City of Artesia Job Openings

The City of Artesia is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment
to customer service, quality improvement and cultural diversity.

Please apply through the NM Employment Office located at 704 West Main Artesia, NM or mail applications to PO Box 1310 Artesia NM 88211 attention Human Resources.

 

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 City of Artesia  Attn: Bill Thalman  PO Box 1310 Artesia, NM  88211-1310                                                                                                                                      

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            JOB LISTINGS

1.    Police Officer      Open until filled 

2.    Title V Part-time COA Senior Center Van Driver   Open until filled

3.     Wastewater Operator II   Closes 3/17/05

4.    Maintenance Technician/Recreation Worker   Open until filled

5.    Apprentice Mechanic I  Closes 3/24/05

6.    Recreation Aides / Recreation Leaders   Closes 4/28/05

7.    Summer Youth Workers    Closes 4/28/05

8.    Part-time (16 hour per week) Airport Attendant    Open until filled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Police Officers

School Resource Officers & Team Leaders

 

Are you looking for?

  • A quality, progressive, community oriented law enforcement agency. An opportunity to use your skills in specialty assignments such as investigations, gang team, drug team, arson investigations, domestic violence team, field officer training, K-9 handlers, undercover officers, vehicle collision investigators, bike patrol team leaders, GREAT, DARE, School Resource Officers and more.

§         Opportunities for promotion to Corporal, Sergeant and Lieutenant positions.

§         An agency where you can challenge yourself and better the community you serve.

§         An agency where employees can earn annual merit increases of 2% to 5% based on performance.

§         Generous training opportunities including training at a world class Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

§         A community with one of the best public school systems in New Mexico.

If you answered yes, we want to talk to you about a career with the Artesia Police Department.

ENTRY PAY SCALE:

Police Officer 0-2Years*

PD1

$2,340 per month

Police Officer 3-5 Years*

PD2

$2,398 per month

Police Officer 6-10 Years*

PD3

$2,458 per month

Police Officer 11-15 Years*

PD4

$2,520 per month

Police Officer 16+*

PD5

$2,583 per month

 

*Employees are eligible for a 2% to 5% increase annually based on performance as measured through the evaluation process until reaching the top of the pay scale.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicant must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
  • Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
  • Applicant must pass a rigid background check.
    • Applicant cannot have been convicted of any felonies, nor a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
    • Applicant cannot have a conviction for Driving While Intoxicated (D.W. I.) within the past seven years.
    • Applicant cannot have a conviction for Domestic Battery.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
  • Applicant must be able to pass a written entrance exam & physical agility test.
  • Applicant must pass a post-offer pre-employment physical, psychological and vision examination. 
  • Applicant must pass rigid drug screen requirements.
  • Must obtain certification as a State of New Mexico Police Officer prior to obtaining non-probationary status.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must live or relocate to within (15) miles of thirteenth and Main within ninety (90) days of hire. 

Department Information:

 

  • The Artesia Police Department’s authorized strength is 32 officers, including Public Safety Director.

 

  • The Artesia Police Department provides a take home patrol vehicle for each officer. Each vehicle is fully equipped for patrol functions.

 

  • All newly hired officers are outfitted with a complete uniform, including leathers. The cost is paid by the city.

 

  • Officers have the choice of providing their own weapon, from an approved list, or having one issued by the department. The Artesia Police Department currently provides a Sig Sauer 45mm semi-automatic to those officers who choose not to provide their own weapon.

