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Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Santa Fe. Please read this section about our application process.

Resumes and Cover Letters will be invited from qualified applicants and must be submitted through the City's online employment opportunities portal. Resumes will not be used to determine qualifications, unless the position is Exempt-At-Will. Classified, Term, or Temporary positions require an application. 

 

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PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR

Code: 390-7

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PUB UTILITIES ADMIN

Group: EXEMPT AT

Job Class: PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR

Posting Start: 04/06/2026

Posting End: 06/30/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $69.71-$79.32



Under the general direction of the City Manager, to direct the operations and staff of the Environmental Services, Wastewater Management, Utility Billing/Customer Service and Water Divisions and Environmental Compliance and Enterprise Fund Analysis sections of the Public Utilities Department.

POLICE CHIEF

Code: 466-6

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE ADMINISTRATION

Group: EXEMPT AT

Job Class: POLICE CHIEF

Posting Start: 05/29/2026

Posting End: 07/31/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $71.90-$104.26


Description: Police Chief


The Police Chief oversees and directs all activities of the Police Department for the City and for surrounding areas in certain mutual aid circumstances. Responsibilities include strategic planning for use of resources, coordinating the activities of the department with those of other local departments and ensuring that services provided and development plans are of the highest quality. Work involves responsibility for control and coordination of police activities, including budget and fiscal control; ensures that public order is maintained throughout the city; that laws and ordinances are enf....

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EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER

Code: 473-4

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: TRANSIT

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER

Posting Start: 05/28/2026

Posting End: 06/28/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.34-$26.59



To service automobiles, trucks, light and heavy equipment, and attachments.

YOUTH SPECIALIST TEEN CENTER

Code: 476-4

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: YOUTH SPECIALIST

Posting Start: 06/04/2026

Posting End: 07/04/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.34-$26.59


Description: Youth Specialist


Performs coordination duties regarding recreational, educational, instructional, and sporting activities and events. Oversees and coordinates activities of volunteers, summer youth program staff, and patrons engaged in city sponsored and organized recreational, educational, instructional, and sporting activities and events.

POLICE CADET

Code: 67-2

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE OPERATIONS

Group: NON UNION

Job Class: POLICE CADET

Posting Start: 07/11/2025

Posting End: 07/10/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $23.41-$33.94


Description: Police Cadet


TEST DATE: Every 2nd Saturday of the month

This is a training position whereby new recruits are observed and evaluated as to their suitability for police work, while they observe
and assist experienced Police Officers in general duty police work.

POLICE LATERAL (POLICE OFFICER/SENIOR POLICE OFFICER)

Code: 68-2

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE OPERATIONS

Group: POLICE UNI

Job Class: POLICE LATERAL

Posting Start: 07/14/2025

Posting End: 07/13/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $24.61-$24.61


Description: Police Lateral


TEST DATE: Every 2nd Saturday of the month

Employees perform the full range of general duty police work including: patrols, issuing citations, making arrests, transporting
prisoners, crime prevention, serving warrants, investigating motor vehicle accidents, interviewing witnesses, answering calls
involving misdemeanors and felonies, and other law enforcement duties. This employee patrols assigned residential and
commercial areas by car or on foot and investigates and reports unusual conditions and complaints; enforces traffic codes by patrol
and citation of violations. May direct traffic at school crossings, special eve....

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SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Code: 416-3

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Posting Start: 06/02/2026

Posting End: 07/02/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $19.26-$27.92


Description: Swim Instructor


Promotes community engagement at City of Santa Fe swimming pools by delivering instruction on swimming techniques, water safety, aerobics, and exercise. Supports the safe and effective operation of City of Santa Fe swimming pools by lifeguarding, enforcing pool rules, monitoring safety, and performing rescues, administering first aid, checking locker rooms, cleaning pool areas, and maintaining pool chemical balance.

AIRPORT OPERATIONS OFFICER

Code: 422-4

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: AIRPORT

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: AIRPORT OPERATIONS OFFICER

Posting Start: 05/06/2026

Posting End: 06/05/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $28.45-$41.26



Under the direct supervision of the Airport Operations Manager, the Airport Operations Officer is a technical and compliance driven position that is responsible for maintaining airport safety, security, and operational efficiency. This position is responsible for conducting inspections of the airfield, terminal facilities, and other airport facilities/property, and takes corrective action on any unsafe or hazardous condition. This position also provides continuous monitoring of airport activity and responds to incidents and emergency events as required to provide necessary support.

LIFEGUARD TRAINEE

Code: 428-3

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: TEMPORARY

Job Class: LIFEGUARD TRAINEE

Posting Start: 05/05/2026

Posting End: 06/05/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17.50-$50.00


Description: Lifeguard Trainee


The Swim Pool Lifeguard Trainee position. Through training, education and seminars provided by the City of Santa Fe, trainees are expected to advance to Swim Pool Lifeguard. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with City policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the community.

PARKS SUPERINTENDENT

Code: 429-2

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PARKS, TRAILS & WATERSHED

Group: NON UNION

Job Class: PARKS SUPERINTENDENT

Posting Start: 05/05/2026

Posting End: 06/07/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $36.31-$52.66


Description: Parks Superintendent


Performs difficult skilled technical work planning, coordinating, supervising, and participating in the operations, maintenance, and repair of parks, grounds, and City facilities, preparing, and maintaining appropriate records, and related work as apparent or assigned.

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