GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the proper administration of the City. The City Manager is employed by the City Council for
an indefinite term and until a vacancy in the office is created by death, resignation, or removal by the City
Council. The City of Portales has a Mayor/Council form of government. The Mayor/City Council adopts rules
and regulations, pay plans or other benefits, adopts policies, Resolutions and Ordinances for the good of the
City.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The City Manager is charged with the following responsibilities.
1. The sole authority to employ and discharge all municipal employees pursuant to New Mexico statutes
and to appoint and supervise all Department Heads.
2. To maintain a personnel system for employees consistent to the Portales Personnel Policy.
3. To recommend and institute new or revised rules and regulations determined desirable and in
accordance of the provision of the City of Portales Personnel Policy.
4. To recommend to the City Council modifications to be made to the City of Portales Personnel Policy.
5. To ensure that the Personnel System provides (1) means to recruit, select, develop and maintain and
effective, responsive, and productive workforce; and (2) policies and procedures for employee hiring
and advancement, training and career development, job classification, salary administration, fringe
benefits, disciplines, discharge, retirement, and other related activities.
6. Introduce technology changes, new, improved or modified services, methods, techniques and
equipment; and otherwise generally manage the operation and direct the workforce.
7. Oversee all aspects of personnel administration in accordance to the Portales City Policy and in
compliance with City Ordinances and the laws of the State of New Mexico and the United States of
America.
8. Implement and ensure said plans, policies, procedures, Ordinance, rules and regulations are
properly and timely handled.
9. Provide guidance and input to the Mayor and Council Members on their performance, updates,
modifications or changes to the City Facilities, the Manager shall plan short term and long-term goals
for the City of Portales to ensure that all the services, infostructures and facilities are maintained,
updated.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements.
1. Three to five years of experience in the management/operation/personnel of a local government, with a
population of at least 10,000 individuals preferred.
2. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration and
other related fields and/or three to five years of local government or management experience.
3. Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, other agencies, and the general public using
tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
5. Physically perform essential functions of the job.
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6. Must be at least 18 years of age.
7. Possession of a good reputation and background, which will withstand pre-appointment investigation.
8. Must have strong planning skills.
9. Must be customer oriented.
10. Must have experience in community development.

WORK SCHEDULE:
The regular workweek is 8 hours a day for 5 days a week, subject to callback, weekends, and holidays, as
necessary. Additional time may be required after regular hours.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must pass a background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and
other records deemed necessary.
2. Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen administered by a City-designated facility.
CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:
1. Candidates must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and insurability in accordance with
the City’s insurance carrier.
2. Employees must maintain a source of communications for off duty work related communications.