Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics
City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Roswell. City Manager manages the day-to-day operations of the City and makes independent decisions within the framework of City Council policy and federal and state law. The City Manager is an AT-WILL employee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Typical Examples and Work Performed
• Directs and coordinates the administration of municipal government, enforces and carries out all ordinance rules and regulations enacted by the City Council and federal and state law applicable to the municipality, and performs such other responsibilities as may be delegated or directed by the City Council.
• Hires, promotes, trains, disciplines and discharges all persons employed by the City of Roswell.
• Supervises all activities necessary to the day-to-day operation of all City services, programs, facilities and personnel.
• Prepares and submits an annual budget, which considers the short-range and long-range needs of the municipality, to the governing body for approval.
• Makes recommendations to the governing body concerning the welfare, health, development and safety of the municipality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of supervisory, management, and public administration principles and practices.
• Knowledge of municipal finance and municipal budget administration.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining in the governmental sector.
• Knowledge of the requirements of federal and state law affecting municipal governance.
• Ability to develop, interpret and administer legal and quasi-legal guidelines and rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the governing body, fellow employees and the general public.

Minimum Requirements
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in public administration or related field and five to seven (5-7) years of progressively responsible experience as a Manager or Assistant Manager for a governmental entity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of New Mexico within thirty (30) days of hire, with a satisfactory driving record.
• Certification through the International City Managers Association [ICMA] preferred.

Necessary Special Qualifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver’s license issued by the State of New Mexico, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable by the City’s insurance carrier.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records, and other records deemed necessary.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen administered by a City-designated facility.