Westminster is seeking a creative executive with a passion for innovation and excellent communication and relationship building skills to lead the Public Works and Utilities Department into this exciting new chapter of growth and development as their new Public Works and Utilities Director.

Centrally located between Denver and Boulder on the US 36 high-tech corridor is Westminster, Colorado. Experiencing a significant influx of residents over the last three decades, Westminster now boasts a population of 119,000 within 34 square miles straddled between Jefferson and Adams counties, with a greater metro population of 2,897,000.

Westminster’s new downtown is evolving into a blend of mixed-use development, adding to its existing local and national restaurants, hotels, shopping, and entertainment experiences. The City also maintains more than 32% of land for open space, parks, and recreation for residents and tourists to enjoy. It’s no wonder Westminster ranks in the Top 25 Best Places to Live by Money Magazine!

The City of Westminster is a home-rule city that operates under a council-man­ager form of government consisting of six Councilors and a Mayor elected at-large.

Westminster is an Employer of Choice with a values-oriented culture that attracts top talent from around the country. Westmin­ster has won several workforce-oriented awards, including 2015-2017 Healthiest Employer National Distinction (receiving 5th place in the U.S.), 2015-2017 Colorado Healthiest Employer, and 2021 Workplace Mental Health Champion from the Colora­do School of Public Health’s Health Links program.

The Public Works Department maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by overseeing the City’s water and wastewater services, civil and utilities engineering and project management, facilities and fleet services, and extensive transportation infrastructure network.

The department prioritizes a “one team” ethos that fosters collaborative planning among all staff for the benefit of the entire city. Each division works together as a team to excel in customer service, safety, responsible utilization of resources and innovation to not only meet but exceed the needs of the community.

The Public Works and Utilities Director is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team translating the City’s strategic plan into action through the management of key infrastructure and resources vital to the safety and well-being of the entire community. Reporting directly to the Deputy City Manager, the Public Works and Util­ities Director is responsible for establishing policies, planning and executing long-term programs, and mak­ing executive-level decisions that reflect the city’s val­ues, vision and goals.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Business, Public Works and Utilities Management, or a related field. Candidates must have a minimum of ten (10) years of senior management and administrative experience overseeing public works and utilities operations in a public sector or military setting, or a combination of executive-level experience in both the public and private sector.

Priority review will be given to those candidates with a master’s degree in a related field.

The City of Westminster is offering a salary range of $182,756 to $228,437 for this position, depending on experience and qualifications

Please apply online

For more information on this position contact:

Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President

LarryGilley@GovernmentResource.com

325-660-4208