Assistant City Manager at City of Commerce City – Commerce City, Colorado

The City of Commerce City is seeking two dynamic and experienced professionals to serve as Assistant City Managers (ACMs). These key leadership roles will each oversee a distinct portfolio of City departments: Sustainable Growth and Thriving Community. Working in close partnership with the City Manager, Deputy City Managers, and department directors, the ACMs play a pivotal role in driving the City’s strategic objectives and ensuring operational excellence.

These portfolios, Sustainable Growth and Thriving Community, are designed to provide shared clarity over the departments' collective purpose, offering actionable direction and aspirational goals critical for our evolving city. The ACMs will be instrumental in translating strategic vision into tangible outcomes, fostering innovation, and leading high-performing teams dedicated to serving the Commerce City community.

THE PORTFOLIOS

• ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER | SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
  This ACM will champion initiatives and oversee departments crucial for the City’s long-term viability, infrastructure development, strategic resource management, and employee success. This portfolio includes:

• Community Development (CD)

• Energy, Equity, & Environment (E3)

• Community Wellbeing (CWB)

• Public Works (PW)

• Human Resources (HR)

• Information Technology (IT)

• ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER | THRIVING COMMUNITY
  This ACM will focus on enhancing the community’s quality of life, resident services, long-term fiscal management, and civic engagement for all. This portfolio includes:

• Parks, Recreation & Golf (PRG)

• Finance Department (FD)

• City Clerk’s Office (Clerk)

• Municipal Courts (Courts)

Ideal Assistant City Managers are results-driven leaders who turn strategic vision into concrete results for their Sustainable Growth and Thriving Community portfolios, guiding their teams to connect daily work with City goals. As thoughtful communicators and collaborators, they build consensus, effectively represent the City, and foster solid interdepartmental partnerships. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of leading key projects from start to finish, enhancing departmental efficiency and innovation, and delivering measurable outcomes that benefit our community. Their leadership is rooted in a deep commitment to public service excellence and to embodying our City values: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, and Excellence.

ABOUT THE CITY

Commerce City is one of Colorado’s fastest-growing and most dynamic communities, with a current population of over 70,000, which is expected to grow to over 82,000 in just 10 years. Known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and numerous opportunities for economic prosperity, the city has a clear vision for growth and development through the modernization of its Comprehensive Plan. This growing and vibrant community deserves public service professionals who are up to the challenge of meeting its needs and providing a quality community for a lifetime.

• A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field is required

• A minimum of nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal management positions, including demonstrated authority for program direction and budget administration.

• Proven ability to provide leadership and direction to assigned departments, including creating and implementing goals and strategic plans.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, strategic planning, municipal government structure, and operations.

• Knowledge of municipal budgeting, financial management, and best city management practices.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated hiring range for these Assistant City Manager positions is $177,000 - $200,000 annually. Commerce City offers an extensive benefits package, including an 8% 401A match and up to a 3% deferred compensation match, in addition to comprehensive healthcare and professional development opportunities.