Elephant Butte Employment
The City of Elephant Butte currently has two full-time and three part-time employees. Although we are small now, there are numerous things happening in our community that can only result in us becoming bigger in the near future.
Check back often for future openings!
We have the following positions currently open:
Utility Clerk
This position has been filled.
Volunteer Fire Chief
This position has been filled. We would like to welcome Rob Leavitt, our new Fire Chief and the many other new firefighters in our Fire Department.
Volunteer Firefighters
Part Time Code Enforcement Officer
Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent. The position under limited supervision, enforces a variety of municipal codes pertaining to planning and zoning and quality of life but will enforce all rules and regulations of the city including delinquent utility bills, fireworks, etc. This Part Time position has required field duties as well as set open office hours. Applicant will be required to work some weekend and holidays. Applicant must have high energy, willing to learn, and ability to achieve high standards of customer service. This position often deals with irate customers and applicant must have the ability to mitigate disputes.
Complete job description and application can be acquired at Elephant Butte City Hall, 103 Water Street. For more information call 575-744-4892. Applications due 5:00pm, March 25, 2013
Planner /Zoning Administrator
The City of Elephant Butte is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Planner / Zoning Administrator. The successful applicant will participate in professional planning and zoning activities, manage and supervise the Code Enforcement Officer and administer the city ordinances and codes, and will suggest changes to code and processes to reflect the growth and economic stability of the community. Position has required field duties as well as set open office hours along with potential weekend and holiday work.
The applicants must have high energy, willing to learn, and the ability to achieve high standards of customer service. This position requires working directly with the general public, contractors, other governmental entities, commissions, council and other City Staff. This position occasionally deals with irate customers and applicant must have the ability to mitigate disputes.
A degree in land use planning, or other related degree is recommended but not required. Applications and resumes are being accepted until May 3, 2013. For a full job description and to obtain an application, please call the City of Elephant Butte; 575- 744-4892 or come by City Hall at 103 Water Ave.
We are always looking for more volunteers!
You may contact the fire hall at 744-5000 or the City Municipal Offices at 744-4892. Thanks!
The City of Elephant Butte is located immediately west of Elephant Butte Lake State Park, New Mexico's largest lake. The area is in the northern edge of the Chihuahuan desert offering high desert climates with warm days, cool nights and very low humidity levels. A wonderful area for year round outdoor activities including golf and fishing.