County Administrator

Los Alamos County, New Mexico

Exceptional opportunity to live and work in a high quality of life community. Los Alamos County is located on the scenic Pajarito Plateau in northern New Mexico 35 miles northwest of Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. With a population of 18,344, Los Alamos County enjoys a small town, family-oriented lifestyle with a low crime rate and a high standard of living. Los Alamos County was formed in 1949, incorporated in 1968 and operates as both a county and a municipality. The governing body is a County Council with seven citizen legislators serving staggered four-year terms. The County operates under a council-manager form of government. The County Council appoints the County Administrator, County Attorney and confirms appointment of the Utilities Manager. Issues include the development of the strategic planning process to support the Comprehensive Plan; refinement of the land use component of the Comprehensive Plan; need to diversify the local economy; need for renovation/replacement of much of the County-owned infrastructure. The County Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer for the County and is responsible for leading and directing the administrative programs of the County. The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. The County prefers a candidate with demonstrated leadership competence and eight years of progressively responsible experience in business or public administration or a related field. The successful candidate should have strong visionary leadership skills; extensive knowledge of public or business administration; be a good listener and a person with strong interpersonal skills. See the County web site at www.lac-nm.us. The salary will be based on experience and qualifications and will be in the general range of $130,000 to $145,000, plus automobile allowance and competitive fringe benefits. Recruitment Brochure available from The Mercer Group. Confidential resumes should be sent by close of business June 20, 2003, to James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 W. Cordova Road, #726, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1274; E-mail: mercer@mindspring.com or preferably mercer.james@comcast.net.  Finalists will be required to complete a County application prior to interview. Los Alamos County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.