Bernalillo County

Employer Description

At Bernalillo County, we serve our community with heart, innovation, and pride. Whether you’re relocating or ready for your next step, Count on Us for a great place to work—and a great place to live. Build a meaningful career with Bernalillo County.

 

Community Impact Every Day
Growth & Learning at Every Level
Work/Life Balance that Works
Abundant Outdoor Adventure & Culture

 

At Bernalillo County, your work strengthens public safety, health, infrastructure, and everyday services for New Mexico’s largest county. Join a mission-driven team serving our community with innovation and care. Count on Us for growth, balance, and benefits that support your whole life. Explore openings and apply today—so you can grow while helping 700,000+ neighbors thrive. (Bernalillo County)

Our Promise to You

Count on Us for:

• Purpose you can feel. Your work improves safety, health, infrastructure, and services for hundreds of thousands of residents.
• People who lift you up. Collaborative teams, supportive leaders, and a culture of respect, inclusion, and service.
• Growth you can measure. Training, mentorship, stretch assignments, and clear internal mobility pathways.
• Balance that’s real. Competitive leave, wellness resources, and flexible options where roles allow.
• Benefits that go beyond a paycheck. Comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Stability with momentum. The reliability of public service with a modern, improvement-minded workplace.

Why Work at Bernalillo County

• Impact at Scale: Put your skills to work on projects that shape daily life—public safety, roads, parks, health, community services, tech, and more.
• Career Pathways: From entry-level to leadership, we promote from within and invest in your development.
• Modern HR & Learning: Leadership programs, professional certifications, and role-specific learning help you grow faster.
• Inclusive by Design: We welcome diverse perspectives and lived experiences because they make us better public servants.
• Competitive Total Rewards: Market-responsive pay, robust benefits, and time off to recharge.

The county’s Human Resources Department is responsible for the administration and oversight of personnel and the county’s system, which consists of approximately 2,450 employees.

The employment section of the Human Resources Department is responsible for the county’s recruitment and selection processes. The section also provides oversight and guidance to county departments on hiring procedures and policies.

We are committed to providing and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce in order to deliver quality service to the residents of Bernalillo County. This is accomplished through advertising of employment opportunities, recruiting, screening applications and utilizes best practices to identify candidates for positions countywide.

Working for Bernalillo County offers opportunities in a variety of different fields with a good work/life balance, on-the-job training, and an excellent benefits package, which also includes retirement.

Become part of a team that works toward making Bernalillo County a better place to live.