The Town of Pagosa Springs is seeking an Interim Town Manager to serve for a period of 3 to 4 months while the Town conducts a search for a new Town Manager.
The Interim Town Manager will perform a variety of professional executive and managerial duties related to planning, directing, organizing, and controlling the administrative processes necessary to carry out the efficient and economic operation of the Town government.
Employment Type:
Full-Time, temporary
Estimated salary:
$8,600 – $12,300 per month.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Human Resources at hr@pagosasprings.co.gov. Closing date for applications: July 12, 8:00am Mountain
Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance or a closely related field; AND, seven (7) years of managerial experience performing above or related duties; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of town management/administration, including budgeting, finance, grantsmanship, human resource management, and program/services evaluation; Colorado laws, regulations, and guidelines governing all aspects of municipal operations, management concepts and methods related to team building, empowerment and participative leadership; human resource management and principles of supervision; training and staff utilization principles; legal and political issues affecting town operations and management; various revenue sources available to local governments including state and federal sources; principles of negotiation and problem solving.
Considerable knowledge of various economic issues, conditions and developments affecting the future of town operations and services.
Considerable skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; leadership and organizational behavior management; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State, Federal, and other local officials, elected officials, subordinate staff, and Town residents.
Ability to understand and interpret complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines; direct the work of others; plan, organize, and direct, through subordinate staff, the efficient, effective delivery of Town programs, services and functions; develop operating policies and procedures; analyzing and resolving problems arising regarding Town programs, services, and function; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; implement cooperative problem-solving processes; operate personal computer and various software applications for word processing and spread sheet information; effectively function in a computerized communications environment.