Town Manager

Town of Silver City•Silver City, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Silver City is seeking an experienced, thoughtful leader to guide the organization into its next chapter. Silver City, located in southwest New Mexico, has approximately 10,000 residents and serves as a center for government, healthcare, education, commerce, arts, and outdoor recreation in Grant County. The Town Manager works closely with the Mayor and Town Council and oversees a municipal organization of approximately 157 employees and a $54.6 million budget. The Town Manager provides leadership across Town operations, including finance, utilities, public works, community development, public safety, parks and recreation, and other essential services. The next manager will build on the Town’s strengths while addressing long-range infrastructure and financial planning, organizational effectiveness, employee development and succession planning, economic opportunity, and implementation of community plans and initiatives. Silver City seeks a collaborative, approachable leader with sound judgment, financial expertise, and a commitment to responsive local government. The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with elected officials, employees, residents, and community partners and translate priorities into meaningful results. This is an in-person position, and the selected Town Manager must become a resident of Grant County. Relocation assistance may be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
At least five years of directly related experience, including three years in a senior management position; public-sector experience is preferred.
Knowledge of municipal or governmental management, budgeting, and administration.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to be bonded.
Possess or obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
Must become a resident of Grant County.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Familiarity with New Mexico laws and regulations.
Spanish-language proficiency.
Public-sector senior management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Town’s municipal organization, including approximately 157 employees and a $54.6 million budget.
Lead Town operations across finance, utilities, public works, community development, public safety, parks and recreation, and other essential services.
Work closely with the Mayor and Town Council.
Address long-range infrastructure and financial planning, organizational effectiveness, employee development and succession planning, and economic opportunity.
Implement community plans and initiatives.
Build strong relationships with elected officials, employees, residents, and community partners, and translate priorities into meaningful results.