The City of Fort Collins sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains alongside the Cache La Poudre River banks. At 5,000 feet in elevation, residents enjoy a moderate, four-season climate, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. With 174,800 residents, Fort Collins is Colorado’s fourth-largest city and spans 57 square miles. With the 20-year growth projection, the City of Fort Collins is expected to reach 255,000 residents.

The City of Fort Collins is a home rule city with a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor and five District Councilmembers. The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Chief Judge. The City Manager has overall responsibility for all other City employees.

The City of Fort Collins is looking for a compassionate servant leader with a collaborative management style who can build on their strengths and lean into their challenges with a commitment to listen to all voices as we work on mutual goals to strengthen the region and the city.

Strong leadership experience and the ability to work closely with the City Council and lead the organization well are essential. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience that enables success as the City Manager is critical, and an advanced degree is preferred. A minimum of seven years of recent, senior-level executive management experience and responsibilities in a large, complex organization are required. Knowledge and experience related to municipal government management and/or leading in a similar-sized agency are desired. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background.  The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the minimum qualifications.

The annual salary range is $223,740 - $355,400 and the anticipated annual hiring salary range is $256,000 - $350,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Before the appointment, the City Manager need not be a resident of the city; however, during their tenure in office, the City Manager shall reside within the city.

Please apply online

For More Information, Please Contact:

Mark McDaniel

Senior Vice President, SGR

MarkMcDaniel@GovernmentResource.com

817-773-6558