Sterling, CO, the Queen City on the Plains, is the county seat and most populous municipality of Logan County, Colorado, United States. Sterling is a little over 100 miles outside of Denver on I-76. Sterling is the largest city in the Eastern Plains region of Colorado and the site of the domed Logan County Courthouse, built in 1909. Whether it is boating or fishing on the 3000-acre North Sterling Reservoir, running and biking along the Overland Trail Recreation area, enjoying public art and distinctive tree sculptures, or simply soaking in the peace and quiet of a small town. These qualities, combined with strong family values, an extensive network of healthcare services, a well-positioned transportation network, and unrivaled internet service make Sterling and Logan County an excellent option for building or growing a business, raising a family and enjoying the outdoor lifestyle which makes Colorado a popular place to live, work and play.
Sterling is a bustling full service, agricultural and ranching city that serves as the center of services in the region. The City serves 14,101 residents and is the regional hub of northeastern Colorado and southwestern Nebraska. The community also includes a Level 3 trauma center hospital and Northeastern Junior College.

The City Manager is the chief executive officer of the municipal government. The Manager is accountable to City Council for the proper administration of all of the affairs of the City, exercising supervision and control over all of the executive and administrative departments. This oversight includes direct supervision over Finance, Personnel, Public Works (Airport, Water & Wastewater, Water & Sewer, Street & Sanitation, Engineering and Code Enforcement divisions), Parks, Library and Recreation (which also includes the Museum, Cemetery and Forestry divisions), Fire (including county-wide EMS/Ambulance services) and Police Departments. The Manager also has oversight of the Sterling Emergency Communications Center. The City employs 165 full-time employees, 16 part-time employees and 40-70 seasonal employees.

For more information about this position, please reach out to Chris Lowe, GPS Partner at clowe@governmentpros.com or (785) 766-9104.