City Manager

Overview

The City of Raton is seeking an experienced management professional to serve as their next City Manager. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated an understanding of New Mexico local and/or state government and be able to quickly acclimate and advance established projects and priorities of the City of Raton. Raton is governed under the Commission – Manager form of municipal government in accordance with New Mexico Statutes, NMSA 1978, §§ 3-14-1 through 3-14-19 (1991).

The City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer.

At the direction of the five-member Raton City Commission as an at-will employee, the City Manager plans, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations of municipal government; and performs highly responsible management, administrative, and professional duties in the effective implementation of policies established by the City Commission and in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and laws.

The City Manager is responsible for recommendations and leadership for organizational goals and objectives; participates in annual budget preparation, financial reporting, auditing procedures, and long-range planning; and effective communication with department personnel, elected officials, and the general public.

• Direction and oversight of the City’s leadership team and City Departments, including Police/Dispatch, Fire/EMS, Executive/Administrative, Public Works, Community Facilities, Zoning and Code Enforcement, and Economic Development.
• Personnel management, including staffing of essential municipal functions; staff training, certification and development; performance evaluation; and collective bargaining.
• Develop, enforce, and carry out policies, directives, and ordinances adopted and enacted by the City Commission.
• Participate in preparation of the City’s budget, financial reports, auditing procedures, and long-range planning.
• Prepare recommendations and reports to the City Commission on all matters concerning the welfare of the City.
• Plan, coordinate, prepare, and participate in an advisory capacity at every meeting of the Raton City Commission, in addition to meetings of municipal boards and commissions as appropriate.
• Represent the City of Raton at community, regional, state, and federal level meetings, legislative initiatives, and community development functions.
• Initiate, produce, and manage leveraged funding opportunities related to infrastructure, economic and community development, and revitalization.
• Grant execution, oversight, and management as needed.
• Responds to citizen concerns and requests for information either directly or through staff as appropriate; investigate complaints and initiate resolution.
• Maintain high-quality, well-managed, full-service municipal services and City projects supporting goals and objectives for the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary: Annual salary commensurate with experience dependent on experience and qualifications. Anticipated Range $115,000 – $130,000 with a potential for merit-based raises.

Minimum Qualifications: Five (5) years’ experience with progressively responsible state or local government management, public administration, or community development, including administrative and supervisory responsibility; graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with specialization in public or business administration, business, accounting, finance, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties will be considered.

The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License throughout employment, and consent to and pass a pre-employment police background investigation, drug/alcohol screen, credit check, academic verification, and references contact. Pursuant to state statute regarding access to public records, information submitted may be subject to public disclosure. Candidates must demonstrate superior skills in leadership, communication, public relations, and applicable technology.

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