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Human Resources

Officials                                                        
Donna Miller
123 Downs Drive
Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
dmiller@ruidosodowns.us 
(575) 378-4422
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The City of Ruidoso Downs Human Resources department is responsible for processing personnel and payroll transactions for all City employees. The department processes new hires, promotions, and employee-level changes.

Mission Statement
The Mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide consistent leadership and strategic vision in recruiting, hiring, and retaining a highly talented and diverse workforce to serve our community and support the goals and objectives of the organization.  We are focused on ensuring the City of Ruidoso Downs is the employer of choice for the employees that we serve by creating an organizational culture and valuing, guiding, and supporting our staff, and encouraging employee empowerment and career growth.

Core Values:
  • Accountability: To be accountable for our work and for driving HR functions fairly and efficiently across the organization.
  • Customer Service: To serve our internal customers to the best of our ability to ensure they have the information and resources they need to excel in their role as a City of Ruidoso Downs employee. 
  • Transparency: To be honest and open with our ideas and how we feel those ideas can positively impact our Team.
  • Confidentiality: To ensure that we handle employee concerns confidentially.
  • Teamwork: To promote a teamwork environment in all that we do and give recognition for those who go above and beyond.
  • Positivity: To have a positive approach to all that comes our way and see every situation as a learning opportunity.
  • Efficiency: To work as efficiently as possible; if it's important to our team it’s important to us.
  • Commitment: To make a commitment every day to guide and support our staff and work hard to ensure we can deliver on their needs.
  • FUN Workplace: To create a fun work environment for all employees so they will love to come to work and be their best.
  • Culture: To create a culture where employees feel valued, respected, and supported in their initiatives that are aligned with the organization’s goals.
  • Excellence: To continue to strive for excellence by encouraging continuous improvement in the work we perform.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

Current Vacancies

Street Maintenance Worker
The City of Ruidoso Downs is seeking a street maintenance worker to perform a variety of street maintenance and construction tasks. Starting pay is $33,280 - $34,320/yr.. with full benefit package. Knowledge and skills with construction tools, operating backhoes as well as other equipment, preferred. A valid New Mexico Driver’s License is required. Applications will be accepted until filled. A complete job description and application can be obtained here or at the City of Ruidoso Downs, 123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346. For more information call 575-378-4422 or email dmiller@ruidosodowns.us. Open until filled. “Drug Free Workplace” EOE.

Community Service Officer
This position is a combination of Animal Control and Code Enforcement. While patrolling the City, the Community Service Officer observes for unlicensed animals and apprehends the same; and conducts field investigations and property inspections regarding alleged violations of City ordinances. Explains municipal codes, policies, and procedures to the public. Performs other related duties for Animal Control and Code Enforcement. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License. Starting pay is $38,188.80 - $39,228.80/yr. Position open until filled. A complete job description and application can be obtained here or at the City of Ruidoso Downs, 123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346. For more information call 575-378-4422 or email dmiller@ruidosodowns.us. Open until filled. “Drug Free Workplace” EOE.

NM Certified Police Officer
The City of Ruidoso Downs is accepting applications for a NM Certified Police Officer. Pay range is $50,044.80 - $55,244.80 annually. Complete benefits package. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Applications can be completed online at www.PoliceApp.com/RDPD.  Or a complete job description and application can be obtained here or at the City of Ruidoso Downs, 123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346. For more information call 575-378-4422 or email dmiller@ruidosodowns.us. Open until filled. “Drug Free Workplace” EOE.

Maintenance Tech I
The City of Ruidoso Downs is seeking a Maintenance Tech I to perform a variety of duties including but not limited to the removal and disposal of any un-safe or illegally dumped items along city streets, keeping easements and right of ways clear of trash, weeds, and removing overhanging tree limbs as needed. Starting pay is $14.50/hr. with full benefit package. Knowledge and skills with gas powered equipment such as weed trimmers, mowers, chainsaws, and other small engine equipment, preferred. A valid New Mexico Driver’s License is required. Applications will be accepted until filled. A complete job description and application can be obtained here or at the City of Ruidoso Downs, 123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM  88346. Phone 575-378-4422 or email dmiller@ruidosodowns.us for information.  “Drug free Workplace” EOE.

Assistant Fire Chief
The City of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico is seeking an Assistant Fire Chief. Starting pay is $15.86/hr. with a complete benefit package. Performs a variety of fire suppression and fire prevention functions. Administers first aid and assists in rescue; general maintenance of fire station and grounds; performs annual fire inspections on businesses. Open until filled. A complete job description and application can be obtained here or at the City of Ruidoso Downs, 123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM  88346.  Phone 575-378-4422 or email dmiller@ruidosodowns.us for information. “Drug free Workplace” EOE.

Equal Employment Opportunity
  • It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the City not to unfairly discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, serious medical condition, or status as a military veteran with respect to recruitment, hiring, discipline, training, and promotion. Further, it is the policy of the City to comply with the concepts and practices of affirmative action.
  • The city does not condone and will not tolerate the harassment of any employee. In addition, it is a violation of City policy for any employee to engage in sexual or any other form of employee harassment. Complaints of harassment of any type, including sexual harassment, should be brought to the attention of the City Manager or the Personnel Director.
  • Further, all complaints of discriminatory treatment in violation of this policy should be brought to the attention of the City Mayor or the Personnel Director.
  • Complaints of harassment or discriminatory treatment should be brought forward as promptly as reasonably possible after the alleged harassment or discriminatory treatment occurs. A prompt investigation will be conducted in as confidential a manner as possible.
  • Any person reporting harassment or discriminatory treatment or participating in an investigation of harassment or discriminatory treatment shall not be subject to retaliatory action.
  • It is the responsibility of each and every employee of the City to give this policy of equal employment opportunity real meaning and full support.
Personnel Manual

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