City Manager City of Trinidad Municipal Government

City Manager – Trinidad, CO Deadline for the first review of applications: December 22, 2024 The City of Trinidad is seeking a driven, ethical, and collaborative leader with the skills to guide the community’s growth and uphold the City Council’s high expectations as their next City Manager. A distinctive southeastern Colorado community and the seat of Las Animas County, the City of Trinidad is rich in western-frontier history, stunning views of expansive mountain vistas, and abundant tourism attractions. Situated alongside the foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains and the Purgatoire River, Trinidad’s origins date back to its early days as a trading post on the historic Santa Fe Trail. The railroad’s arrival and formal municipal incorporation in 1876 led to an economic boom and a flourish of commercial and residential buildings featuring classic red brick Victorian-style architecture. Trinidad is a home-rule city with a council-manager form of government. Its Mayor and six City Council members are elected at-large on nonpartisan ballots, with the Mayor serving two-year terms and council members serving four-year, staggered terms. Each position has term limits of eight years, meaning a council member may serve two terms (excluding appointments), and a mayor may serve four. Reporting to the City Council, Trinidad’s City Manager serves as the organization’s chief administrative officer, responsible for coordinating daily administrative activities and operations and advising and assisting the City Council. Responsibilities: Coordinate daily administrative activities and operations. Advise and assist the City Council. Maintain positive relationships with elected and appointed leaders, staff, and residents. Qualifications: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in government and/or business. A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in public administration, business, or another applicable field is preferred. Strong background in municipal management and knowledge of modern administrative methods, employee and labor relations, human resources, and technological capabilities. Please note that the selected candidate will be asked to establish residency within six months. The City of Trinidad is offering a starting salary range of $145,000 to $160,000 for this position, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please apply online. For more information on this position, contact: Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President LarryGilley@GovernmentResource.com 325-660-4208

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