City Manager
City of Arvada

The City of Arvada, CO is seeking a visionary City Manager to serve as their chief executive officer, responsible for implementing City Council priorities and leading our city’s opportunities and challenges with a strategic approach. As a visible and inspiring leader, the City Manager will guide our city’s executive team and represent Arvada to the public, fostering trust and collaboration.
The next City Manager will be more than an executive; they’ll be a storyteller, community builder, and innovator. We seek a leader who brings both heart and strategy to their work, someone ready to join us in shaping a city where people live, work, and thrive. Ideally, you’re a values-driven professional who believes in transparent, open communication and has a strong track record of leading cities through complex, rewarding transformations.
Ideal candidates will possess a master’s degree in public or business administration (or related field) and 10 years of progressively responsible public sector management experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles. Prior experience in executive leadership roles such as city or county manager, deputy or assistant city manager, or chief of staff in a large public sector organization or full-service city of similar size to Arvada (population 125,000 or more) is preferred. Ability to meet bonding requirements and hold a valid Colorado driver’s license, and residency in Arvada within six months of appointment, are required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the master’s degree.

Please review the brochure for additional details and qualifications.

Location: Arvada, Colorado
Salary: $300,000–$330,000
Final filing date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
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Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.