 

  • Officers have access to the firing range, gymnasium, weight room and other facilities at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) located in Artesia.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Paid Vacation
    • 2 weeks 1-4 years
    • 3 weeks 5-9 years
    • 4 weeks 10-19 years
    • 5 weeks 20+ years
  • Twelve (12) sick leave days per year
  • Two (2) miscellaneous leave days per year
  • Bereavement leave
  • Nine (9) paid holidays per year
  • Medical Insurance 75% paid, including dependants, by the City
  • Dental Insurance 50% paid, including dependants, by the City
  • Term Life Insurance 100% paid
  • Disability Insurance (short and long term) 100% paid
  • Vision Insurance 100% paid
  • Choice of NM Public Employees (PERA) or City of Artesia Retirement Plan
  • Employee pays only 5%, City matches with 10%-12% depending on plan

Community Information:

 

  • Population
    • 12,000 (approximately)
  • Climate
    • Average Annual Temperature 60°
    • Average Annual Rainfall 12"
    • Average Relative Humidity 30%
  • Education
    • Artesia Public Schools- 4500 students
    • Ranked as one of the best public school systems in NM
    • ENMU-Roswell
    • NMSU-Carlsbad
    • Artesia Vocational Training Center
    • Northwood University

       

Other Information

 

To apply:

 

  • Call Bill Thalman, HR Director (505) 746-2122 ext. 1014 or
  • Email bthalman@artesianm.com or
  • Download application and mail to P.O. Box 1310, Artesia NM 88211

 

 

 

 

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CITY OF ARTESIA

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Posted Date: 12/28/04                        Posting No: 12-04-004            Closing Date:  until filled        

 

There is a Title V part-time position available for the job of: Senior Center Van Driver

 

PAY SCALE:   $5.15/ hr

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess all of the skills and abilities listed under this section on the job description to be considered for this position.

 

§         Must be 55 years of age or older and meet income guidelines according to State Regulations.

§         Experienced driver with current chauffeurs drivers license.

§         Defensive driving course and first aid class preferred.

§         Bilingual preferred.

 

This position is funded through Title V funds provided by the State of New Mexico and is subject to the requirements of the Title V program which include:

 

§       Applicant must be 55 years old or older

§       Applicant must meet certain income requirements as outlined in the Title V funding (see below).

                                             DHHS Poverty Guidelines

Family Size

100% of Poverty

125% of Poverty

1

$9310

$11,640

2

$12,490

$15,615

3

$15,670

$19,590

4

$18,850

$23,565

5

$22,030

$27,540

6

$22,210

$31,515

7

$28,390

$35,490

8

$31,570

$39,465

For Each additional person, add

$3,180

$3,975

 

 

 

 

DUTIES: This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in the classification.

 

§         Driving the senior citizens van.

§         Assist answering the telephone when needed.

§         Fill in to help clean the center when custodian is absent.

§         Assists with center activities.

§         Plan routes to accommodate several passengers to conserve gas.

§         Must maintain van at all times – monitoring oil, gas, battery, tires, keeping the van clean, etc.

§         Other tasks and duties in related work not outlined here, but may be required, as designated by the supervisor.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS and OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: Possessing some or all of the skills and abilities listed in this section will make a candidate more competitive.

 

§         Operate a 16 passenger van

§         Basic auto maintenance.

§         Must be responsible and sensitive to the needs and physical well being of all the passengers at all times.

§         Work well with older people.

§         Ability to pass first aid, CPR and defensive driving courses.  

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS:

 

  • Apply by completing a City of Artesia Job Application. Job Posting Applications may be picked up from The NM Department of Labor or at www.Artesianm.com.

 

  • Ensure that the application and any additional documents are delivered to the Department of Labor by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. Applicants will be pre-screened according to the above qualifications.  Selection will be recommended by the Interview panel to the Mayor. Appointment will be made by the Mayor with the consent of the governing body.

 

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

 

If you are planning to apply for this job and, due to a disability, need assistance in applying for this job, please notify Human Resources Department at (505) 746-2122 ext. 1014.

 

The City of Artesia provides the following benefits for this position: 

§         Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

§         Three (3) miscellaneous leave days per year

§         Nine (9) paid holidays

§         No medical or retirement benefits

 

THE CITY OF ARTESIA is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in illegal Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

      

 

      

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