The Town of Oak Creek, CO is seeking a dedicated and experienced municipal leader to serve as Town Administrator. KRW Associates is assisting with this search. To view full posting, go to KRW-Associates.com/open-positions.
The Town & Surrounding Community
The Town of Oak Creek, CO (pop. 889), is a statutory town in northwestern Colorado on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. It is centrally located in Routt County, and is just 160 miles west of Denver, 160 miles northeast of Grand Junction and approximately 20 miles south of the mountain resort community of Steamboat Springs with Interstate 70 accessed 52 miles to the south via State Highway 131.
The Town’s Board of Trustees appoint the Town Administrator/Clerk, as well as the Town Attorney, Town Treasurer, Municipal Court Judge, and the Police Chief.
Incorporated in 1907, the Town of Oak Creek has long been home to hardworking ranchers and coal miners, more recently many of Oak Creek’s residents work in the service and ski industry in nearby Steamboat Springs. Overall, Oak Creek is an attractive area for those who simply want easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities year-round.
Stagecoach State Park is one of Oak Creek's most popular recreational facilities. The park's highlight is a 780-acre reservoir with a full-service marina. Here visitors can boat, watch the wildlife, camp or fish for plump Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout. The Routt National Forest and the nearby Flat Tops Wilderness Area also attract visitors who enjoy hiking, biking, hunting, snowmobiling and skiing. Known for its “Four Seasons of Fun”, there are many spring, summer, fall and winter community activities, including the weekend long annual Oak Creek Labor Day Celebration.
Oak Creek is a small, close-knit community; however, residents have access to some valuable key community resources and businesses including a public library, a museum, a recreation department with youth summer camps and after school programs and community education opportunities, a police department, a drug store, a post office and a few local restaurants (some with music venues), shops and other small businesses. Fire protection and emergency services are provided by the Oak Creek Fire Protection District.
The South Routt School District (SOROCO) operates the local Pre-K-12 public school system. Housed on two campuses: the pre-school and elementary school (grades K-5) are located in Yampa (9 miles south of Oak Creek), while the Middle/High School (grades 6-12) sits atop the hill that overlooks the Town of Oak Creek.
The Colorado Mountain College is just 20 miles away in Steamboat Springs, and the Colorado Northwest Community College is 45 miles away in the City of Craig.
The South Routt Medical Center is located on Main Street in Oak Creek, and offers comprehensive medical care, including Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Pediatric Care, Dental Care, Physical Therapy and in-house laboratory services. Additionally, the Yampa Valley Regional Airport is located 25 miles northwest of Oak Creek in the Town of Hayden. The airport services commercial and private aviation.
The Position
The Town Administrator oversees the day-to-day municipal operations and functions as the Chief Operating / Chief Administrative Officer. The Town Administrator will work with the Mayor, Board of Trustees, Deputy Clerk, Treasurer and other staff, to carry out the day-to-day functions of the Town and help formulate and implement the long-range plans.
The Town Administrator reports to the Mayor and Trustees and is responsible for the proper administration of the Town’s business affairs.
The successful candidate will:
The Ideal Candidate
Opportunities & Challenges
Benefit Summary
Oak Creek offers an excellent benefit package including health, and dental, and an ICMA Mission Squared 457 deferred compensation plan. The Board is also open to discussing a moving allowance and housing stipend with the successful candidate.
Qualifications
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Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024 (5:00 PM MST)
Questions? -KRW Associates LLC is assisting the Town of Oak Creek with this search. Questions should be emailed to: info@krw-associates.com or you may call KRW Managing Partner, Lorne Kramer at 719-310-8960, KRW Senior Associates, Mark Collins at 307-460-1941 or Gina McGrail at 303-249-9572.
The Town of Oak Creek is an equal opportunity employer.
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