What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Manager position at County of Lincoln?
About us
The County of Lincoln is the local governing body located in Carrizozo, NM. We are professional, challenging and collaborative. We strive to assist and provide for the residents of Lincoln County to the best of our abilities. Lincoln County is in the mid-southeastern part of New Mexico. It covers 4,831.1 square miles and had a Census 2020 population density of 4.2 persons per square mile. The largest employing industries in Lincoln County are retail trade; accommodation and food services; retail trade; health care; and arts, entertainment, and recreation. Local tourist attractions include the Lincoln National Forest, Fort Stanton, Smokey Bear Historical State Park, the Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ski Apache, and Ruidoso Downs. Incorporated communities in Lincoln County are the city of Ruidoso Downs, the town of Carrizozo, and the villages of Capitan, Corona, and Ruidoso.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office settings
- Safe work environment
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
County of Lincoln is looking for a full-time County Manager to join our team in Carrizozo, NM.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Weekend availability required
- Candidate must be willing to work overtime as needed, with no extra compensation as this is a contract position.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Public Employee Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Holiday pay (13/year)
- Competitive wages - Negotiable depending on experience
- Great work environment with a positive atmosphere
Position Summary: The County Manager has the overall responsibility for managing and supervising the County's operations, including administration, fiscal and financial management, budget preparation, personnel policies, grants, purchasing, inventory, contract and agreements, audits, insurance, planning, technical services, code enforcement, computer systems, and date processing, vehicle and facility maintenance and preparation of commission meeting agendas. The County Manager also serves as the Records Custodian and must be familiar with the requirements of the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). The County Manager serves as the County's Chief Executive Officer responsible to the County Commission to manage, supervise and enforce all policies, functions, personnel, procedures and directives under the authority of the County Commission, as the Commission deems appropriate and necessary.
Education/Work Experience
- High school diploma
- B.A. in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Management or related field with at least seven (7) years of local government experience, five (5) of these in a top-level management and supervisory capacity.
- Combination of education, experience, training, certifications, ability and skills commensurate with duties of the position as deemed necessary and appropriate by the County Commissioners.
- Valid New Mexico State Driver's License. Must have a good driving record to be insurable for liability purposes.
- Must interact with the public, elected officials and staff in a pleasant and helpful manner, process and complete reports, and make complex decisions.
County of Lincoln is looking for a manager who is willing to work hard and help us achieve our goals. Our employees are family-like here and we treat them as such. If you are looking for a great place to work, where people are friendly and you get your due, then we want to hear from you! Apply today!
You can also request a full job description and application at hr@lincolncountynm.gov.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carrizozo, NM 88301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Local Government: 7 years (Required)
- Top-Level Management and Supervisory: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000