County Manager - Strategic Public Service Leader

Moffat County; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided for business–

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Free onsite Employee Wellness Clinic

401(a) retirement plan with employer 6

457(b) deferred compensation with Roth

Moving stipend negotiable

Negotiable work schedule

Job summary

Moffat County in Craig, Colorado seeks a County Manager to serve as the Board of County Commissioners’ chief administrative officer, administering all county services, implementing board policies, and providing strategic leadership to advance the board’s vision and community priorities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration (or related field), five to seven years of progressively responsible local government management experience, and a valid Colorado

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field required.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in local government management.
• Must possess and maintain Colorado’s Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
• Must reside in Moffat County and be able to respond to emergency situations 24 hours.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the county’s history, culture, values, strategic priorities, and community needs, while promoting and modeling the county’s mission, vision, and core values in all decisions, leadership action and interactions.
• Implements policies established by the Board of County Commissioners and provides guidance of the day-to-day operations of County government.
• Represent the County in interactions with elected officials, community partners, regional agencies, state and federal entities, and the public.
• Lead, support, counsel and evaluate department heads; foster a high-performing, accountable leadership team.
• Develop and administer the County’s annual operating and capital budgets. Manages contracts, including: providing accounting of expenditures; preparing and submitting requests/purchase orders for operating, personnel and capital budget; providing and presenting financial information, data, and history to justify requests and to aid in discussions with officials; ensure responsible fiscal sustainability.
• Advises BOCC of the financial condition and future financial needs of the county, including fiscal responsibility in adhering to the county’s approved budget.
• Exercises signature authority for personnel, financial and management actions where authorized or where the direct involvement of the board is not required.
• Support transparent communication and public engagement, ensuring community input and values are reflected in County decision‑making.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies and relevant Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.

Skills

Public administration experience

Leadership

Budget administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or business administration

Job description

Moffat County in Craig, Colorado seeks a County Manager to serve as the Board of County Commissioners’ chief administrative officer, administering all county services, implementing board policies, and providing strategic leadership to advance the board’s vision and community priorities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration (or related field), five to seven years of progressively responsible local government management experience, and a valid Colorado