Company Profile
City of Fort Collins/Fort Collins Utilities
Company Overview
Work for an outstanding employer in one of the best places to live in the nation! Fort Collins was the winner of Money Magazine’s 2006 "Best Place to Live" and the #2 pick in 2008. The city was recognized by Fast Company Magazine in July 2007 as one of the "Fastest Cities", known for outstanding opportunities in research and development.
The City of Fort Collins is a full-service municipality that operates under the Council / Manager form of government. The City structure is organized around eight service areas including: Community and Operations Services; Employee and Communication Services; Financial Services; Police Services; Policy and Performance Excellence Services; Planning, Development and Transportation Services; Sustainability Services and Utility Services.
Located in northern Colorado, just 65 miles north of Denver, Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and an outstanding public school system. Fort Collins offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural and recreation opportunities, a strong economic base, and diverse employment opportunities. Whether it’s recognition from Money Magazine as the nation’s best place to live, or specific recognition such as Frommer’s award as one of the country’s best places to raise a family, Fort Collins seems to truly have it all.
As a major employer in the area, the City of Fort Collins strives to provide its 1200 classified and unclassified management employees with a competitive pay and benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Sick Leave (15 days/yr); Short-Term & Long-Term Disability; Paid Holidays (9 days/yr); Paid Vacation (15 days 1st–3rd yrs to max of 24 days at 20 yrs); Social Security + 401A; Deferred Compensation (457 Plan); Employee Assistance Program; award-winning Wellness Programs.
If you are seeking the Colorado lifestyle and a community in which you can challenge yourself and make a contribution, then Fort Collins is your city, “The Choice City”.
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Benefits
In addition to the above, the City offers Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Holidays (9 days/yr); Deferred Compensation (457 Plan); Employee Assistance Program; and award-winning Wellness Programs.