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Benefits

The City of Sunland Park offers a competitive employee package that includes the following:

  • Medical, dental and vision to employees and their dependents
  • Basic Life
  • Retirement benefits through the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Paid sick and annual leave
  • Paid holiday leave

The City of Sunland Park is now accepting applications for the following positions: 

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Community & Economic Development Director
Starting Pay: $60,000

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Architecture or related field
  2. Four (4) years’ experience in urban/rural planning, community development, economic development and/or grant administration
  3. Two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
  4. Be able to obtain a State of New Mexico Building Inspector’s Certification within one year, as required by General Construction Bureau of Construction Industries
  5. Valid Driver License
  6. Must pass background check.

Deadline to Apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Economic Development Specialist
Starting Pay: $40,000

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in economic development, urban or regional planning, business or public administration, economics, or related field.
  2. Two (2) years related professional level experience.  A combination of education, experience and training will be applied in accordance with City of Sunland Park Policy
  3. Valid Driver License
  4. Must pass background check.

Deadline to Apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Business Programs Coordinator
Starting Pay: $47,562

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in urban or regional planning, marketing, economic development, business or public administration, economics or related field.
  2. Three (3) years of professional level experience in economic development, marketing, research, business development, commercial real estate/development, urban planning, community development and/or redevelopment.  A combination of education, experience and training will be applied in accordance with City of Sunland Park Policy
  3. Valid Driver License
  4. Must pass background check.

Deadline to Apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Environmental Program Specialist
Starting Pay: $44,999

Minimum Qualification:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science or environmental studies; geography; natural science; physical science; civil, environmental or geological engineering; planning; public policy studies or public administration; landscape architecture; urban planning or urban studies; economics or business administration.
  2. Two years professional experience in environmental regulatory compliance or environmental program management area. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Sunland Park policy.
  3. Valid Driver License
  4. Must pass background check.

Deadline to Apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Building Inspector
Starting Pay: $40,000

Minimum Qualifications: 

  1. Associates degree in construction technology or equivalent
  2. Four years of experience in general construction and related fields; or
  3. Any equivalent combination of educational and experience.
  4. General Construction Building Inspectors certification
  5. Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred
  6. Valid Driver License
  7. Must pass background check.

Deadline to Apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

Purchasing Agent
Starting Pay: $44,999

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
  2. Six (6) years public (government) sector purchasing experience.  A combination of education, training and experience in public (government) sector purchasing may be applied in accordance with City of Sunland Park policies and procedures. 
  3. Registration as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) is preferred; (if don’t’ have must acquire within 6 months of hire)
  4. Valid Driver License
  5. Must pass background check.

Custodian (Part-time)
Starting Pay: $9,640

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Valid Driver License
  3. Must pass background check.

Deadline to Apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED 

To apply, please submit an Employment Application, Letter of Interest, and Resume that includes three professional references to:

Gloria Y. Irigoyen
Human Resources Director/CMC
City of Sunland Park
1000 McNutt Road, Ste. A
Sunland Park, NM 88063 
gloria.irigoyen@sunlandpark-nm.gov 

Application available online Employment Application 
For more information, please contact Human Resources at (575)589-7565, ext. 1012. 

To view openings, see Job Opportunities link:

  • Job openings are updated weekly and deadlines for submitting applications are included in the postings.
  • Job application packets are accepted by email, hand delivery or by fax to the Human Resources Department.
  • Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
  • If you have any questions with regards to the application process, please contact Gloria Y. Irigoyen by phone at
  • (575) 589-7565 or email at gloria.irigoyen@sunlandpark-nm.gov.