Work for Town

The Town of Nederland is hiring for a Town Administrator!

Under a Mayor-Board of Trustees form of government, the Town Administrator manages and oversees Town operations and services at the direction of the Board of Trustees to ensure consistent adherence with Town of Nederland Municipal Code, Town policies, and town plans. The Town Administrator has broad responsibility in financial planning and management, human resource management, insurance and risk management, procurement, asset protection, grant administration, emergency management, and public relations.

The Town Administrator leads with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to public service. Performance will be evaluated based on the ability to effectively manage Town operations, align with strategic goals, foster community engagement, and demonstrate financial stewardship.

Essential Duties

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of all Town departments and staff. Meet with department and division heads regularly. Provides direct supervision to department heads and individual staff members.
• Establishes and serves as the leader of the Town's Executive Leadership Team, provides a measurable record of the Team's excellence and effectiveness, and regularly reports on the Team's consistent improvement to the Board of Trustees.
• Implements the town's short- and long-range planning goals in a manner consistent with Town planning documents, values, culture, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Attends all Board of Trustee meetings to present or direct the presentations of operational and business matters. Sets the meeting agendas as required by the Board of Trustees rules and/or procedures. Prepares agenda information memorandums and supplemental documentation for Board review. Advises the Board regarding statutory and Town ordinance/code mandates. Serves as the main technical adviser to the Board on overall governmental operations.
• Prepares, monitors, and executes the Town budget with the Town Treasurer, which includes annually submitting a proposed budget to the Board with options and recommendations for its consideration and possible approval.
• Performs duties as Zoning Administrator to plan and direct community development. Reviews all land use applications and provides a professional analysis/recommendation.
• Works with the Town Clerk to ensure that all public record keeping is conducted in a manner as required for local governments and supports and reflects Town adopted policies and procedures. Supports Colorado Open Records Act requests and elections.
• Meets with the Town Attorney weekly to review matters needing legal consideration.
• Oversees the submitting, acquiring, executing, and monitoring of all grants for the Town. Ensures the successful completion of grant-funded projects consistent with approval project plans and timelines. Provides quarterly reports on the progress of all active grants and grant-funded projects to the Board of Trustees.
• Negotiates and executes agreements in the interest of the Town.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Computer software applications including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, ASYST software, and networked computer functions such as phone systems, internet, email, and social media.
• Knowledge of laws applicable to municipal management.
• Knowledge of human resource management and the statutes governing employment.
• Knowledge of research techniques; ability to analyze and interpret data and statistics.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery management especially related to local government.
• Knowledge of the grant writing process and a track record of successfully securing and managing grant funding.
• Skilled in governmental budgeting and the ability to apply the same to the creation and execution of annual budgets, considerable knowledge of funding sources.
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Education, Experience, and Formal Training

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, community development, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities in business and/or working in local government administration, finance, planning, or a similar area; a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or ability to obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Obtain International City and County Management Association Credential Manager Certification - Candidates within five (5) years.
• Live within one (1) hour of Nederland.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in public administration, public policy, business administration/management, or a related field.
  • A degree in another major will be considered preferably accompanied with at least five (5) years of experience in positions that require skills and abilities related to those required for a Town Administrator.

Pay & Benefits

• This is a full-time, benefited position, starting at $126,400, based on experience
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored 457(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
• Generous vacation and PTO package, including 14 paid holidays
• Free pass to the Nederland Community Center gym
• Free EcoPass (bus pass)
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance policy up to $50,000
• Optional healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Read the full job description here.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, May 3rd 2024 at 6pm to:

Email: christyr@nederlandco.org
Mail: Town of Nederland, PO Box 396, Nederland, CO 80466-0396
Drop-Off: Nederland Town Hall, 45 W. 1st St, Nederland, CO 80466 (deposit into the black 'Payments' box by the front door if Town Hall is closed).