Human Resources - City of Sunland Park

HUMAN RESOURCES

MISSION

Our Mission is to recruit, hire and retain highly qualified employees to best advance the City on its commitment to responsive and excellent customer service.

VISION

Our vision is to have a team of employees that work toward a better quality of life in the service we provide the residents of our community.

SERVICES

The Human Resources Department provides services for personnel in the areas of recruitment, benefits, classification, compensation, labor relations, performance worker’s compensation, employee wellness and risk management.

The Human Resources Department is proud to offer its citizen’s the opportunity to gain work experience or assist with meeting community service mandates for various reasons. To be considered for the Volunteer Service Program, you must provide the following:

Volunteer Application
Identification card
Agency referral form

All applicants will undergo a local background check before being considered and assigned to any city department.

Job Opportunities

To apply for any of the jobs posted, all candidates must submit a full application placket that includes the following:

Employment Application
Letter of Interest
Resume that contains three verifiable professional references
Copies on any diplomas, degrees, or certifications relevant to position applying for.

HUMAN RESOURCES FORMS

Certified Police Officer Details

Department: Police Officer

Position Description

$19.00/hr For Certified Officer

$17.50/hr For Out Of State Officer

Deadline: Open until filled

Code Compliance/ACO Officer

Position Description

Dept: Police
Pay rate: $16.70/hr.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled.

City Planner

Position Description

Dept: Community Development
Pay rate: $21.15.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled.

IT Director

Position Description

Dept: Information Technology
Pay rate: 81,000-95,000 annually
Deadline to apply: Open until filled.

Firefighter

Position Description

Dept: Information Technology
Pay rate: $38,933.44 annually
Deadline to apply: Open until filled.

Department Directors & Staff

Carrie Rodriguez

Human Resources Director

575-589-7565, ext. 1012

carrie.rodriguez@sunlandpark-nm.gov

Staff List

Frances Langford

Human Resources Asst.

(575) 589-7565, ext. 1015

frances.langford@sunlandpark-nm.gov

FAQs

1. How can I apply for a job with the city?

You can apply for a job with the city by submitting a complete Employment Application packet as noted on the website.

Employment Application
Letter of Interest
Resume containing three verifiable professional references
Copy of Diploma/Degree and/or relevant certificates

This packet may be submitted electronically by emailing gloria.irigoyen@sunlandpark-nm.gov or can be hand-delivered at City Hall.

2. If I apply, what is the hiring process?

All application packets received will be reviewed and evaluated to qualifications. A selection for interviews will made of qualified applicants who will be notified by phone call on the date and time of interview. All interviewees will be asked to complete the background check authorization. Candidates will be interviewed by a Panel of three individuals. Interview Panel will make a recommendation for hire to the City Manager. If recommendation is approved, the selected candidate will be notified by telephone call for job offer.

3. If I am applying for more than one position, do I need to submit a different application packet?

Yes. Currently, you need to submit a separate application packet for each position.

4. What benefits does the city offer employees?

The City offers benefits that include paid sick, vacation, and holiday pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance and state retirement plan.

5. Will I need to go through a background check?

Yes, every employee and/or volunteer must undergo a background check.

6. Can I volunteer for service to gain work experience?

Yes, the city provides for the opportunity for a person to volunteer in one of the city departments to gain work experience

7. How do I apply for volunteer service?

To apply for volunteer service, a person will need to submit a Volunteer Application to Human Resource.

8. How do I apply to service on an of the city commissions or boards, such as Planning & Zoning Commission, the Lodger’s Tax Board of any ad hoc Mayor-appointed committees?

To apply of any of the above, a candidate must submit the “Volunteer Application form, Letter of Interest, and resume to Human Resources.