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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBROCHURE Recruitment 2024-03Town of Estes Park Recruitment Brochure | 2024-03 | 1 We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join our team! Life in the Estes Valley Community Nestled in the mountains at the eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), 70 miles northwest of Denver, the Town of Estes Park is located in Larimer County, Colorado. The Town’s superlative location is one of its primary strengths, with easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, urban amenities, and Denver International Airport (90 minutes). Surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountains, Estes Park is a well-known tourist destination, with more than 4 million people visiting RMNP annually, staying in Estes Park’s 150 lodging establishments, and dining at one of the many restaurants in town. Guests also attend numerous events and conferences, enjoying the many cultural, recreational, and shopping opportunities abound in the Estes Valley. The Town has an active and involved population that is drawn to Estes Park’s spectacular natural setting, outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities, and more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Adding to the quality of life are Estes Park’s low crime rate, excellent medical facilities (Estes Park Health), quality schools (EP R-3 School District), and a wide range of municipal services. Estes Park is a full-service community, with a population of about 5,900 and approximately 2,000 people in the surrounding unincorporated portion of Larimer County. The combined population forms what is referred to as the Estes Valley. We have a large portion of the population who are actively engaged in local government; we also have a portion of the population with whom we would like to develop stronger ties and strengthen engagement. The Town government is served by more than 400 volunteers, providing invaluable services to the greater Estes Valley. There is a strong commitment to maintaining the Town as a great place to live, work, and play, and where continued economic sustainability is an important goal. Sources: www.census.gov Town of Estes Park Recruitment Brochure | 2024-03 | 2 The Organization The Town is a municipal corporation and was incorporated in 1917. As a statutory Town, it operates according to the State Constitution, the laws of the State of Colorado, and the ordinances adopted by the Town Board. The Town is governed by a Board of six Trustees and the Mayor. The Mayor is elected at-large for a four-year term and the Trustees are elected at-large for staggered four-year terms of office. The Town has a Board-Administrator form of government and the Town Administrator serves at the Board’s direction. The Town relies primarily on sales and use taxes to support its operations. The General Fund budget for 2024 is approximately $25 million. The Town has three enterprise funds and a variety of smaller funds that bring the total Town budget to about $80 million for 2024. The Town Board has adopted a strategic plan that is updated on an annual basis to guide organizational priorities. The strategic plan is organized around eight Outcome Areas: Outstanding Community Services, Town Financial Health, Transportation, Government Services and Internal Support, Robust Economy, Infrastructure, Exceptional Guest Services, and Public Safety, Health, and Environment. The town has approximately 170 full-time employees with 20 seasonal employees joining each summer. To learn more about the Town of Estes Park, please visit www.estes.org. Departments • Community Development • Events and Visitor Services • Finance • Human Resources • Information Technology • Museum • Police • Public Works • Town Administrator’s Office • Town Clerk’s Office • Utilities Each of these departments provide valuable services to visitors and residents of Estes Park. The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to provide high-quality, reliable services for the benefit of our residents, guests, and employees, while being good stewards of public resources and our natural setting. Town of Estes Park Recruitment Brochure | 2024-03 | 3 Why work for the Town? Working for the Town of Estes Park means working with exceptional people – we are each other’s colleagues, neighbors, and friends. We get to perform meaningful work and be responsive to our community needs, even when those needs are changing or challenging. Our leadership team cares about our employees and frequently engages in discussions about how to make the Town of Estes Park the best employer we can be. If your call is also public service – join us! As one of the largest employers in the Estes Valley, we offer market-based compensation so that our salaries remain competitive to those in similar roles in other similar organizations. When our employees have the resources and support they need outside of work, they are better able to perform their jobs at work; therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which to employees, their eligible spouses and dependents which includes: Check out our complete benefits brochure here: Estes Park Benefits Brochure • Medical/Rx • Dental • Vision • Teladoc • Medical Transport • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Generous accruals for vacation and sick leave, plus floating holidays and volunteer leave. • Robust employer contributions to both a retirement plan (Colorado PERA/ICMA) and social security • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care • Employer-matched Home Ownership and Dependent Care programs Town of Estes Park Recruitment Brochure | 2024-03 | 4 What are we looking for in a candidate? • Hard Worker Whether your job is in an office or in the field, we value putting in a full day’s work and effort. • Positive Attitude & Resilience We get to live and work in the mountains! Some days are colder, hotter, windier, snowier, busier, slower, generally more challenging than others. Can you help us to thrive in the face of pandemics, forest fires, floods, and whatever comes next? • Willingness to Learn We know you bring a lot of experience! We want to learn from you and help our growth, just as we expect you will be willing to learn from us. • Professionalism We’re not perfect and we don’t expect you to be. As public servants, we do expect that we all model the behavior we would like to see in others through every interaction and that we treat everyone with respect. • Diversity Do you speak a language other than English? Do you have training or experience engaging populations that are traditionally more difficult to engage in government? Do you understand and appreciate the importance of making decisions through an equity lens? We want you to join our team and bring those perspectives. • Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity, and Accountability When things go right, we celebrate together. When things don’t go as planned, we don’t blame others but learn together through those experiences. • Knowledge of and dedication to the Estes Park community If you love to hike, bike, run, ski, play outside, read, travel, eat, or just enjoy the scenery and sunshine, so do we. We all choose to be here, and we hope you will too. Photos courtesy of John Berry at Visit Estes Park Town of Estes Park Recruitment Brochure | 2024-03 | 5 What will make my application stand out? • All positions require a complete application, resume, and cover letter. Please read closely the requirements for the position. o Some positions may require proof of additional licenses or certifications. • Please be sure the application is complete and contains relevant information – this is the first tool we use when screening candidates. Make it easy for us to see how you meet the job requirements and why you would be a great fit. • Fancy fonts won’t wow us – content and experience will. • Honesty – Your application materials reflect yourself and are an artifact of your integrity. Show us who you are in each detail. • Evidence of working in diverse communities and tackling issues regarding diversity, equity and inclusion – we may not know the extent of the work you’ve done and the diversity of the communities you’ve served unless you help us understand. • Updated contact information – make sure we can reach you! Town of Estes Park Recruitment Brochure | 2024-03 | 6 What can I expect after my application is submitted? • You should receive an email notification that your application was received within minutes. • After a position closes, applications are sent to the appropriate hiring manager for review. o It can typically take 2-3 weeks for hiring managers to make selections on who to invite to interview. Correspondence will be made through email or phone. • Interviews – Typically our interviews are about an hour. o Depending on position, the interview process could include multiple interviews with different stakeholder groups, screening calls, written assignments, candidate presentations, or skills tests. • Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. o Certain positions will also require a pre-employment drug screen, physical, psychological evaluation, or financial background investigation. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify, a web- based system through which employers electronically confirm the employment eligibility of employees. For questions, please contact: Human Resources HR@estes.org (970) 577-4775 *BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION* Our third-party vendor Employer’s Council performs background checks which include criminal history, driver record, education verification, and reference checks. We do not begin background investigations unless a contingent offer is made and accepted. Background investigations typically take around 5-7 business days. Common reasons for delay are unavailable references, unverifiable education, and undisclosed previous last names. We do not recommend giving notice to current employer until successful completion of a background investigation.