Burns, OR Closes: 10/07/2024 

Center Director WRRC (RA 00) Albany, CA Closes: 10/22/2024 

Secretary (Office Automation) (GS 9) Beltsville, MD Closes: 10/04/2024 

Biological Science Laboratory Technician (GS 7-9) Athens, GA Closes: 10/04/2024 

Physical Science Technician (GS 5-7) Tifton, GA Closes: 10/04/2024 

Secretary (OA) (GS 6-7) Lubbock, TX Closes: 09/27/2024 

Physical Science Technician (GS 5-7) Tifton, GA Closes: 10/04/2024 

Microbiologist (GS 9-11) Athens, GA Closes: 10/04/2024 

Biological Science Technician (GS 7-9) Prosser, WA Closes: 10/03/2024 

Supv Res Gene/Soil Scientist/Ag Engnr/Microbiologist (GS 14-15) Florence, SC Closes: 10/18/2024 

Ecologist/Agronomist/Physical Scientist (GS 11) Ames, IA Closes: 10/02/2024 

Biological Science Technician (GS 7-9) Davis, CA Closes: 10/02/2024 

Biological Science Technician (GS 7-9) Byron, GA Closes: 10/02/2024 

Administrative Officer (GS 12) Corvallis, OR Closes: 10/08/2024 

Administrative Officer (GS 12) Corvallis, OR Closes: 10/08/2024 

Microbiologist (GS 11) Albany, CA Closes: 10/01/2024 

Biological Science Technician (GS 7-9) State College, PA Closes: 10/01/2024 

Research Soil Scientist/Research Agronomist (GS 12-14) Temple, TX Closes: 09/27/2024 

Physical Science Technician (GS 5-6) Peoria, IL Closes: 10/01/2024 

Facility Operations Specialist (GS 9-11) Fargo, ND Closes: 10/01/2024 

DOJ’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Announces Two Job Openings for
Writer-Editor

Join our team! OJJDP works with national, state, local, and Tribal organizations to prevent juvenile delinquency, improve the juvenile justice system, and protect children.

Writer-Editor: GS-13 (two vacancies).

The incumbent will write and edit a broad range of products and content to support OJJDP’s communications about its juvenile justice and child protection programs and initiatives. Duties include writing briefing materials, speeches, and talking points for agency leadership; reviewing publications, media releases, and other material for clarity, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and responsiveness; and overseeing the editing of products associated with grantmaking activities, including notices of funding opportunities and funding recommendation memos.                                                                                      

To learn more and apply, visit USAJobs.gov. 

Apply by October 3, 2024. 

Apply Now

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

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.

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.