It’s National Apprenticeship Week–Employment and Funding Opportunities as of November 21, 2024

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

Purchasing Specialist II Salary: $25.82 Hourly Closing Date: 11/25/2024 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

Receivable Representative Salary: $15.57 Hourly Closing Date: 12/02/2024 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.

Veterans’ Employment and Training Service

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is celebrating its 10^th anniversary from November 17-23, 2024. Since NAW’s beginning in 2015, Registered Apprenticeship has flourished as a way to create the highly skilled workforce necessary to modernize our country’s infrastructure, build clean energy technologies, strengthen our cybersecurity defense ecosystem, and build a stronger care economy. 

NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry representatives, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and Federal, State, and Local government agencies host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship.

Registered apprenticeships offer numerous benefits for both veterans and employers. They offer veterans the opportunity to gain paid work experience and a portable nationally-recognized credential. 90% of apprentices retain employment after completing an apprenticeship and make an average starting salary of $80,000.

Registered apprenticeships help businesses recruit a diverse and highly skilled workforce to create a pipeline of workers in a variety of industries. Registered Apprenticeships reduce turnover while improving productivity and profitability because businesses are able to retain top talent.

Join us as the U.S. Department of Labor highlights “National Apprenticeship Week 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation.”

• Monday, November 18: Youth and Young Adult Apprenticeship Day
• Tuesday, November 19: Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries and Around the Globe
• Wednesday, November 20: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations
• Thursday, November 21: Women in Apprenticeship
• Friday, November 22: Federal Apprenticeship and Veterans in Apprenticeship

We’d love to highlight how your organization is supporting our military connected community through apprenticeships. Tag DOL VETS on X or LinkedIn and use the hashtags #NAW2024, #ApprenticeshipUSA, and #DecadeofNAW.

We’re excited to celebrate NAW 2024, and we hope you are too. If your organization is interested in starting a Registered Apprenticeship program, reach out to one of our Regional Veteran Employment Coordinators today!

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

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.

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 19, 2024

Program Support Assistant (Office Automation) (GS 7) Pullman, WA Closes: 11/22/2024 

Lead Biological Science Technician (Animal)(GS 7) Ames, IA Closes: 11/22/2024 

Res Ag Engr/Mech Engr/Elct Engr/Physicist (GS 11-15) Las Cruces, NM Closes: 12/19/2024 

STUDENT TRAINEE (BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE) (GS 4) Orono, ME Closes: 11/25/2024 

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 

Bio Science Laboratory Technician (Recent Graduate) (GS 4-5) Morris, MN Closes: 11/26/2024 

Supervisory Security Specialist (GS 13) Manhattan, KS Closes: 11/26/2024 

Supervisory Security Specialist (GS 13) Manhattan, KS Closes: 11/26/2024 

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.

Office of Justice Programs: Open Opportunities

• 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

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 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

Tired of the fast life and slow traffic of the Washington, D.C., area but want to stay in government service? We might have the job for you!

We’re hiring two IT Cybersecurity Specialists (INFOSEC) at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. In this position, you’ll be responsible for developing policies and procedures to ensure information systems are reliable, accessible and secure.

Overview

    💲  GG 12-13, $117,962 – $175,422 per year
    📍  Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania
    💻  Telework eligible per agency policy
    🏠  Possible relocation incentives per agency policy
    📅  Apply on USAJobs by Nov. 27

Duties

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs.
• Perform cybersecurity operations evaluations, audits and reviews, and assess systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Implement, maintain and conduct on-site and remote/virtual analyses of information system standard security products and associated systems.
• Provide technical reports to management that depict the status of the security products and the holistic security posture of the applicable operations at the site, or areas under evaluation.
• Prepare and present formal and informal briefings to management and other organizations on assigned projects.

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

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 22: Understanding Small Business Loan Options December 13: Social Media Strategies
• 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
• 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
  November 22: Understanding Small Business Loan Options
  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: 

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)