Town Administrator

Town Administrator Town of Palmer Lake, CO 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:

https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/town-of-palmer-lake-co-t… For more information on this position, contact: Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President marshareed@governmentresource.com | 806-789-9641 How to Apply Post Date Apr 29, 2026 Application Deadline May 28, 2026 Please apply online: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/town-of-palmer-lake-co-town-administrator/ Apply Now Job Details Salary $130,000 - $160,000 Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time Town of Palmer Lake Address 42 Valley Crescent St Palmer Lake , CO 80133 United States Population 2,636 Website Form of Government Mayor-Council ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job