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Field Officer roles in environmental monitoring, public health, and social services can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a directly related bachelor's degree. Employers in government contracting, nonprofits, and research organizations regularly file Labor Condition Applications for these roles, making sponsorship achievable for qualified candidates.
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Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico's economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development. The State Parks' mission is to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. State Parks is committed to this mission, employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State Park programs provide safe and fun educational experiences for the whole family.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to provide regional coordination and oversight for law enforcement and boating safety supervision, support and training. This position will oversee the NW Region, which includes: Navajo Lake State Park, Fenton Lake State Park, Bluewater Lake State Park, Heron Lake State Park, and El Vado Lake State Park. Regional LE Coordinator/Field Training Officer (FTO) is responsible for supporting and coordinating education, training, investigations, report wiring, case work documentation, and enforcement at the region level. This position is essential to law enforcement and boating safety education in a formal, informal or outdoor settings. This position disseminates knowledge of boating education and safety, coordinates law enforcement methodologies and training, protects natural/cultural resources, and is a liaison with other state, federal, municipal and non-governmental agencies and entities. This position is essential in supporting and participating in statewide law enforcement and marine enforcement training and operations.
Responsibilities:
The regional Law Enforcement Coordinator and Field Training Officer supports law enforcement and boating safety training, serves as a liaison to the LE Bureau, and helps ensure officers and recruits receive required training and certification. The role includes developing and updating training, policies, and equipment needs; supervising and evaluating law enforcement recruits; assisting with statewide boating safety education; and coordinating with partner agencies. The position also manages a wide range of administrative tasks, including reviewing reports, supporting information requests, managing equipment inventories, assisting with hiring, coordinating procurement, and compiling boating safety reports. The FTO oversees recruit scheduling, evaluations, training assignments, and reviews all incident and crash reports for accuracy and compliance. The role participates directly in law enforcement operations by maintaining certification, conducting land and water patrols, enforcing the Boat Act and park regulations, supporting field staff, and ensuring operational readiness across the region. It also helps with public outreach, recruiting, major event coverage, inspections of parks and equipment, and maintaining navigational systems.
CUSTOMERS:
Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the park for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas of the park. Visitors throughout the State of New Mexico and surrounding states, who are boaters, campers, hikers, birders and fishermen. For United States Coast Guard and State of New Mexico.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in parks and recreation management, natural resources, cultural resources, criminal justice, biology, environmental sciences, forestry, conservation, ecology, water management, geoscience, marine science, energy and sustainability, wildlife management, or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in parks and recreation management, natural resources, cultural resources, criminal justice, or law enforcement. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must hold a current New Mexico Police Officer certification as set forth in Section 29-7-6 NMSA 1978 or be eligible for Certification by Waiver upon hire and/or must complete Certification by Waiver within one (1) year of hire.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent must submit to and pass an extensive background investigation and the prescribed physical fitness, medical and psychological examinations. Must be certified NM peace officer or eligible for certification by waiver of previous training in accordance with provisions of Section 29-1-10 NMSA 1978. As a safety sensitive law enforcement position, incumbent will be subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
- Must be willing to accept assignment/transfer to another geographic location.
- Moderate to extensive travel in region/state wide area.
- Incumbent is required to live in park housing, if available.
- Weekend and holiday work required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
- Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is a Law Enforcement position and requires the incumbent to be in optimum physical condition. Lifting, bending, standing running, are above average. This position is placed in strenuous situations where physical strength may be necessary to restrain or stop criminal activity. This position works outdoors 70% of the time and is exposed to machinery, adverse weather conditions, and some travel. This position is also administrative. The use of various hand and power tools is required on occasion. Requires working inside and outside, occasionally in adverse weather conditions, extreme cold or heat, for extended periods of time. Due to the nature of park and region work, there is a risk of injury, animal or insect bites, and exposure to infection, dust, allergens, chemicals, and petroleum products. Shift work is required on weekends, holidays and during events held at the park or at another site. Emergency situations may arise requiring extended hours of work or return to work after normal hours. Sitting at a desk or computer workstation is essential.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
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Agency Contact Information: Scott Chalmers, (505) 490-3507 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
INTRODUCTION
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico's economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development. The State Parks' mission is to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. State Parks is committed to this mission, employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State Park programs provide safe and fun educational experiences for the whole family.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to provide regional coordination and oversight for law enforcement and boating safety supervision, support and training. This position will oversee the NW Region, which includes: Navajo Lake State Park, Fenton Lake State Park, Bluewater Lake State Park, Heron Lake State Park, and El Vado Lake State Park. Regional LE Coordinator/Field Training Officer (FTO) is responsible for supporting and coordinating education, training, investigations, report wiring, case work documentation, and enforcement at the region level. This position is essential to law enforcement and boating safety education in a formal, informal or outdoor settings. This position disseminates knowledge of boating education and safety, coordinates law enforcement methodologies and training, protects natural/cultural resources, and is a liaison with other state, federal, municipal and non-governmental agencies and entities. This position is essential in supporting and participating in statewide law enforcement and marine enforcement training and operations.
