The City of Portales is committed to providing employment opportunities
and a quality work environment that subscribes to our theme of being
the “Employer of Choice in Roosevelt County.” We strive
to provide for a consistent and equitable process to ensure that
the hiring process is a good experience for both the applicant and
the City. The City has recently adopted a Personnel Policy that
clearly defines our recruitment, selection and placement of positions
and appointments for municipal service. We welcome your application
for employment with the City and look forward to meeting you if
you are selected for employment with us.
Available Applications
We invite you to apply for positions listed below,
by downloading the City’s Job Description/Questionnaire and
Application. We require that all applicants submit an original signed
Questionnaire and Application for our file. Mail the original Questionnaire
and Application with your signatures along with any support documentation
to The City of Portales, Attn: Shelley Johnson, 100 West First Street,
Portales, NM, 88130. A resume will only be accepted with
a fully completed City of Portales Application and Questionnaire.
Application and Job Description Questionnaires are position specific.
For additional information about any of the positions listed, please
contact City Hall at 505-356-6662 ext. 22 or e-mail sjohnson@portalesnm.org.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m. Mountain time.
APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE TEST IF A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS MADE.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal history background and reference
check. Upon conditional offer of employment a drug screen, agility
test, psychological evaluation and medical screening may be conducted.
Employees who are required to possess a commercial drivers license
(CDL) and various Non-CDL drivers are required to undergo alcohol
and controlled substance testing which include pre-employment, post
accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up and random testing. Applicants
will be selected for interview based on qualifications. The City
of Portales is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free work
place.
These applications
require Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download).
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR / DISPATCHER Applications are now being accepted by the Portales Police Department for Part-Time Communications Operator/Dispatcher. This position requires the ability to react promptly, accurately, and courteously to communications in emergency situations. Also requires the ability to maintain records and reports, to operate computers and communication equipment, and willingness to work irregular hours. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent and pass a drug exam. The normal work week will not exceed 20 hours per week. Schedule includes shift work, some weekends and holidays. Schedule will have to be established at a later date and is subject to change by the supervisor. City is an EOE. Application and Job
Description available at City Hall, 100 West 1st St. or by calling 575-356-6662 ext. 22. Job is to remain open until filled.
FULL-TIME JOB OPENINGS
TELEPHONE RECEPTIONIST/CLERK
The Water Department is seeking applications for a TELEPHONE RECEPTIONIST/CLERK. Under the supervision of the City Clerk, serves as telephone receptionist and attendant, typist, key operator for copy and fax machines. Will cross train to cover for cashier/clerks as needed. High school diploma or GED is required. Must be able to type 40 wpm accurately and accurately use 10 key adding machine. Good human relations skills with pleasant telephone voice is important. The regular work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Additional time may be required after regular hours. Application and Job
Description available at City Hall, 100 West 1st Street, Portales, NM or by calling 575-356-6662 ext. 22. Deadline to apply is by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 9th.
UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT
The City of Portales Public Works Department is now hiring a Utilities
Superintendent; requires a person able to handle overall functions
of water and Wastewater Department including daily operations, budgets,
purchasing, planning & reporting; work with City Clerk on billing
problems and customer complaints. Must have State of New Mexico
Level III Water and Level III Wastewater Certificates, or ability
& experience to obtain certificates within 6 months; 3-year
min. manager or supervisor experience. Salary range -- $31,732 to
$49,918. City is an EOE. Application
and Job
Description available at City Hall, 100 W. 1st St.,
Portales, NM 88130, (575) 356-6662, ext. 22 . Position open until
filled.
FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER
Applications are now being accepted by the City of
Portales Police Department. This position requires a person be able to perform general police work, enforcing state and local laws. Applicants must be able to perform certain physical activities. Applicant must be 21 years of age, high school graduate, or equivalent: pass a written, oral, and background check. Physical agility course may be waived for certified applicants. Department offers a 4-day work week, take home car, all uniforms, incentive pay for education, training, bilingual in Spanish and prior years of service, college tuition assistance, step pay plan, PERA, medical/life insurance. City is an EOE. Application and Job
Description available at the City Hall, 100 West 1st St., Portales, NM 88130, or by calling 575-356-6662 ext. 22. Position open until filled.
FULL TIME CODE ENFORCEMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Applications are being accepted by the City of Portales Police Department. This position requires the ability to perform activities involving enforcement of all City Codes. Enforcement activities include weeds, trash, abandoned vehicles, and animal control; involves capturing of stray animals, care and feeding of animals, disposition of dead animals, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and facilities; requires maintenance of records and reports, investigation of violations, issuance of citations, and to testify in court. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a current New Mexico driver’s license. Attendance and successful completion of Animal Control Officer Certification Training provided by the NACA (National Animal Control Association) or similar organization will be required. Normal work schedule is 40 hours per week, subject to call back, irregular hours, weekends and holidays as necessary. Schedule established by supervisor. City is an EOE. Application and Job
Description available at the City Hall, 100 West 1st St., Portales, NM 88130 or call 575-356-6662 ext. 22. Position open until filled.
