Town Administrator - Town of Palmer Lake, Colorado

Job Description:

Town Administrator - Town of Palmer Lake, Colorado

Description

Are you an experienced, visible, hands-on municipal leader with a collaborative leadership style? If so, apply to be Palmer Lake’s next Town Administrator! We’re looking for an exceptional professional who can:
• Lead with transparency and has a commitment to community engagement
• Oversee municipal operations with fiscal discipline and long-term vision
• Build trust through active listening and responsiveness to boards, residents, businesses, and staff

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Colorado Springs, the Town of Palmer Lake is a close-knit community of approximately 2,635 residents. Known for its stunning natural setting and small-town character, Palmer Lake offers abundant recreational opportunities and an excellent school system. Palmer Lake operates under a statutory town governance system. The Mayor and six Trustees are elected at-large and set policy direction for the Town. The Town Board appoints the Town Administrator to oversee daily operations and implement policy.

Reporting directly to the Town Board, the Town Administrator is the chief administrative officer of Palmer Lake, charged with implementing policy directives of the Town Board of Trustees and ensuring effective service delivery. This position oversees Police, Fire, Water, Public Works (Roads & Parks), and Administration. The Town seeks a visible, hands-on municipal leader with integrity and ethics. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative leadership style and the ability to listen and learn before taking action. The Town is looking for someone who is approachable, transparent, and responsive to boards, residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

Required qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field
• Minimum of three years as a Town Administrator/Town Manager or executive-level local government leader
• Knowledge of Colorado fiscal and municipal law, including GASB, TABOR, CGIA, Gallagher, CORA, and Sunshine Law
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience with capital project planning, economic development, and intergovernmental relations
• Demonstrated success in professionalizing small-town municipal operations
• Residency in Palmer Lake

The salary range for this position is $130,000–$160,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Please apply online.

For more information on this position, contact:
Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President
marshareed@governmentresource.com | 806-789-9641

Salary:

$130,000–$160,000