Assistant City Manager

The City of Craig seeks a leader with strong diplomatic skills, who is experienced in navigating local and state-level politics, to serve as its next Assistant City Manager.

Situated in the northwest corner of Colorado, the City of Craig covers just over five square miles and is the most populous municipality in Moffat County. Located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 40 and Colorado Highway 13, the County borders Wyoming to the north and Utah to the west. Craig is serviced by two regional airports, the Craig/Moffat Airport in Craig and the Yampa Valley Regional Airport in nearby Hayden. Visitors often comment on Craig’s charming small-town feel and the friendly people who live and work in the City. Craig is home to nearly 9,000 residents who are proud of their Western heritage and enjoy beautiful natural vistas.

The City of Craig is a home rule municipality and operates under a council-manager form of government. There are seven Council members, including the Mayor. Council members serve four-year terms with two-term limits, with the Mayor serving two-year terms with a three-term limit.

Reporting to City Manager Peter Brixius, the Assistant City Manager provides key leadership, strategic direction, and supervision to assigned personnel. This is a highly responsible, executive management position that serves as a liaison and partner on City-wide issues; oversees complex projects and policy matters; and conducts research and analysis. The Assistant City Manager may be assigned responsibilities and oversight of all City facilities, Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs), and other departments, while also overseeing City-wide outreach and engagement.

The ideal candidate has a calm, confident, and outgoing personality with humor and humility. They possess excellent conflict resolution skills and can collaborate with diverse stakeholders with conflicting opinions — and aren’t afraid to engage in challenging conversations with the City Manager, Council, staff, and community members. Thinking critically, acting decisively, pivoting when needed, and advancing issues promptly are important characteristics of the chosen candidate.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, economic development, political science, real estate development, or a related field, plus a master’s degree in public administration or a related field. Eight years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, including at least four years at a supervisory level, is required. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. A valid Colorado driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

The annual salary range for this position is $97,479-$140,126, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Please apply online

For more information on this position contact:

Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President

LarryGilley@GovernmentResource.com

325-660-4208