The Position
The City of Grand Junction is seeking a visionary, innovative leader to be the driving force behind the City’s strategic vision and who can foster a powerhouse team of department heads and staff. Grand Junction is a safe, welcoming, healthy, and accessible city that builds on its collective character to be a place where opportunity abounds, resources are well-managed, and people are connected and engaged in their community.

The City Manager leads and executes the comprehensive operations of the City of Grand Junction, overseeing an array of critical departments including Human Resources, Finance, General Services, City Clerk’s Office, Police, Fire, Engineering and Transportation, Community Development, Information Technology, Visit Grand Junction, Utilities, Communications and Engagement, and Parks and Recreation. The City Manager provides vital administrative support to the City Council and numerous advisory boards and commissions.

The City Manager ensures that departmental activities and initiatives are in line with the goals, policies, and regulations set forth by the City Council. They oversee the development and execution of goals, collaborating closely with stakeholders to address community needs, and tackle municipal challenges head-on. The City Manager ensures the City clearly communicates City programs, policies, and activities while providing timely response and resolution to difficult and sensitive issues brought forth by residents and businesses.

Qualifications
Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or related field. Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal government, including five years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Strong fiscal and human resources management experience is required.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, an ICMA Credentialed Manager or eligibility and commitment to become credentialed, and a demonstrated ability to lead a strong, experienced professional senior management team. Demonstrated experience with public private partnerships, economic development, growth, tourism and placemaking, large capital projects, oversight of utilities, and providing the full complement of city services in a complex environment is also preferred.

Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $250,000 – $275,000, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package.

Residency within the City limits after appointment is required and total compensation will include relocation assistance.

Benefits offered include the following:

• Medical, dental (employer-paid), vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Mandatory participation in MissionSquare 401(A) retirement program with a 9% City match
• Generous paid-time off (employees accrue general leave to be used for vacation, illness, parental leave, and paid holidays – accrual begins with 32 days and increases each additional 5 years of service up to 20 years)
• Health savings accounts/Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• College savings plan
• Participation in Grand Junction Federal Credit Union membership
• Employee Health Clinic
• Employee Childcare Center

For more information, go to the City’s benefit guide here.

How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at jobs.crelate.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning July 3, 2024.