Employment

Scenes From Business Scholar Luncheon Series: How To Work With Film Industry

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From left, UNM-Los Alamos Chancellor Dr. Mike Holtzclaw, Title V Program Director Dr. Anne Jarrett, and Director of New Mexico Small Business Development Center at Los Alamos Sandy Jones came together to foster local business growth and community collaboration through the Business Scholar Luncheon Series. Photo by Sarah Jimenez

Scenes from August 23 Business Scholar Luncheon Series: How to Work with the Film Industry, at the SALA Event Center. Photo by Sarah Jimenez

UNM-LA News:

The New Mexico Small Business Development Center at Los Alamos (NMSBDC) and UNM-Los Alamos’ PASE Title Read More

Reps From Across DOE, EM & N3B Discuss Hiring Strategies

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Representatives from LANL, DOE, N3B, the EM-LA Field Office and Los Alamos County discuss hiring strategies during the DOE Workforce Needs For Environmental Management-Los Alamos workshop Friday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Attracting and retaining employees is a challenge experienced all over the country – even the Department of Energy (DOE) and its contractors are discussing and unveiling new, innovative ways to attract workers.

To begin the brainstorming process and even pursue Read More

Intel, DWS, NMEDD Host Engineering Hiring Event Aug. 26

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Intel Engineering Hiring Event Aug. 26 at the Intel New Mexico RR5 building in Rio Rancho. Courtesy/EDD

INTEL News:

Intel New Mexico, in collaboration with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) and the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD), is set to host an Engineering Hiring Event, offering an array of growth opportunities for individuals eager to enter the dynamic world of semiconductor manufacturing. The event is scheduled to take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Intel New Mexico RR5 building, situated at 1600 Rio Rancho Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho. Read More

New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration Director Announces Judicial Vacancy

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WCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration (WCA) Director Robert E. Doucette, Jr., announced the vacancy of one administrative law judge position in the agency’s Albuquerque office.

Judge Reginald C. Woodard has decided not to seek reappointment. Woodard’s term is set to expire Nov. 24. His last day in the office will be Monday, Oct. 16.

Workers’ compensation judges hear and decide disputes over benefits due to injured workers throughout New Mexico. WCA judicial positions are exempt with an initial one-year appointment and a possible reappointment to a five-year Read More

New Mexico Unemployment Rate 3.6 Percent In July 2023

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NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6 percent in July, up from 3.5 percent in June and unchanged from the rate in the previous year.

The national unemployment rate in July was 3.5 percent, down from 3.6 percent in June and unchanged from the rate in July 2022.

Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 26,400 jobs, or 3.1 percent, between July 2022 and July 2023. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 18,300 jobs, or 2.7 percent. The public sector was up 8,100 jobs, or 4.8 percent. The majority of private sector gains were in the private Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Crew Gathers At McDonald’s

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On the job in Los Alamos is staff gathered together before closing time Aug. 11 at McDonald’s at 901 Trinity Dr. From left, crew members Sergio Mendoza and Jaime Ontiveros, Shift Manager Lee Couarrubias and crew members Leo Perez, Alex Tuning and Damien Pearson. Visit mcdonalds.com. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Honors Longterm Employees

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Eileen Trujillo, left, and Carrie Johnson were recognized for their 25 years of service to Los Alamos Public Schools during the LAPS All Hands Meeting held prior to the start of school. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools presented awards to over 80 employees in recognition of their years of service to the district.

Employees who received five-year service awards include Matthew Allen, Galina Austin, Lucy Belian, Jeremy Bleich, Anthony Casados, Min Sung Chae, Emily Christiansen, Erin Cook, Victoria Daley, Jessica Dixon, Donica Fortin, John Fox, Nickolas Gallegos, Travis Read More

Rapid Hire Event Planned For Recruitment Of 200+ Statewide Positions With Children, Youth & Families Dept.

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) will hold a Rapid Hire event to fill more than 200 positions statewide under the Protective Services Division. The event will be held 11 a.m. to 6  p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15 at EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr, NE in Albuquerque.

Screeners from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) and New Mexico State Personnel Office will be on-hand to review applicant resumes and schedule qualified applicants for an interviewed on-site the same day.

Interested applicants who do not live in the Albuquerque area, may Read More

Bureau Of Justice Now Hiring Supervisory Statisticians

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BJS News:

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) seeks Supervisory Statisticians (Social Science) to maintain, enhance and expand its statistical data collections and programs that span the criminal justice system.

Job duties include:

  • supervising a group of employees performing work at the GS-9 to GS-14 levels
  • performing statistical data collection activities, such as preparing, processing, analyzing, and coordinating ad hoc and standing collection requirements
  • consulting and collaborating with government officials, professional associations, and others to advise on the application
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County Accepting Applications For Personnel Board

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is accepting applications for eligible candidates for an immediate appointment to complete the term of a vacant seat on the Personnel Board.

This vacancy will expire March 31, 2024. Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the County may submit an online application by visiting the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply.” Applications will be accepted now until the vacancy is filled.

The Personnel Board, comprising five members, serves in an appellate and advisory capacity in the administration Read More