Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV129: Job Rotation Trainee

Job Rotation Trainee

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV129
1
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
15.55 - 17.36 - 20.01 USD Hourly
$15.55 - $17.36 - $20.01
$32,344.00 - $36,108.80 - $41,620.80

POSITION SUMMARY

The Job Rotation Trainee participates and performs a wide range of short-term job rotational duties while participating in the Bernalillo County Foundational Learning Alliance for Maintaining Employment (FLAME) program. The job rotation assignments will be lateral and are not considered a promotional advancement. The Job Rotation Trainee will learn and gain practical experience in an administrative, professional, or vocational field based on the position availability as well as the incumbent’s skills, knowledge, and abilities for a one (1) year period.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Learns and performs assigned duties, under direction of experienced personnel, to gain knowledge and experience required to be prepared for opportunities to become a permanent employee of the county or community employer.
  • Performs job functions within a variety of administrative, vocational, and professional work environments to enhance skills, knowledge, and abilities.
  • Participates in training and growth development for career interests and goals.
  • Performs job functions and obtain operational knowledge on county policies, processes and practices that affect each phase of county business.
  • Attends assigned training and workshops for continued growth and education within the job rotation experience.
  • Job Rotation Trainees may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.  

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED and
  • One of the following criteria: completion of honorable military service, successful completion of Bernalillo County “Employability Workshop”, successful completion of the Bernalillo County High School Intern program, or a previous Bernalillo County College Intern with a letter of recommendation from their Bernalillo County internship supervisor.


 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
  • Depending on assignment, some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintained while employed in this position.
  • May be required to work flexible hours (weekends and nights).
  • As a condition of employment, participants will be evaluated during the year-long program and must maintain a level of performance as established by the job rotation program.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Essential duties may be performed indoors or outdoors.
  • Duties may be performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties may be performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically dry.
  • For the Open Space Departments, essential duties may be performed indoors or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
  • May work alone both with and without direction from supervisor or with a team of individuals.
  • May be subject to potential exposure to hostile environment.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • Materials and products handled in performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
  • (Open Space Department Only) Equipment typically used in the performance of duties can include but are not limited to shovels, hoes, rakes, pitchforks, pruning shears, and assorted hand tools used in the care and maintenance of growing spaces. Gloves, boots, and eye protection are utilized in performance of essential duties.
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