Population: 56,000. High quality of life, young, master planned, fast growing, vibrant community located adjacent to Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains. Fourth largest city in the state, incorporated in 1981 and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Full-service local government operating under the Mayor/Council/Administrator form of government with 375 FTE employees and two labor unions. Chief Administrative Officer appointed by the Mayor and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and six city Councilors. Salary negotiable DOE &Q in the range of $95,000 to $105,000 per annum, plus automobile and competitive fringe benefit program. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field, with evidence of continued professional development. Requires experience as a city manager or city administrator. Experience in a fast-growing community in the Western United States preferred. Experience in land use, finance, budgeting, redevelopment, public/private partnerships, annexation, retail growth and Western water rights and issues is preferred. Needed professional skills include a visionary and non-traditional thinker, an effective problem solver, good negotiation skills, an effective communicator and public speaker, and a modern team manager. Recruitment Brochure available from The Mercer Group. Confidential resumes should be sent by close of business April 4, 2003, to James L. Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 W. Cordova Road, #726, Santa Fe, NM 87505. mercer@mindspring.com or preferably mercer.james@comcast.net. Equal Opportunity Employer.