Qureos Mentor

City of El Paso

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<p></p><div><p><b>MOS Code: None</b></p><p>
The City of El Paso is recruiting for the position of <b>Zoo Director.</b><br>
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We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished professional with a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in zoo management, veterinary medicine, business or public administration or related field.<br>
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This position requires a minimum of eight years of professional eight (8) years of zoological operation experience, including four (4) years management experience. A valid Texas Class &quot;C&quot; Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.</p><div><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li>
Experience leading an AZA-accredited zoo in a director, deputy director, or equivalent executive role.</li><li><div>
Knowledge of municipal government operations, public finance, procurement, and labor relations.</div></li><li><div>
Experience with capital project delivery, bond-funded projects, or public-private partnerships.</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant management, and external partnerships supporting conservation and education missions.</div></li></ul><p><br>
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and insightful service-oriented leader with strong communication, leadership, and administrative abilities and have a solid understanding of current zoo operations principles, practices and techniques.</p><p><br>
If you are looking for an extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in one of the best run and progressive cities in the United States while enjoying an exceptional quality of life, the City of El Paso is the place for you!</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Purpose</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Under administrative direction, manage zoological operations and development to establish and maintain quality facilities and programs, and a safe animal and visitor environment.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><div><ul><li><div>Provide overall executive leadership for Zoo operations, including animal care and welfare, conservation programs, education initiatives, guest services, facilities, safety, and capital planning.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure the Zoo maintains accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), or other recognized accrediting bodies as applicable, including leading accreditation preparation, documentation, inspections, and continuous compliance efforts.</div></li><li><div>
Develop and implement strategic plans that align Zoo priorities with the City&rsquo;s strategic goals, quality-of-life initiatives, and economic development objectives.</div></li><li><div>
Prepare and administer the Zoo&rsquo;s operating and capital budgets; manage revenues, expenditures, grants, and fundraising activities in coordination with City finance policies.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as the primary liaison to the City Manager, City Council, and community stakeholders, providing regular reporting on performance, accreditation status, financial condition, and major initiatives.</div></li><li><div>
Oversee personnel management, including recruitment, professional development, performance evaluation, and succession planning, consistent with municipal human resources policies.</div></li><li><div>
Lead long-range capital planning for exhibits, infrastructure, and facilities to ensure regulatory compliance, animal welfare standards, sustainability, and visitor experience.</div></li><li><div>
Represent the Zoo at professional conferences, accreditation meetings, and public events; cultivate partnerships with conservation organizations, educational institutions, and regional, state, and national agencies.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and standards, including animal welfare regulations, workplace safety requirements, environmental regulations, and public procurement policies.</div></li><li><div>
Authorize the hiring of staff. Supervise staff directly and through subordinate supervisors. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. As the appointing authority, interview applicants and hire, terminate, transfer, discipline, or initiate other employee status changes.</div></li></ul></div><div><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></div><div><ul><li><div>
Application of comprehensive knowledge of zoo operations principles, practices, and techniques.</div></li><li><div>
Application of comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing zoo operations.</div></li><li><div>
Application of considerable knowledge of budget preparation, personnel records systems, and standard general and fiscal administration policies and practices.</div></li><li><div>
Application of considerable knowledge of management and supervisory principles and techniques, pertinent federal, state, and local labor and safety rules and regulations.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with businesses, coworkers, department heads, officials, customers, regulatory agencies, and the general public.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to assess objectives and operational requirements to develop and implement appropriate administrative policies and procedures for the city and the department.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to manage, develop, motivate, and evaluate professional, technical, supervisory, and clerical staff.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to prepare and present comprehensive reports to the City Manager, Mayor, Council, City management, businesses, and the general public.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, volunteers, regulatory agencies, and the general public.</div></li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>How to Apply:</b></p><b>
To be considered, candidates must complete an online application. Candidates are encouraged to attach a cover letter and comprehensive r&eacute;sum&eacute; to their application.</b><p>
This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until a finalist is selected. First review of applications will take place on <b>April 1</b><b>, 2026</b><b>.</b> For the complete job specification click here.</p><p>
The hiring salary will be <b>$160,000 - $175,000 annually, </b>based on the successful candidate&rsquo;s qualifications and experience,<b> plus an outstanding benefits package.</b><br>
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For more information or to view the recruitment brochure, please contact Human Resources Manager Julie Farmer at <b>FarmerJA@elpasotexas.gov</b> or call <b>(915) 240-3177.</b></p></div></div></div><p></p>

