County Manager

Pay Range: 

$6,444.50 - $7,581.77 Bi-weekly (DOE) 

MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION: 

2025 Montrose County Benefit Information

Closing Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

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.
• Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards and disciplinary action with the assistance of the Director of Human Resources.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among Division Directors that allows for disagreement over ideas, conflict and expeditious conflict resolution and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, support and working effectively together to enable each employee and the department to succeed.
• Provide oversight on the health and safety of workforce and facilities. Proactively identifying areas of concern.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Education:  A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.  A Master's degree in Public Administration, Management or related filed preferred.

Experience:  A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a management capacity with an organization of similar size and complexity as Montrose County.  Experience with a Colorado County considered helpful.  Business experience before joining pubic service is preferred.

Special Knowledge:  Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public administration.  Knowledge of the principles and techniques of organization, management and supervision.   Knowledge of Colorado law as applicable to the operations, functions, policies and procedures of County government.  Experience in project planning and management. Experience in land use processes and Natural Resources Management. 

Language Skills:  Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in a variety of written formats. Must be able to interpret, apply, explain and enforce all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures to a wide range of audiences and levels of knowledge. Ability to assemble, organize and present statistical, financial and technical information derived from a variety of sources. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex and technical documents including contracts, maps, and complex management and financial reports and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to read, comprehend and translate information relayed in written or graphic format. Must be able to write policies, procedures, correspondences and other types of documents. Must have the ability to write speeches, articles and manuals and create presentations using original and innovative techniques and styles.  Must have the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and organizations and/or board of directors. Ability to prepare industry specific technical reports and budgeting information. Ability to effectively communicate with the public, federal, state and county officials, employees, community agencies and the public.   Ability to prepare industry specific technical reports and budgeting information. 

Interpersonal Skills:   Extensive skill in the areas of leadership, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.  Well-developed facilitation and mediation skills, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials and the public.   Well-developed ability to provide effective leadership and coordination in developing solutions, recommending new techniques and supervision of staff procedures. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Work with the media to maintain a positive image of the County to the community.  Interact professionally and diplomatically with County employees, other agencies and organizations and members of the community and manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Possess the ability to recognize when confidentiality is required and maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to diffuse the most intense situation with diplomacy and professionalism. Must have the acumen to navigate political waters of the County and other outside agencies and organizations. Demonstrate a commitment to the County’s mission, values and core beliefs. Provide leadership, guidance and feedback to ensure continual quality improvement and respect the experience, cultural and overall diversity of those you lead and interact with. 

Mathematical Skills:  Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting and budgeting. Ability to work with complex mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, budgeting, risk analysis. Work with bidding and review. Must have extensive proficiency in transactional accounting, budget analysis and conduct cost analysis and produce critical path schedules. Must have extensive knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting and budgeting. 

Reasoning Skills:   Must be able make rational decisions through sound logical and deductive processes and make sound judgments, decision making, problem solving, while planning directing and monitoring the work of the agency. Must be able to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend or implement best options in support of strategic goals and objectives. Consider concrete and abstract variables. Must have the ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and present material in a clear and logical form, including oral and written presentations, briefs, opinions, orders or decisions. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects and complete work under pressure pursuant to deadlines. 

Office Technology/Computer Skills: Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must have extensive experience in word processing, database manipulation, spread sheets, and email with a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County. 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; twist; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers’ needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination.  Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  Ability to tolerate and be productive in a quiet to moderate noise level in the work place.  Employee may have periodic exposure to hazards in the field such as driving and inclement weather. 

Special Requirements:  Must reside in Montrose County during period of employment and be able to respond to emergency situations 24 hours per day.  Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.  

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $6,445 - $7,582