Doña Ana County, NM - The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has announced the launch of an active search to fill the county manager position, in collaboration with Slavin Management Consultants, a well-known search firm specializing in national searches for government leadership roles.

"The County Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations for Doña Ana County, implementing policies established by the BOCC, and working with various departments to ensure efficient service delivery to county residents," stated Commission Chair Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez. "On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, I express our sincere appreciation to Fernando Macias for his dedicated service to our county. At the same time, we are excited about the opportunity to welcome new leadership that will guide us into the future."

Qualified candidates interested in applying for the County Manager position are encouraged to visit www.donaanacounty.org/countymanagersearch to review the job description, qualifications, and learn more about the application process. The initial review of applications will commence on May 17. The search firm will then screen applications to identify qualified candidates meeting the basic requirements and qualifications outlined in the job description.

As Fernando Macias concludes his tenure as county manager on Tuesday, April 30, current County Emergency Manager Stephen Lopez will step in as the interim county manager until a permanent appointment is made.