County Manager

Requisition Number: COUNT
001330

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• Posted :
  December 4, 2025
• Full-Time

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MC Administration
161 S Townsend Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401, USA

Closing Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2026

General Statement of Duties: The County Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the County. Oversees the county’s organizational, operational, management, financial and administrative operation and activities. This position works closely with the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to ensure the vision the board has for the county is implemented and that the organization is moving in a positive direction to better meet citizen and community needs.

Supervision Received: This position shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.

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

Essential Functions: 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.

• Implements policies established by the Board of County Commissioners and provides guidance of the day-to-day operations of County government. Monitors and evaluates division head progress on board-approved projects, programs, and contracts; keeps the board apprised of progress on a continual basis.
• Attends and participates in Board of County Commissioner meetings; directs preparation of the weekly planning session agendas; provides staff support and research to the board such as researching subjects or specific areas of concern; presents policy and procedure recommendations for the board’s consideration. Informs the board of pertinent items on the agenda that require their particular attention and concern; provides background data on important matters coming before the BOCC.
• Oversees and ensures the county’s adherence to all statutory requirements in consultation with the County Attorney.
• 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 budget.
• Exercises signature authority for personnel, financial and management actions where authorized or where the direct involvement of the board is not required.
• Upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners, represents the board at policy meetings with federal, state and local officials; acts as county spokesperson in the absence of the board or as directed by the board.
• Builds effective relationships with citizens, partner agencies, municipalities and organizations including involvement with professional, community, and policy-making bodies.
• Responds to and investigates complaints and inquiries by citizens and outside agencies.
• Works with elected officials to ensure needs are met.
• Composes contracts, agreements, and IGA’s; prepares correspondence, resolutions, requests for proposals and price quotations, notices of bid award, and legal notices in compliance with state statutes.
• Assumes administrative responsibility in the areas designated by the board or when special projects dictate the need.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to review progress, accomplishments, budgets, strategies, and implementation of plans for the county.
• Under direction of the Board of County Commissioners, develops systems for long‑range planning and prioritization of projects.
• Responsible for regular communication with all county staff. Regular and routine communication ensures accurate messaging, inclusion and begins to build a culture of open, honest and transparent messaging.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Division Directors by identifying areas of need, engaging in deeper communication with feedback and provocative discussion about strategic direction, process improvements, cost savings, personnel challenges and professional development.
• Lead employees to meet the organization’s expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement and goal accomplishment.
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