JOB DESCRIPTION

Organization: Gunnison County

Position Title: Assistant County Manager for Community & Economic Development

Address: 200 E. Virginia, Gunnison, CO 81230

First Review: January 15, 2026

Salary: $139,940 - $197,945 annually DOQ

Gunnison County is seeking a Assistant County Manager for Community & Economic Development to join this progressive, high-performing organization located in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Spanning 3,259 square miles, Gunnison County serves 17,000 year-round residents and a booming tourist community who enjoy a mountain culture and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. The County is governed by an elected three-member Board of County Commissioners and operates with a 2026 total budget of $151.5 million and a team of 252 FTEs.

THE ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER FOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Reporting to the County Manager, the Assistant County Manager for Community and Economic Development holds executive-level responsibility for day-to-day management and long-range planning related to community and economic development, as well as other areas as assigned. The Community and Economic Development Department operates with a staff of 10 FTEs and the ACM has two direct reports: the Planning Director and the Building/Environmental Health Official.

WHY APPLY

Come and work with an exceptional team of committed and visionary local government professionals as the Assistant County Manager for Community and Economic Development. This position is a key part of the County's overall management team while providing focus and direction to the Community and Economic Development Department. The County is looking for an experienced leader that will utilize the expertise of the existing team of professionals while setting an overall vision for the County's economic development and proper land use.

BENEFITS

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More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting Gunnison County with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. Gunnison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is January 15, 2026.

BENEFITS

View the full position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com.

More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting Gunnison County with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. Gunnison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is January 15, 2026.