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

Retirement
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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.