City of Thornton, Colorado

**Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact for the City of Thornton!** Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Now's your chance to be part of something bigger! You’ll contribute directly to enhancing the place you call home and work with a dedicated team to improve the lives of your fellow community members. It's a chance to shape the future of the community you love. Don’t miss out on these new exciting opportunities! New jobs this week: Arts & Culture Coordinator Criminalist/Senior Criminalist GIS Developer-Public Safety Police Officer Recruit Be the difference. Be part of Thornton.

**Job Posting: Arts & Culture Coordinator** **City of Thornton** **Application Deadline: September 20, 2024** The City of Thornton is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic **Arts & Culture Coordinator** to join our team! In this key role, you will create, coordinate, and maintain arts and culture services, programs, projects, and events that foster a growing interest in the vibrant Arts and Culture of the City of Thornton. **Position Overview:** The Arts & Culture Coordinator will work to enhance the city's cultural landscape by developing and managing a wide range of arts initiatives and community programs. This includes overseeing the planning and execution of arts events, collaborating with local artists and cultural organizations, and promoting cultural experiences that engage and inspire the Thornton community. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and implement arts and culture programs that reflect the community's diverse interests. - Coordinate cultural events, projects, and exhibitions. - Build partnerships with local artists, arts organizations, and stakeholders. - Promote public participation in cultural events and programs. - Manage budgets, schedules, and logistics for cultural projects. - Ensure the integration of arts and culture into the city's strategic goals. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Arts Management, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, or a related field from an accredited college or university - Two years of experience in arts, arts management, or related management. Supervisory or lead experience is preferred. - A passion for arts and culture. - Strong organizational and project management skills. - Ability to collaborate with various community groups and stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, community-focused professional who is excited about the chance to shape and grow the arts and culture scene in Thornton. **Application Deadline:** September 23, 2024 **Salary Range:** $35.94 - $47.44 hourly To apply, click on the link below or visit the City of Thornton's official website at GoCOT.net/jobs. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our passion for enriching the community through the arts! https://lnkd.in/g9dzDi3x #hiring #artsandculture #colorado

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Now Hiring for our 2025 Fire Academy! We are anticipating 18 new positions for this recruitment! In-person interviews will be held October 1st - October 11th. Hire date will be January 2, 2025. All employees will be hired as a Firefighter Recruit and be in that incumbency throughout Fire Academy. At the end of Academy incumbents will be reclassified to the appropriate Firefighter classification listed below based on previous experience: 2025 Annual Pay Rates: Firefighter Recruit - $72,900 Firefighter IV - $76,620.80 Firefighter III - $87,570.80 Firefighter II - $98,520.80 10% step increase annually at the time of reclassification to a higher level. Rank Firefighter/Paramedic 2025 annual salary is $122,581.60 (eligible to apply after 3 years' of employment with Thornton Fire Department). To learn more about Thornton Fire, the position and qualifications, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gfwDgUFN or visit the link below for the job posting. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 24 To apply visit - https://lnkd.in/gg7xaTdk

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 Thornton City Council unanimously passed a resolution to appoint Tansy Hayward as the next Thornton City Manager. This appointment comes after an extensive and competitive selection process, during which Hayward emerged as the top candidate. The contract was formally presented for approval at the August 27, 2024, Thornton City Council meeting. Hayward is expected to officially assume the role on October 21, 2024. "We are incredibly excited to welcome Tansy Hayward as our new City Manager,” says Thornton Mayor Jan Kulmann. “Her vision and experience align with the direction we want to take as a community, and we look forward to working together to continue building on the city’s solid foundation." “The city of Thornton is a beautiful place with an amazing quality of life,” Hayward says. “The collective efforts of the community, and current and prior elected officials and staff have not only built this exceptional community but have also positioned it for the future. I'm thrilled to make Thornton my new home and honored that I will have the opportunity to work in partnership to shape that future.” Hayward has been with Raleigh, North Carolina since 2014, and has served as Deputy City Manager since 2021. Previously she worked for Tacoma, WA for eight years, with the last six years as the Assistant City Manager. She also had prior service with Des Moines, IA and Olathe, KS. Hayward has broad experience supervising Departments across her career and has led and assisted departments with major projects and decisions, including many that prepare for growth. Hayward is a native Kansan and holds her undergraduate and MPA degrees from the University of Kansas. She has 21-year-old twin daughters and two golden retrievers. Mayor Kulmann further highlighted the importance of this transition, saying, "This is an exciting time for Thornton, and we are looking forward to tackling the challenges ahead and seizing the opportunities that will help us enhance the quality of life for all our residents." During the council meeting, Thornton City Council Members all took the opportunity to express their gratitude to the candidates that took part in the selection process as well as their confidence in the selection of Hayward to lead the city. For more information visit www.ThorntonCO.gov.

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Caleb O., Water Quality Administrator, has been awarded Outstanding Public Works Employee of a large utility, by the Colorado Chapter of APWA, American Public Works Association, for his significant contributions to the City of Thornton and its Water Utility. Caleb has played a key role in a number of projects including PFAS detection and recovery, source water protection, and lake management. He will be recognized in the fall issue of Colorado Public Works Journal, and at the Colorado APWA Awards Luncheon on October 22, 2024. Congratulations, Caleb! 

Looking for an employer that supports you? Join the city of Thornton and enjoy: ✔ 10 hours of vacation accruals added to your vacation bank monthly (40 hours preloaded on day one!) ✔ 8 hours of sick leave added to your sick bank monthly ✔ Paid holidays plus one to two floating holidays annually ✔ Robust yet affordable healthcare plans ✔ Recreation center access ✔ Tuition reimbursement ✔ Multilingual pay and more! This week we have several full-time opportunities in our Police, Infrastructure, and Parks and Recreation Departments. Visit GoCOT.net/jobs for details about full-time regular and part-time temporary opportunities! #hiring #911operator #equipmentoperator #customerservice #meter #wastewater #buildingsuccesstoday

Thornton's Asphalt Avengers! Use the MyThornton app to report potholes and other city issues.

Weekly Employment Opportunities! Regular positions include: Equipment Operator I/II/II (Environmental Services) Facilities Specialist (Thornton Community Center) Guest Relations Specialist (Thornton Community Center) Guest Relations Specialist (Trail Winds Recreation Center) Meter Technician I/II Utility Maintenance Specialist I/II (Wastewater) We also continue to have several seasonal/temporary positions – there are lots of opportunities to be inside this fall and winter and enjoy helping community members grow with learning opportunities! Visit GoCOT.net/jobs to see all open positions and to apply! #buildingsuccesstogether #employment #jobopportunities #hiring