City Manager

City Manager – Trinidad, CO

Deadline for the first review of applications: December 22, 2024

The City of Trinidad is seeking a driven, ethical, and collaborative leader with the skills to
guide the community’s growth and uphold the City Council’s high expectations as their
next City Manager.

A distinctive southeastern Colorado community and the seat of Las Animas County, the
City of Trinidad is rich in western-frontier history, stunning views of expansive mountain
vistas, and abundant tourism attractions. Situated alongside the foothills of the southern
Rocky Mountains and the Purgatoire River, Trinidad’s origins date back to its early days
as a trading post on the historic Santa Fe Trail. The railroad’s arrival and formal municipal
incorporation in 1876 led to an economic boom and a flourish of commercial and
residential buildings featuring classic red brick Victorian-style architecture.

Trinidad is a home-rule city with a council-manager form of government. Its Mayor and
six City Council members are elected at-large on nonpartisan ballots, with the Mayor
serving two-year terms and council members serving four-year, staggered terms. Each
position has term limits of eight years, meaning a council member may serve two terms
(excluding appointments), and a mayor may serve four.

Reporting to the City Council, Trinidad’s City Manager serves as the organization’s chief
administrative officer, responsible for coordinating daily administrative activities and
operations and advising and assisting the City Council.

Candidates should bring a strong background in municipal management, with knowledge
of modern administrative methods, employee and labor relations, human resources, and
the latest technological capabilities. A solid understanding of local government
regulations and effective public relations will also be essential to maintaining positive
relationships with elected and appointed leaders, staff, and residents.

Candidates should have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in
government and/or business. A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in public
administration, business, or another applicable field is preferred. The Mayor and City
Council are open to considering applicants who do not have local government experience
but have managed other types of large, complex organizations.

Please note that the selected candidate will be asked to establish residency within six
months.

The City of Trinidad is offering a starting salary range of $145,000 to $160,000 for this
position, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please apply online
For more information on this position contact:
Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President
LarryGilley@GovernmentResource.com
325-660-4208