City Manager

SUMMARY:

Directs and coordinates administration of City Government in accordance with policies determined by City Council or other authorized elected officials by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The commission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position:

1. Enforce and carry out all ordinances, rules, and regulations enacted by the Commission.
2. Employ and discharge all persons engaged in administrative service of the municipality.
3. Make recommendations to the commission on all matters concerning the welfare of the municipality.
4. Supervise activities of departments performing functions such as collection and disbursement of taxes, law enforcement, maintenance of public health, construction of public works, and purchase of supplies and equipment.
5. Oversee the preparation of annual budget and submits to City Commission for approval.
6. Plan for future development of urban and nonurban areas to provide for population growth and expansion of public services.
7. Recommend zoning regulation controlling location and development of residential and commercial areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Directly supervise 17-18 Department Heads for all City Departments.
2. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
3. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Certification, and Experience:

Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent and 6 months experience or specialized training and five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses:

Must possess a valid N.M. Driver’s License with no major driving infractions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Knowledge:

Mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to prepare and administer the City’s budget. Ability and knowledge to interpret laws pertaining to personnel, solid waste, EID and EPA regulations etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation.

The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in working in or with Governmental agencies?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucumcari, NM 88401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tucumcari, NM 88401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person