Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Application Form:

To apply for any of the below open positions, please just complete the Employment Application by clicking the below link. 

City Employment Application Form

Police Officer Employment Application Form

Why Work for the City of Gunnison?

Click here to find out why you should Live, Work, and Learn in Gunnison  
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Click here for the City of Gunnison values - our commitment to each other and our customers
All employees receive a free membership to the City of Gunnison Community Center!

The City of Gunnison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
The City of Gunnison is dedicated to the principles of equal employment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact: Tammy Shelafo with any additional employment opportunities questions

Open Positions
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Job Description Post Date Closing Date

Full-Time - Construction Project Manager

This is a temporary, full-time position that is anticipated to be renewed annually for technical oversight for a 5 to 7 yearlong, $50 million multi-phased design and construction program for the City’s water system improvements project.  Annual salary up to $112,400. Read More
Dec 29, 2023 Until Filled

Full-Time - Chief Water Operator

Salary range is $72,800 to $85,500 per year, based on qualifications. Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement, 3 weeks accrued vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 12 days of sick leave. Read More
Feb 6, 2024 Until Filled

Full-Time - Police Officer

Salary range is $68,900 to $93,100 per year, based on qualifications. $15,000 signing bonus. Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement, 3 weeks accrued vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 12 days of sick leave. Read More
Jan 1, 2023 Until Filled

Part-Time Temporary - Tree Dump Gatekeeper

$19.93 to $22.53 (plus $1.70 per hour incentive completion bonus) Read More
Mar 11, 2024 Until Filled

Welcome to Gunnison

Gunnison is a small mountain community on the western slope of Colorado with a population of approximately 6,560 full time residents. The population increases annually with the influx of tourism and Western Colorado University students numbering an additional 2,500. The City of Gunnison is the county seat for Gunnison County. Gunnison has a rich history of ranching, agriculture, mining, tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities that bring many more people through the community.
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