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The City of Espanola is seeking a dedicated, responsive, motivated and experienced individual for its next City Manager. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader, excellent communicator, a team builder and manager as well as be someone with a good understanding of delivering high quality services to the entire community. The ideal candidate for City Manager of the City of Espanola will possess comprehensive knowledge of modern local government management principles and practices, concepts, methods and procedures. The successful candidate must also demonstrate strong management skills and a solid understanding of public human resource and budgeting administration. The successful candidate shall also have experience as a city manager, deputy or assistant city manager.
The successful candidate for City Manager for the City of Espanola must possess a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field. A Master's degree would be ideal. The successful candidate must also have seven years of senior management experience at a local government departmental level or higher. The successful candidate for the position of City Manager should have a track record of success, be a seasoned person, be creative and should be someone with an executive presence. The successful candidate should also be collaborative, accessible and be a good team builder. The successful candidate must be good at thinking outside of the box, be innovative and be someone who is interested in developing employees. Also desired is someone with experience in managing a city the size of Espanola and someone who will make a commitment to live and work in Espanola for a significant period of time.
The City Manager for the City of Espanola serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City under broad policy direction from the Mayor and Council. He/she is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all aspects of municipal government operations. The City Manager directs the administrative activities of the City; acts as a focal point for strategic planning, programming, and budgeting; supervises all City employees; serves as a liaison among the City staff and governing body; and assists the general public.
The starting salary for the City Manager position for the City of Espanola will be based on education and experience. The current salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 per year. In addition, an excellent fringe benefit package will be provided to the successful candidate.
For additional information on this outstanding opportunity, please contact James L. Mercer, President, the Mercer Group, Inc. at 770-551-0403; mercer@mindspring.com. Confidential resumes should be send by close of business July 11, 2008, to James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 W. Cordova Road #726, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Voice: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1274. E-Mail: mercer@mindspring.com. Website: www.mercergroupinc.com. EOE.
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