• Work closely with hiring managers to develop staffing and recruitment plans that meet the needs of their department; advertise vacancies; evaluate applicant selection; coordinate and conduct applicant testing and interviewing.
• Assist with the onboarding of new employees and ensure a positive experience.
• Advise employees and supervisors in policy interpretation; assist in employee training and development.
• Conduct studies, analysis, and research on a broad range of human resources assignments including job audits, classification, and compensation.
• Provide staff assistance in employee relations, grievances, and benefits.
• Research, evaluate, and implement a variety of employee programs.
• Analyze legislation and regulations to determine the effect on personnel programs and services.

• Three (3) years of professional human resources program experience. 
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field.  

Explore the Area:

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. 

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and/or genetic information.