City Manager

The Position

The City Manager plays a vital role in helping Northglenn bring its vision and priorities to life, serving the community, supporting employees, and turning shared goals into meaningful results. As the City’s chief administrative officer, the City Manager provides executive leadership, working in close partnership with the Mayor and City Council to advance their vision for the community. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated organization, build on its strengths, and help shape Northglenn’s future while ensuring the City continues to deliver responsive, effective services to its residents.

The City Manager provides leadership across the organization, guiding City operations and fostering a culture that supports employees, encourages collaboration, and gives staff the direction and resources they need to succeed. The role includes overseeing City departments and services, developing and administering the annual budget, safeguarding the City’s financial health, and ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources. A trusted partner to the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager brings sound judgment, a forward-looking perspective, and a commitment to open communication and effective governance. Success in this role means balancing the big-picture opportunities and challenges facing Northglenn with the everyday work of running a city.

The City of Northglenn seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking City Manager passionate about public service and who understands that strong leadership starts with building trust, bringing people together, and creating opportunities for the community to thrive. This is an opportunity for a thoughtful, confident leader who empowers employees, welcomes new ideas, and inspires collaboration across the organization. The City Manager is a trusted partner to City Council and understands the importance of balancing responsiveness to elected officials with independent professional judgment.

As an organizational leader, the City Manager empowers staff, trusts their expertise, and creates the conditions for people to do their best work. They provide clear direction and expectations while allowing employees the flexibility to take initiative, solve problems, and bring forward new ideas. The successful candidate fosters cross-department collaboration, aligns the executive leadership team around shared priorities, and builds on the organization's existing strengths. Supportive and approachable, they set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and help employees grow and succeed while strengthening a culture of shared accountability and continuous improvement.

Calm, resilient, and adaptable, the City Manager brings sound judgment and perspective to complex challenges and competing demands. They manage conflict constructively, navigate diverse personalities, and remain steady under pressure without losing sight of the bigger picture. An engaging and visible presence in the community, the City Manager understands that effective leadership extends beyond City Hall. They communicate proactively and transparently, listen with genuine interest, and build meaningful relationships with employees, residents, community partners, and regional colleagues. Approachable and personable, they ensure people feel heard and respected while representing Northglenn with professionalism and enthusiasm. The successful candidate brings positive energy, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to public service, serving as a steady and trusted leader who connects people, strengthens relationships, and helps the City achieve its shared goals.

Qualifications

At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in local government is required, including at least five years supervising professional-level staff. Prior experience serving as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or Assistant City Manager is highly desirable. Demonstrated success building collaborative relationships and working effectively with elected officials is required. Strong financial acumen, including municipal budgeting and long-range financial planning, is essential, along with the ability to evaluate competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and clearly communicate complex issues to elected officials, employees, community stakeholders, and residents. Experience in economic development is highly desirable, as is familiarity with organizational effectiveness, emerging technologies, and sustainability initiatives.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, planning, economic development, or a related field is required. A master's degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related discipline is preferred. The City recognizes that leadership experience may be gained through a variety of pathways and will consider any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully lead the organization.

Compensation and Benefits

The City of Northglenn is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. The City embraces and values the many unique employee experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds that enrich the workplace. Northglenn is dedicated to fostering an environment and community where employees are respected, valued, and empowered. The full hiring range is $207,906 - $311,440 and will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Northglenn offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of all employees. For more information, please review Northglenn’s Employee Benefits.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at raftelis.com. Applicants will complete a brief online form and provide a cover letter and resume. The position is open until filled, with a first review of applications beginning November 30, 2026.