Responsibilities:
The regional Law Enforcement Coordinator and Field Training Officer supports law enforcement and boating safety training, serves as a liaison to the LE Bureau, and helps ensure officers and recruits receive required training and certification. The role includes developing and updating training, policies, and equipment needs; supervising and evaluating law enforcement recruits; assisting with statewide boating safety education; and coordinating with partner agencies. The position also manages a wide range of administrative tasks, including reviewing reports, supporting information requests, managing equipment inventories, assisting with hiring, coordinating procurement, and compiling boating safety reports. The FTO oversees recruit scheduling, evaluations, training assignments, and reviews all incident and crash reports for accuracy and compliance. The role participates directly in law enforcement operations by maintaining certification, conducting land and water patrols, enforcing the Boat Act and park regulations, supporting field staff, and ensuring operational readiness across the region. It also helps with public outreach, recruiting, major event coverage, inspections of parks and equipment, and maintaining navigational systems.
CUSTOMERS:
Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the park for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas of the park. Visitors throughout the State of New Mexico and surrounding states, who are boaters, campers, hikers, birders and fishermen. For United States Coast Guard and State of New Mexico.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in parks and recreation management, natural resources, cultural resources, criminal justice, biology, environmental sciences, forestry, conservation, ecology, water management, geoscience, marine science, energy and sustainability, wildlife management, or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in parks and recreation management, natural resources, cultural resources, criminal justice, or law enforcement. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must hold a current New Mexico Police Officer certification as set forth in Section 29-7-6 NMSA 1978 or be eligible for Certification by Waiver upon hire and/or must complete Certification by Waiver within one (1) year of hire.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent must submit to and pass an extensive background investigation and the prescribed physical fitness, medical and psychological examinations. Must be certified NM peace officer or eligible for certification by waiver of previous training in accordance with provisions of Section 29-1-10 NMSA 1978. As a safety sensitive law enforcement position, incumbent will be subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
- Must be willing to accept assignment/transfer to another geographic location.
- Moderate to extensive travel in region/state wide area.
- Incumbent is required to live in park housing, if available.
- Weekend and holiday work required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
- Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is a Law Enforcement position and requires the incumbent to be in optimum physical condition. Lifting, bending, standing running, are above average. This position is placed in strenuous situations where physical strength may be necessary to restrain or stop criminal activity. This position works outdoors 70% of the time and is exposed to machinery, adverse weather conditions, and some travel. This position is also administrative. The use of various hand and power tools is required on occasion. Requires working inside and outside, occasionally in adverse weather conditions, extreme cold or heat, for extended periods of time. Due to the nature of park and region work, there is a risk of injury, animal or insect bites, and exposure to infection, dust, allergens, chemicals, and petroleum products. Shift work is required on weekends, holidays and during events held at the park or at another site. Emergency situations may arise requiring extended hours of work or return to work after normal hours. Sitting at a desk or computer workstation is essential.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Scott Chalmers, (505) 490-3507 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Align your degree to the role
Field Officer positions span wildly different disciplines. USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly matches the job duties, so document how your environmental science, public health, or social work degree maps explicitly to the posted responsibilities.
Target government contractors first
Federal and state contractors hiring Field Officers often have established immigration programs and recurring H-1B filing cycles. Agencies holding USAID, EPA, or HHS contracts are accustomed to sponsoring international candidates and face fewer internal approval hurdles than private employers new to the process.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed Labor Condition Application filing history for Field Officer roles. This cuts out organizations that express vague sponsorship willingness but have never actually filed, saving you weeks of unproductive outreach.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Field Officer salaries vary sharply by location and program type. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific work site before negotiating an offer, so your employer's LCA filing doesn't stall over a wage that falls below the DOL threshold for that region.
Clarify field-travel and worksite rules upfront
Field Officer roles often involve multiple worksites or rotating locations, which complicates LCA compliance. Ask your employer before the offer stage whether they're prepared to file amended LCAs or use a blanket LCA approach, since USCIS can flag petitions where the work location isn't properly certified.
Build a credential portfolio for specialty occupation evidence
Gather your transcripts, any field certifications (GIS, public health licensure, environmental sampling credentials), and performance reviews that describe technical duties. This portfolio strengthens the specialty occupation argument if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence challenging whether the role requires a degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Field Officer jobs qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. A Field Officer requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science, epidemiology, public health, or a related field can qualify. Generic field coordinator roles where any degree is accepted typically don't meet the specialty occupation standard. The job description's degree requirement language is what USCIS evaluates most closely.
Which visa types can Field Officers realistically obtain sponsorship for?
H-1B is the most common path for degree-holding Field Officers. If the role involves research or exchange programs, a J-1 visa may apply through a designated sponsor organization. TN visa status covers certain roles for Canadian and Mexican nationals but only for professions on the USMCA list, so it rarely fits standard Field Officer positions. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship is available once you've established yourself with an employer willing to run PERM labor certification.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Field Officer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for Field Officer positions, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have actually sponsored candidates rather than those that only claim they might. This is especially useful in fields like environmental monitoring and public health, where sponsorship practices vary widely between employers.
Does the field-based nature of this work create complications for visa sponsorship?
Yes. When a Field Officer works across multiple counties, districts, or project sites, the employer must ensure each work location is covered by a certified LCA. If your role moves to a new geographic area outside the original LCA's coverage zone, your employer may need to file an amended LCA with DOL before you work there. Raise this with the employer during offer negotiations so there's a plan in place before it becomes a compliance issue.
Is a master's degree necessary to get a Field Officer H-1B petition approved?
A master's degree isn't required, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument and makes you eligible for the H-1B advanced degree cap, which has a separate allocation of 20,000 slots. A bachelor's degree in a directly related field is the minimum USCIS requires. If your degree is in a loosely related field, relevant field certifications and job duties that demand that specific academic background become more important for the petition's success.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Field Officer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.