City Manager City of Aztec, NM 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. How to Apply Post Date Aug 06, 2026 Please submit your information to ksayler@aztecnm.gov. Karla Sayler (505)334-7603

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www.aztecnm.gov Apply Now Job Details Salary DOQ/E Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Contract City of Aztec Address 201 W Chaco St Aztec , NM 87410-1915 United States Website http://www.aztecnm.com Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job