VALENCIA COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: County Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Contract
PAY STATUS: FLSA- Exempt
PAY RANGE: $118,000 – $145,000
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY:The County Manager is the Chief Executive Officer for the Board of County Commissioners, is the liaison, and makes recommendations to the Commission on all matters relevant to the welfare of the County. The County Manager represents the County relative to all local, regional, state and federal activities of concern to the County. The County Manager develops and submits the annual budget, prepares supporting justification and presentation to the commission, advises the Commission on the financial state and needs of the County; plans, organizes, and directs programs and services; evaluates results and recommends policies, procedures and actions to achieve County goals; provides guidance on all matters related to programs, personnel management, budgeting and legal responsibilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for all aspects of the operation of county government including, but not limited to, public works, adult detention, code enforcement, administrative services, finance, indigent and insurance, human resources and legal departments.
- Meets with department directors to discuss programmatic and overall operations.
- Meets with Board of County Commissioners, community leaders and private sector to discuss programs and projects, and to address public concerns.
- Report weekly to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the operation of the county to ensure transparency and record keeping.
- Meets with elected officials to coordinate administrative aspects of operations.
- Directs and coordinates administration of county government in accordance with policies determined by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Directs and advises departments, Directors, and staff members on various issues, projects and programs and reports those to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Prepares/directs preparation of annual budget; submit estimates to authorized elected officials for approval; oversee budget in its entirety.
- Prepares contracts, grants, and commitments as may be authorized by the Board of County Commissioners or by established policies.
- Plans for future development to accommodate population growth and expansion of public services.
- Provides for enforcement of all ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies enacted by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Manage and implement strategic plans as set forth by Board of County Commissioners.
- Represent the County as required in the court of law
I 3. Confers with legal counsel on county operations and in the development of bond issues, ordinances, and other projects.
- Attends all meeting of the Board of County Commissioners unless excused by the BOCC; serves as an ex-officio member of such boards, commissions, committees or authorities as directed by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Serves as County Public Information Officer.
- Performs other duties as prescribed by the Board of County Commissioners.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They should not be considered as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and competencies required in the position.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:I. Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience (5 years' preferred) as County Manager, Assistant County Manager, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Chief Executive Officer. Similar experience in the private sector will be considered.
- Experience in Intergovernmental relations; communications with federal, state and local governments and their agencies.
- Experience with public meetings public hearings.
- Experience with procedures for conducting business in public meeting.
- Experience with the "Open Meetings Act" and requirements for closed meetings.
- Experience in providing Notice of Public Meetings.
- Experience with budgets and the budget preparation process.
- Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills as such relates to all matters associated with public meetings, public hearings, and procedures for conducting business in public meeting as well as demonstrating professionalism, and effective managerial skills as relates to daily interaction with all internal and external associates.
l 0. Ability to provide leadership abilities with strong persuasive and presentation skills.
- Must have a strong financial background.
- Must possess a demonstrated history of effectively working with collective bargaining representatives and all levels of management and associated staff.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:I. Legislative experience, knowledge of legislative priorities, awareness of upcoming issues that impact counties, employees, land use, water, detention centers, community projects, etc.
- Ability to research funding, grants and monies.
- Working knowledge of bond issues, resolutions, ordinances, memorandums of agreements, professional services agreements, contracts, collective bargaining agreements, etc.
- king knowledge of issues impacting county government; county growth issues preferred.
- Conflict resolution skills.
LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Valid New Mexico driver's license with no history of major moving violations or DWI arrests or convictions within the last five (5) years. Must be insurable.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Ability to perform essential function and adapt to working conditions
- No history or pattern of reckless driving, DWI/DUI or irresponsible driving in the last three (3) years
- No history of felony or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude, violence or distribution of controlled substance
- Must maintain high ethical, moral and legal standards
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is typically performed in an interior office environment
- Work involves minimal exposure to physical risk
- Little or no significant physical effort required to perform duties
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Interview
- Criminal record check
- General employment background check
- Driving record check
- Pre-employment physical and drug test
I hereby affirm that I have received a copy of the position specifications listed above; I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to familiarize myself with the duties and expectations of the position described herein, and I agree to execute my duties and responsibilities consistently with the high degree of professional and ethical standards and expectations required as pertains to a position of this magnitude, and by Valencia County.
Revised October 7, 2024
Applicant: ________________________________________
Date:_____________________
