NEW Town Administrator
Education: Bachelor's Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Business Management, Public Administration or related fields from an accredited four-year college or university. However, a bachelor’s degree in another major will be considered if accompanied by at least five years of experience in positions that require skills and abilities directly related to those required for a TA.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a municipality, county, or other local government and a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience to fulfill the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities and provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered
The Town:
Cedaredge, incorporated March 25, 1907, is located in the upper Surface Creek Valley on the southern slope of the Grand Mesa in Western Colorado. The population is about 2,600, with a median age of 51.3 and a median income of $40,395, with 20.9% of households including children under 18 years of age. Colorado State Highway 65 runs through the middle of Town and is designated as a National Scenic Byway.
Board’s Mission & Vision Statements
Deliver exceptional services for the health, safety, and welfare of our community. Cedaredge is the jewel of Western Colorado with an active, small-town lifestyle promoting smart fiscal policies, transparency, and a strong economy.
Job Summary:
The Town of Cedaredge (Town) is a Home Rule municipality that provides a full range of public services, including a Police Department, Water Purveyor, Wastewater Purveyor, and a Municipal Golf Course. The Town employs approximately twenty-eight full-time employees, plus contract and seasonal staff.
The Town is a “council-manager form of government” with a Mayor and six (6) Board of Trustees (Trustees). The Town Administrator (TA) manages and oversees Town operations and ensures consistent adherence with Town’s Municipal Codes and Town policies. This position is at-will and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and Trustees.
Challenges to be Addressed by the Town:
- Support for a ballot measure for new funding in November 2026 to address a projected budgetary shortfall in the General Fund at the end of 2026.
- Exploring options for law enforcement to retain service levels within budget limitations.
- Enterprise fund for a Municipal Golf Course with significant Capital needs
- Limited General Fund revenues necessitating grant funding and potential bonding/borrowing to keep up with Capital needs.
- Addressing (unfunded) mandates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, maximizing water rights and coordinating with water purveyors in the region.
- Need for Public/Private Partnerships for Town growth.
- Implementing and updating Intergovernmental Agreements with the School District and Delta County.
- Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) collaboration on projects, i.e. bridges, sidewalks and roads due to a Town divided by State Highway 65.
- Implementation of the 2025 Master Plan and 2025 Recreation & Trail Plan.
- Participate in a Housing Needs Assessment with Delta County and the Town of Orchard City.
- Development and implementation of the Town’s Capital Asset Management Plan.
- Development and implementation of a Business/Economic Development Plan.
- Thorough and effective handling of proposed land development projects through Town administration, governance and judicial processes.