County Manager

COUNTY MANAGER - Craig Colorado, 81625

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, September 21st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Department: Administration/County Manager

Salary Range
:$136,000-$170,000

Compensation: Multi-year employment agreement with a staggered salary schedule.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Benefit Status
:
Eligible for Benefits and Access to Free Onsite Employee Clinic.

Position Effective

Start Date:

01/01/2027

The County Manager serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners and is the County’s chief administrative officer. The County Manager is responsible for administering all County services and operations, implementing Board‑adopted policies, and providing strategic leadership to advance the Boards’ vision and priorities in service to the community. The County Manager acts as the primary liaison between the Board of County Commissioners, department directors, and other elected officials.

Final authority for all positions under the Board of County Commissioner control (not the employees of elected officials).

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in public administration, business administration, or experience in related field required.

Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in local government management, or related field.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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, or upon request of the Board of County Commissioners. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment background check and drug screening.

Work is performed in a standard office environment with occasional travel throughout the County. The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking and use of standard office equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively, occasionally bend, reach, and lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Evening, weekend, and off‑site meetings may be required upon request of the Board of County Commissioners.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

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. Monitors and evaluates department head progress on board‑approved projects, programs, and contracts; keeps the board apprised of progress on a continual basis.

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. Oversees and provides input to Finance Staff for preparation and presentation of the annual…