Zoo Director

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<p></p><div><div><b>MOS Code: 6F000 (Air Force), 3451 (Marine Corps), 36B (Army)</b></div><div><br>
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in business, public administration, economics, finance or related field including two (2) years of experience involving application of research methods to include one (1) year of procurement experience.<br>
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Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class &quot;C&quot; Driver's License or equivalent from another state.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Purpose</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Under direction, provide financial support, research information, and evaluation of statistics on various departmental procedures, projects and grants. Ensure accurate and complete accounting, and maintain internal control systems and records.</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Plan, develop, and engage in research projects as instructed regarding but not limited to procurement, contracts, grants and other financial projects as necessary. Collect and compile information. Receive, review, and revise bid and RFP documents and research and formulate purchase orders to ensure compliance with applicable statutes. Develop complex technical or specialized proposals or solicitations. Perform statistical analysis and interpret findings. Identify alternatives to address situations or solve problems with their advantages and disadvantages. Estimate costs of proposals and forecast future demand resources.<br>
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Manage the procurement of inventory items, contracts, bids, and associated budget. Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes. Prepare purchase requisitions for materials and supplies. Recommend materials/supply and parts sources. Approve purchase requests. Monitor supply contracts, assure expenditures are within budget and notify management of potential deviations. Recommend changes in procurement policies and practices to management.<br>
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Manage inventory control of assigned area. Manage the receipt, inspection, storage, security and issuance and delivery of material and equipment. Complete special orders for departmental customers. Prepare activity, progress and special reports. Monitor and judge contractor on pricing, quality, and quantity of goods or services specified in contract. Act as liaison between department and contractor in case of disputes, clarifications and complaints. Establish and adjust work procedures to meet warehouse demands. Assist other sections with materials acquisition.<br>
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Research and review pertinent regulations, laws, manuals, and procedures pertaining to departmental fiscal matters. Draft reports, and other technical documents including but not limited to writing specifications for goods and services. Administer and monitor technical and complex contracts and grant projects. Assist in formal audit review of contractors. Negotiate changes and supplemental agreements. Recommend appropriate remedy in the event of unsatisfactory performance. Conduct pre and post administrative briefings. Finalize data analysis, statistical charts, graphs and spreadsheets. Search, update and access computerized databases in support of the overall program. Use and maintain history and research files.<br>
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Represent the department and provide technical support and information. Inform suppliers of purchasing policies and procedures on doing business with the city, bidding process and related information. Create and maintain a variety of computerized records or reports such as vendor lists, inventory files and reports, financial reports or records and status reports. Perform other related work as required.<br>
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Oversee and monitor assigned staff. Provide assistance and training to professional, technical and clerical staff. Plan and assign work. Oversee and monitor work in progress and finished project. Prepare or provide input to performance evaluations. Provide training, direction, guidance and support for buying and bid section staff.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>For the complete job specification, click here.</div><div>
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.</b></div><br>
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Note: </b><b>This recruitment is limited to current City of El Paso employees working in the Real Estate Department.</b><div></div><div><b><br>
Please Note: This is a new advertisement for Senior Financial Research Analyst. You must apply if you are still interested in this position</b></div><b>
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Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.</b></div><br>
Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) <b>prior</b><b> </b>to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.<br>
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A r&eacute;sum&eacute; and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as &ldquo;See r&eacute;sum&eacute;&rdquo; are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.</div><div>
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To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application&rsquo;s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.</div><div>
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Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your r&eacute;sum&eacute; will eliminate you from consideration for the position.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Financial Research Analyst (Promotional)

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>MOS Code: 36B (Army)</b><br>
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Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree or higher in business or public administration or related field, and one (1) year of buyer experience preparing written specifications; or experience maintaining or implementing automated procurement systems; or preparing formal solicitations and purchasing contracts; or managing purchasing contracts; or an Associate's degree or higher in business or public administration or related field, and two (2) years of buyer experience, or experience maintaining or implementing automated procurement systems or preparing formal solicitations and contracts, or managing contracts or inventories.<br>
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Licenses and Certificates: None.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Purpose</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Under direction, perform high-level procurement duties purchasing commodities and services, usually within a specialized procurement activity.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Provide professional services in the areas of procurement management. Involves: Receive, review and revise bid and RFP documents and purchase orders to ensure compliance with applicable statutes. Prepare purchase orders and place orders for the purchase of goods and services. Develop complex technical or specialized proposals or solicitations. Write and evaluate specifications and invitations to bid in conjunction with requesting departments. Conduct bid openings. Research product lines, prices, product sources and other relevant purchasing information. Evaluate research findings and make decisions on procurement matters. Perform or review complex cost estimates or analyses.<br>
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Administer and monitor technical and complex contracts. Involves: Ensure department receives timely delivery of goods and services. Monitor and judge contractor on quality and quantity of goods or services specified in contract. Act as liaison between department and contractor in case of disputes, clarifications and complaints. Negotiate changes and supplemental agreements. Recommend appropriate remedy in the event of unsatisfactory performance. Conduct pre and post administrative briefings.<br>
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Oversee and monitor assigned staff. Involves: Provide assistance and training to professional, technical and clerical staff. Plan and assign work. Oversee and monitor work in progress and finished project. Prepare or provide input to performance evaluations. Provide training, direction, guidance and support for buying and bid section staff.<br>
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Represent the department and provide technical support, information and guidance on procurement issues. Involves: Act on behalf of department head, as assigned. Respond to requests for information on procurement codes, policies and procedures. Provide interpretation of purchasing policies. Provide guidance, recommendations and advice to user departments on procurement methodologies, processes and time lines. Prepare complex comprehensive documents on procurement analysis, special reports and recommendations. Attend bid-opening meetings, City Council, citizen group meetings and other gatherings to represent the department.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information</b></h2></div><br>
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For the complete job specification, click here.</p><div><b><br>
Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.</b></div><div><br>
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Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.</b></div><b>
Per CSC Rules &amp; Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.</b><br>
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Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.</b></div><b>
Note: This is a new advertisement for Materials Specialist. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.</b><br>
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Please note: Applicants with foreign diploma, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) <b>prior </b>to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information..</div><div><br>
A r&eacute;sum&eacute; and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as &ldquo;See r&eacute;sum&eacute;&rdquo; are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.</div><div></div><div><br>
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application&rsquo;s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.</div><div></div><div><br>
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your r&eacute;sum&eacute; will eliminate you from consideration for the position.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Procurement Analyst

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