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City Manager - Golden, CO
- Golden, Colorado
- City of Golden, CO
$248,000
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Associate Eligibility Specialist - Call Center
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
$22.00-$23.00
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Human and Social Services
Building HVAC Technician
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Utilities
Traffic Specialist
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
IT Project Manager III
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Project Management
Career Specialist
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
$26.00-$27.00
- Full Time
- Human Resources and Personnel
Transportation Planner
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
- Transportation or Transit
Mass Care Coordinator
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Public Health
Wildfire Permitting and Mitigation Specialist
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Venues Services Specialist
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Grounds and Landscaping Services
Administrative Assistant
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Construction Manager or Associate Civil Engineer
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Engineering
Personal Property Appraiser
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Real Estate
Training Supervisor
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Education and Training
Road Maintenance Worker-Golden Valley
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ
$37,897.60 - $46,612.80 Annually
- Building Maintenance
POST Deputy Sheriff Trainee
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
ERP Systems Analyst Sr
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
POST Certified Deputy Sheriff (Detentions) with less than two years of experience
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Registered Nurse
- Golden, Colorado
- Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado
$53,756
- Full Time
- Public Health
Superintendent - Multifamily!
- Golden Oak, Florida
- Jobot
110,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Senior Multifamily Superintendent
- Golden Oak, Florida
- Jobot
150,000
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
POST Deputy Sheriff Trainee
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lateral Deputy Sheriff - Patrol & Investigations
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Wildfire Resilience & Permitting Specialist
- Golden, Colorado
- Jefferson
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Golden, Colorado
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Golden, Colorado
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
P/T CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- The Geo Group
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
P/T CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- GEO Corrections & Detentions
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- The Geo Group
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Golden Meadow, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
P/T CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- GEO Group
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- GEO Corrections & Detentions
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- GEO Group
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Golden Valley, Arizona
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Golden Meadow, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Golden, Colorado
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Golden, Colorado
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
U.S. Border Patrol Agent
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Golden, Colorado
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Golden, Colorado
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
United States Border Patrol Agent
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Golden Meadow, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Golden, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Meteorologist
- Golden Meadow, Louisiana
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Administration and Management

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City Manager - Golden, CO
- Golden, Colorado United States
- City of Golden, CO
- Oct 16, 2026
- $248,000 - Full Time
City of Golden, CO

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- $248,000
- Full Time
- Oct 16, 2026
Job Description
City Manager: City of Golden, CO

The Community
Golden is a vibrant, authentic, and historic community founded in 1859 and located between Denver and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Golden is home to more than 20,000 residents within city limits and 40,000 outside city limits, who enjoy a high-quality of life, world-class outdoor recreation, varied local arts and culture opportunities, and a thriving downtown. Golden is an employment hub with individuals commuting daily from Denver and Boulder on a robust transportation network of highways, transit, and regional bikeways. Golden is the county seat for Jefferson County and home to the Colorado School of Mines. Other major employers include Coors Brewery, Coors Tek, and the National Laboratory of the Rockies.

Golden welcomes visitors year-round as a destination or a central location to enjoy a Colorado vacation. The city has something to offer for everyone with abundant outdoor recreational activities including kayaking and fishing in Clear Creek; hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in Jefferson County Open Space parks; cycling and paragliding on Lookout Mountain; or golf at the city’s award-winning Fossil Trace Golf Club. For less active pursuits, downtown Golden is a regional draw for shopping, dining, and entertainment, as well as a gathering place for large community events including weekly farmers markets, fine arts festivals, holiday parades and celebrations, and car shows.

The Organization
The City of Golden provides a full range of services including police, fire, streets, water, drainage, public improvements, parks, recreation and golf, planning and economic development, and general administrative services.

Golden is a home-rule municipality with a council-manager form of government. Residents elect a mayor at large, two district council members, and four ward council members on a non-partisan basis for four-year staggered terms, with elections every two years. City Council is primarily responsible for setting policy, passing ordinances and resolutions, adopting the budget, appointing committees, and hiring the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Judge, and Hearing Officer.

THE CITY AT A GLANCE:

FY2026 Budget: $112,098,005

Full-Time Employees: 304

Part-Time/Seasonal Employees: 250

The Role
The City Manager is the chief administrative officer responsible for planning, managing operations, and leading a team of highly skilled employees to achieve Council approved objectives and deliver excellent service to the community.

Develops and manages the City’s annual budget in accordance with City Council directives

Executes the goals and deliverables in City Council’s Strategic Action Plan

Ensures resolution of inquiries or complaints of city services in a timely manner

Identifies challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement of city services

Serves as liaison between the City of Golden and other cities and outside agencies, and negotiates and resolves significant issues with the guidance of City Council

Monitors and evaluates the City’s organizational structure and employee satisfaction

Maintains the highest ethical, personal, and professional standards

Participates on a variety of boards and professional groups; stays informed of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration

Carries out additional duties listed in Chapter VII of the City Charter

Other duties may be assigned

Desired Attributes
Golden is seeking a visionary, open-minded, and seasoned leader with a proven track record. The City Manager will need to possess the following skills:

Effective communication with transparency and integrity

Commitment to service delivery excellence

Inspires cooperation, effectiveness, and efficiency

Honors the past while strategically focusing the City on the future

Develops and supports staff expertise, empowering individuals while valuing accountability

Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Straightforward and confident working with a well-informed and engaged community

Open to innovative technologies and ideas, and adaptable to a changing landscape

Fact-based and data-driven decision making

Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and circumstances

Available to and engaged with the community

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) plus ten (10) years’ related professional experience required.

A graduate degree in public administration and five (5) years’ leadership experience in a comparable size or comparable services delivery model organization is preferred.

Must have strong management and leadership experience in finance, public safety, public infrastructure, and employee relations.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hiring rate for the position is between $248,000 - $289,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, the benefits below complement the attractive total rewards package:

A monthly vehicle allowance

A monthly mobile phone allowance

Medical (Cigna, Open Access Plus PPO and LocalPlus)

Dental (Delta Dental Premier or the Delta Dental PPO)

Vision (EyeMed)

Term Life Insurance (automatically enrolled 2x annual base salary)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (medical)

Dependent Care Account

401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Academic Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

128 hours Annual Leave per year

96 hours Annual Sick Leave

12 paid holidays

Per City Charter, residency within the city limits is required. The City will work with the finalist on timing of residency and understands the challenges of the current housing market. The City will consider relocation assistance, temporary housing assistance, and subsidy as part of the offer negotiations.

Application and Selection Process

Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter and resume online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/golden-co-city-manager/

The job posting will close on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Following the first review, the recruiter will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications, and then select candidates to complete additional assignments or participate in a virtual or in-person interview. The City requires the expressed authorization by an applicant to conduct criminal background report check, credit check, academic verification or contact references. Pursuant to the state or local laws governing access to public records, all information submitted and associated with an individual’s applications, including resumes and cover letters, may be subject to public disclosure.

To learn more about the City of Golden, CO, please visit their website at: www.cityofgolden.gov, and visit Guiding Golden for a look at current projects and initiatives, www.GuidingGolden.com.

The City of Golden, Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace where all employees are respected and have the opportunity to succeed. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and applicable law.
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Our executive recruiting services are unequaled, providing a high degree of personal attention to each executive search that is conducted. Our role is to find the person who is the very best possible match for your organization.

SGR devotes tremendous energy to understanding your organization's unique culture, environment, and local issues to ensure a great "fit" with regard to values, philosophy, and management style.
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