New Mexico State Parks

MEO LE Park Ranger – Brantley Lake State Park (EMNRD #22998)

 Pay Band C4

Closing: This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once

Posting End Date: 03-06-2026

Location: Carlsbad NM

The purpose of this position, which is assigned to Brantley Lake State Park, is to provide effective law enforcement, lake patrols and visitor management, ensure compliance with Division Rules and Regulations, Policy and Procedures and enforce the NM Boat Act. Provide law enforcement administrative functions involving citations, criminal complaints, arrests/detention bookings and official boat accidents and incident reports.  Provide boating safety classes to visitors and surrounding community schools, military basis, and other agencies. Operate various types of vessels, power tools, and heavy equipment.  Clean, inspect and maintain courtesy docks, ramps, parking lots. vessels, fleet and boating program and park facilities to ensure safe operations for staff and visitor use. Maintain inland waterway marking buoy system in accordance to guidelines and standards.   Maintain and map locations of all aids to navigation to include buoys, docks, ramps, etc. Complete daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports, fuel logs, vessel and fleet logs, collect revenues from visitors, provide visitor and boating information, prepare quotes for boating needs.  This position will monitor park operations, assist with general functions of the park administration, fee enhancement, land based law enforcement, and fulfill managerial requirements when the Park Superintendents or Park Managers are unavailable.

Park Manager, Law Enforcement – Navajo Lake State Park (EMNRD #5646)

 Pay Band C7

Closing: This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once

Posting End Date:02/08/2026

Location: Navajo Dam, Farmington NM

This is a Law Enforcement Park Manager position and applicant must be a certified Peace Officer or must be eligible for certification by waiver of previous training in accordance with provisions of Section 29-1-10 NMSA 1978.

This position is responsible to lead, direct and manage the day-to-day operations of Navajo Lake State Park.  The incumbent of this position is responsible for the protection and management of natural and cultural resources, public safety and law enforcement functions, visitor services, facility management and maintenance at the State Park. The incumbent will have a strong background regarding policy and procedures, and will ensure goals and objectives are met through the supervision of staff specialists responsible for the many park programs which include: all law enforcement programs, public land use and management, administration, human resources, lake safety, law enforcement and boating equipment and tool maintenance, and public relations, while following policy, procedures and regulations established by the applicable federal and state government agencies.

Park Manager, Law Enforcement – Storrie Lake State Park (EMNRD #5705)

 Pay Band C7

Closing: This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once

Posting End Date: 02/17/2026

Location: Las Vegas NM

This position is responsible to lead, direct and manage the day-to-day operations  Storrie Lake State Park. This position is responsible for the protection and management of natural and cultural resources, visitor services, interpretation/education programs, facility management and maintenance. Ensure Department, Division and Park policy, goals and objectives are met through the supervision of staff responsible for various park programs which include: boating and water safety, public land use and management, administration, budget, human resources, building and facility maintenance, equipment and tool maintenance, interpretation/education programs, volunteers, marketing and public relations. Oversee and perform law enforcement to ensure all laws and rules are followed and to ensure visitor safety.

Park Manager, Law Enforcement – Sugarite Canyon State Park (EMNRD #5736)

Pay Band C7

Closing: This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once

Posting End Date:03/06/2026

Location: Raton NM

Provide comprehensive leadership and management for Sugarite Canyon State Park, overseeing personnel, operations, finances, and programming. Key responsibilities include managing the full staff lifecycle (recruitment, training, evaluation, compliance), ensuring operational efficiency and legal compliance in facility management, law enforcement, and natural resources, and maintaining strict accountability for assets and reporting. The role demands rigorous financial oversight, including budget development, tracking, and adherence to procurement codes, while aligning all activities with the park’s management plan. Additionally, the manager is responsible for developing and implementing community outreach initiatives, public events, and interpretive programs, coordinating marketing, and tracking program effectiveness.

Park Manager, Law Enforcement – Ute Lake State Park (EMNRD #5600)

Pay Band C7

Closing: This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once

Posting End Date: 03/06/2026

Location: Ute Lake, Logan NM

This position is responsible to lead and assist the park Superintendent with direction and management the day-to-day operations of Ute Lake State Park.  This position is responsible for the protection and management of natural and cultural resources, visitor services, interpretation/education programs, facility management and maintenance. Ensure Department, Division and Park policy, goals and objectives are met through the supervision of staff responsible for various park programs which include: public land use and management, administration, budget, human resources, building and facility maintenance, equipment and tool maintenance, interpretation/education programs, volunteers, marketing and public relations.  Oversee and perform law enforcement to ensure all laws and rules are followed and to ensure visitor safety.

Law Enforcement Park Ranger – Bottomless Lakes State Park (EMNRD #5593)

Pay Band C4

Posting End Date:03/06/2026

Location: Roswell NM

The purpose of this position, which is assigned to Bottomless Lakes State Park, is to assist visitors, enforce state laws, ensure the grounds and facilities are clean and safe for enjoyable recreation, to oversee the park interpretive education programing, and lifeguard training and supervision during the swimming season. This will include law enforcement duties to include regular patrol of campground facilities and waters in the area, ensuring compliance with Park rules/regulations and safety regulations. This position is responsible for the general supervision, training and assigning jobs of seasonal staff and park volunteers. The position will monitor park operations, while performing general functions of the park administration, fee enhancement, related law enforcement and fulfill managerial requirements when the Park Superintendent is unavailable. The position will track and monitor programs presented to meet reporting requirements.

To apply: please visit our State Parks Division website and click on Careers to learn more and to apply. You may also visit the State Personnel Website at https://www.spo.state.nm.us/work-for-new-mexico/ to submit your application and transcripts.  Please make sure that you have received an email confirmation stating that you have applied successfully. Please contact the SPO Career Services Bureau at (505) 476-7759 if you do not receive a confirmation email or have trouble during the application process. Please contact the Hiring Manager listed regarding the position.

 Please contact the Administrative Services Bureau Chief, Miche Bové Garcia, at 505-819-1936 | miche.garcia@EMNRD.gov.nm  if you need support during the application process.