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WELCOME TO THE CITY OF SANTA FE JOB OPPORTUNITIES PORTAL


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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CITY MANAGER

Code: 343-3

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CITY MANAGER

Group: EXEMPT AT

Job Class: CITY MANAGER

Posting Start: 12/01/2025

Posting End: 02/15/2026

SALARY RANGE: $84.13-$103.37


Description: City Manager


The City of Santa Fe invites applications for the position of CITY MANAGER. The new City Manager will report directly to newly elected Mayor Michael Garcia and will lead a team of approximately 1400 employees.

The City of Santa Fe operates as a Strong Mayor city. The Mayor serves as the City's Chief Executive and also chairs a Governing Body, consisting of the Mayor and 8 City Councilors. He will appoint the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk, subject to confirmation by Councilors.

Under the City Charter, the City Manager appoints the other City department directors. ....

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PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Code: 391-8

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PUB WORKS ADMIN

Group: EXEMPT AT

Job Class: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Posting Start: 12/18/2025

Posting End: 02/27/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $69.11-$79.32


Description: Public Works Director


Public Works Director

The City of Santa Fe invites applications for the position of PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. The new Public Works Director will be appointed by and will report directly to the City Manager. The City Public Works Department has an authorized staff of 387, operating within the following Divisions: Transit, Complete Streets, Parking, Facilities Maintenance, Public Works Administration, and Parks, Trails and Watershed. The Public Works Director is assisted by an Transit Director of Operations and Maintenance, Transit Director of Administration, Complete Streets Division Dire....

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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM AIDE

Code: 434-3

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: TEMPORARY

Job Class: SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM AIDE

Posting Start: 01/20/2026

Posting End: 03/20/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $15.00-$15.00



Recruitment Closing 3/20/2026

To assist in providing and conducting recreational, instructional and educational programs and activities for children ages 6-18 for the Summer Youth Program.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM ASST SUPERVISOR

Code: 435-2

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: TEMPORARY

Job Class: SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM ASST SUP

Posting Start: 01/20/2026

Posting End: 03/20/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $15.00-$16.00



Recruitment Closing 03/20/2026

To assist with supervision and provision of recreational, instructional and educational programs and activities for children ages 6- 18 throughout the Summer Youth Program.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Code: 436-3

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: TEMPORARY

Job Class: SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM SUP

Posting Start: 01/20/2026

Posting End: 03/20/2026



Recruitment Closing 03/20/2026

Hourly Rate - $20.00

To supervise, plan and coordinate recreational, instructional and educational programs and activities for children ages 6-18 at various school sites for the Summer Youth Program within the Community Services Department.

LIFEGUARD TRAINEE

Code: 438-6

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: TEMPORARY

Job Class: LIFEGUARD TRAINEE

Posting Start: 01/22/2026

Posting End: 02/22/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $15.00-$50.00


Description: Lifeguard Trainee


Recruitment Closing 2/22/2026

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.

TEMPORARY SWIM POOL LIFEGUARD

Code: 445-9

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: TEMPORARY

Job Class: TEMP SWIM POOL LIFEGUARD

Posting Start: 01/28/2026

Posting End: 02/28/2026

Salary: $15.00-$15.00



Recruitment Closing 2/28/2026

Responsible for swimmer/patron safety by enforcing swimming pool rules and for basic pool maintenance.

Hourly Rate: $17.50

PW PROJECT MANAGER III

Code: 449-8

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: STREETS & DRAINAGE MAINT

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: PW PROJECT MANAGER III

Posting Start: 02/04/2026

Posting End: 02/25/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $32.94-$47.76


Description: PW Project Manager III


Recruitment Closing: 02/25/2026
Performs a variety of project management and administrative tasks related to capital improvement projects.

AUTO MECHANIC

Code: 456-6

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: AUTO MECHANIC

Posting Start: 02/03/2026

Posting End: 02/15/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $20.22-$29.32


Description: Auto Mechanic


Recruitment Closing 02/15/2026

Performs intermediate skilled trades work repairing and maintaining diesel and gas vehicles and compressed natural gas (CNG)- powered vehicles, motorized equipment, and machinery for the City of Santa Fe.

STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Code: 459-5

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: STREETS & DRAINAGE MAINT

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Posting Start: 02/05/2026

Posting End: 02/16/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $19.26-$27.92



End Date:02/16/2026
Assists in maintenance of streets, drainage structures, pothole patching, concrete work, and general labor tasks.

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