City of Loveland City Manager

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

1d•$295,000 - $330,000

About The Position

The City Manager is appointed by and reports to the nine-member City Council, serving as chief executive of a full-service organization with approximately 950 benefit-eligible employees. The position directs nearly every City department and serves as the Council’s principal advisor on budget, policy, and long-range planning. The City Manager directs, administers, and coordinates City activities in accordance with Council policies, goals, and objectives, with the aim of providing the best possible services within available human and financial resources. The role also represents the City and develops positive working relationships with major customers and community stakeholders. The City seeks a people-first executive with a demonstrated record of strengthening complex organizations, retaining and developing talented employees, bringing departments together, building productive relationships, exercising sound financial stewardship and strategic judgment, and delivering measurable results. The hiring range is $295,000–$330,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Applicants must apply through SGR; applications submitted through other means are not considered. The application deadline is Sunday, November 29, 2026. Residency within Loveland city limits or its Community Influence Area is required within six months of employment, and City residency must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
Ten years of progressively responsible and diverse public or business administration experience.
Five years of experience at the City Manager or director level, or comparable private-sector experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Establish residency within the City limits or Community Influence Area within six months of employment and maintain City of Loveland residency for the duration of employment.
Knowledge of and skill in applying public administration principles, techniques, theories, and methods; knowledge of behavioral science related to leadership and management and ability to apply it.
Knowledge of the structure and operations of municipal organizations.
Ability to manage and coordinate activities of the overall City organization.
Skill in developing plans and people and evaluating them.
Ability to establish and maintain cohesive, team-oriented relationships with a wide variety of people within the City and community.
Verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Advise the City Council on technical and administrative matters, including budget, funding, management, long-range planning, goals, and citizen participation; research and develop proposals for Council consideration on important community issues.
Perform special projects as directed by the City Council.
Serve as a community leader and liaison between the City and civic groups, private citizens, media, major employers, the school district, and other government agencies.
Create strategic financial planning and reporting processes, including prudent use of public funds, a conservative balanced budget, and revenue and expense forecasting.
Direct development, implementation, and evaluation of short- and long-term operational plans and policies based on City Council goals and objectives.
Lead Management Team meetings, delegate projects, monitor progress and outcomes, and conduct performance appraisals for directors and other staff.
Direct the development and establishment of equitable personnel policies throughout the City.
Promote collaboration and citizen participation, build consensus on sensitive issues, and work collaboratively across the organization and throughout the City.
Ensure a City-wide focus on citizens as customers.
Ensure accurate and timely public education and information that increases awareness of City decisions and policies.
Resolve major external or internal conflicts that threaten the attainment of City goals and objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two medical plan options through UMR; the City contributes approximately 80% of the employee premium, and the high-deductible health plan includes a City-funded HRA.
Dental coverage through Delta Dental of Colorado and vision coverage through VSP.
No-cost on-site Employee Wellness Center and free virtual visits through Teladoc.
Medical premium incentive program, discounted Chilson Center fitness passes, and Employee Assistance Program.
Mandatory 401(a) retirement plan with 3% employee and 5% City contributions, increasing with longevity; 100% vested after three years.
Voluntary 457 deferred compensation and Roth options.
Participation in Social Security.
125 hours of vacation annually to start, increasing with service.
96 hours of medical leave annually.
Ten paid holidays plus three floating holidays.
City-paid life and AD&D insurance equal to 1.5 times salary, up to $200,000.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts, a 529 college savings plan, and employee discount program.
Additional executive benefits beyond the City’s standard package will be negotiated with the City Council.