The City of Aztec City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City with the authority to appoint/remove senior City
Staff and other City employees as prescribed by the personnel policies approved by the City Commission.
The City Manager is responsible for the administration of the business of the city and enforcement of the City Code and laws of the State
of New Mexico. The City Manager will make recommendations to the City Commission concerning the business of the city and will
recommend an annual budget to the City Commission. The City Manager will also prepare policy analyses, alternatives, and reports to
keep the City Commission informed of the operations of the city.
The City Manager must display a proactive commitment to equal opportunity and diversity and be an advocate for quality in the
workplace and excellence in customer relations. The City Manager shall subscribe to the Code of Ethics of the International City/County
Management Association.
Typical knowledge, skills, and abilities:
❖ Possess knowledge of economic development and the ability to be proactive in pursuing development evaluating development proposals.
❖ Be innovative with revenue sources and budgeting processes and have knowledge of forecasting short-term and long-term revenues.
❖ Experience or knowledge in managing enterprise funds as the City operates and owns its water, wastewater, and electric facilities.
❖ Experience in working with capital outlay through state and federal government funding.
❖ Experience in managing major infrastructure projects such as road improvements, water and wastewater improvements, and other city utilities including electric facilities.
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❖ Be of unquestioned morals, integrity, and ethics while treating the City Commission, City employees, and the public with dignity and respect.
❖ Experience fostering city, county, state and federal government relationships.
❖ Be understanding of different cultures and the needs of a diverse region as Aztec is in close proximity to several Native American cultures and has a large Hispanic population.
❖ Be supportive of ADA issues and the City’s Senior Center facility.
❖ Experience with water issues related to new development, shortages, and finding new supply sources. Knowledge of water rights and western water law is beneficial.
❖ Be an effective negotiator, delegator, and problem solver with the ability to manage change effectively.
❖ Experience in working with a City Commission to define a common vision and goals for a community.
❖ Good public relations skills and ability to work effectively with the news media.
❖ Possess analytical abilities necessary to make sound, logical interpretations of policy direction provided by the City Commission.
❖ Experience in promoting and marketing of the City economically and through tourism.