TOWN OF PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO
Pagosa Springs lies at the foot of the San Juan Mountains, in the unspoiled natural beauty of the San Juan River basin with year-round recreation. This southwestern Colorado Town of 1,684 is the center of growing Archuleta County, population 12,000. Founded in 1891, Pagosa Springs values its western agricultural heritage, hot springs and tourism. Town Council members seek a professional Town Manager with vision for new economic opportunities. Home Rule Charter adopted in 2003 with Council-Manager form. Total budget is $12.8M including sanitation district. Total 33 employees. Appointed by 7-member Town Council, including Mayor. Salary competitive, DOQ, plus excellent benefits. Degree in public or business administration or related field, graduate degree preferred, plus chief administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A community builder with focus on customer service and a facilitative development review process. Collaborative, team-building skills with the Council for goals and priorities and alignment of staff work for measurable, steady accomplishment. Financial skills to manage service delivery, infrastructure and downtown improvements. Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Tom Dority, The Mercer Group, Inc., 4520 W. 14th Street Drive, Greeley, CO 80634-3147, tomdority@comcast.net, by July 21, 2008. EOE. Applicants must request confidentiality to assure all materials will remain confidential until finalists are named for interviews.