Employment

Live, work, and play in Grand Junction.

We're looking for creative, innovative individuals with a passion for serving the local community and making Grand Junction an effective and transparent government. City employees demonstrate a wide range of skills in a variety of industries. 

The City employs 773 full-time and up to 300 part-time and seasonal employees in a wide variety of positions as well as different levels of skill and education. Our employees are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the local community. In this way, we hire and celebrate our employees based on task capability, performance and demonstrate commitment to our core values:

Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement
Working together to be the best by challenging the status quo.


Collaborative PartnershipsCollaborative Partnerships
We work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal.


Exemplary ServiceExemplary Service
We excel at fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.


Use our online recruitment system to view current job opportunities or begin your application process. You will need to create an account, or log in to an existing account, to apply for a position.

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Employee Benefits

Health CareHealth Care

Choose from a variety of medical, dental, and vision options, and take advantage of our flexible spending account.

Work Life BalanceWork-Life Balance

We encourage employees to leave their work at the office, and we offer 32 days of paid leave for full-time employees, flexible schedules, and telecommuting when the job allows.

Retirement

Retirement Plans

You’ll receive a 6% match retirement plan through MissionSquare along with additional opportunities to save money in 457 and IRA programs. 

Family FriendlyFamily-Friendly Workplace

We provide up to 12 weeks of parental leave and flexible work arrangements for those with caregiving responsibilities.

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Values

Work with other curious, thoughtful, and creative coworkers who want to help change their city for the better.

To learn more about the City benefits, visit the Benefits Overview page.

Application Process

apply iconStep 1: Find a Role and Apply

Start by finding the job for you and submitting your application. Learn how to apply for a position (PDF).

review iconStep 2: Initial Review

We'll review your application and qualifications for the position.

exam iconStep 3: Assessment and Interview

You're almost there! Many of our positions require a written or technical exercise as an initial assessment, followed by a series of interviews. 

background check iconStep 4: Background Check

All jobs require a minimum of a background check, reference check, and drug screen. Some positions, such as those within Public Safety, have additional screening requirements. Check out the job announcement for more details. 

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce.
To learn more, see our Equal Employment Opportunity page.