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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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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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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.

TEMP LIFEGUARD

Code: 480-4

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: TEMPORARY

Job Class: TEMP SWIM POOL LIFEGUARD

Posting Start: 06/05/2026

Posting End: 07/05/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17.50-$17.50


Description: Temporary Lifeguard


Part-Time

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

RESPITE CARE PROVIDER

Code: 483-4

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: SENIOR SERVICES

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: RESPITE CARE PROVIDER

Posting Start: 06/10/2026

Posting End: 07/10/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.34-$26.59


Description: Respite Care Provider


Hiring for Multiple Positions

Provide compassionate care to elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s or other related illnesses or disorders. Supports a high quality of life for elderly individuals by providing in-home and personal care, such as assistance with housekeeping, cooking, personal care, and grooming, escorting the client to appointments and social functions, assisting with paying bills and taking prescribed medications, engaging in light exercise and other related activities. Observes client for changes in health and well-being, regularly documents activities and observations, and communicates with supervisor, fami....

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PT SWIM POOL LIFEGUARD II

Code: 487-5

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: SWIM POOL LIFEGUARD II

Posting Start: 06/11/2026

Posting End: 07/11/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $19.26-$27.92


Description: Swim Pool Lifeguard II


Part-Time

Promote community engagement by delivering quality customer service, safety, and effective operation of the City of Santa Fe swimming pools by lifeguarding, enforcing rules, monitoring safety, performing rescues, administering first aid, checking locker rooms, cleaning pool areas, and maintaining pool chemical balance. Lifeguard II will organize lifeguards in pool coverage rotations, log and report all chemical checks and balances, fulfill the role of a lead worker.

LIFEGUARD TRAINEE

Code: 488-4

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: TEMPORARY

Job Class: LIFEGUARD TRAINEE

Posting Start: 06/11/2026

Posting End: 07/11/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17.50-$50.00


Description: Lifeguard Trainee


Part-Time

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.

FT SWIM POOL LIFEGUARD

Code: 489-4

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: SWIM POOL LIFEGUARD

Posting Start: 06/11/2026

Posting End: 07/11/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.34-$26.59


Description: Swim Pool Lifeguard


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

PT REGISTRATION RECORDS SPECIALIST

Code: 493-9

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: RECREATION

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: REGISTRATION RECORDS SPEC

Posting Start: 06/12/2026

Posting End: 07/03/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.34-$26.59



Part-Time

Assists Administrative Manager with daily operations and supervision of the front desk staff for all customer check in, center access, registration, and center related activities. Emphasis is on program registration, pass sales, customer service, public relations, staff support services emergency and safety procedures and all associated records and reports.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Code: 495-8

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Group: EXEMPT AT

Job Class: EMER MGMT ASST DIR

Posting Start: 06/17/2026

Posting End: 07/15/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $40.04-$58.05



The Emergency Management Assistant Director serves as a senior leadership role within the office of Emergency Management, focusing on the preparedness mission area of emergency management. The position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of emergency preparedness including emergency operations planning, identifying organizational and equipment needs, enhancing citywide emergency response capabilities, and directing comprehensive training and exercise programs. The Assistant Director leads collaborative planning processes, manages complex emergency preparedness initiatives, and ensures th....

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NON-CDL TRANSIT DRIVER

Code: 497-8

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: TRANSIT

Group: AFSCME

Job Class: NON-CDL TRANSIT DRIVER

Posting Start: 06/12/2026

Posting End: 07/12/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.34-$26.59


Description: Non CDL Transit Driver


To provide safe and reliable transportation to eligible participants of the Santa Fe Ride program within the City of Santa Fe

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