City Manager

City of Grand Junction
CITY MANAGER

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 headon. 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