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Salida is a thriving historic, cultural, arts and recreational mountain community located in south-central Colorado which has been recognized by many local and national publications as a prime location in which to live and enjoy life. Read our guide about how to apply for a job and download our job application.
The City employs approximately 100 people. Of that number, about half are full-time positions with benefits and the remainder are part-time or seasonal jobs.
The City provides full-time employees with a competitive total compensation package that includes a benefits package to encourage the physical and mental wellness of employees and their dependents and assist with retirement planning.
City Welcomes New Fire Chief and Public Works Director
The City of Salida would like to announce that Doug Bess has accepted the position of Salida Fire Chief. With the department since 1994, Bess has served as interim fire chief three times in the past, with the most recent as the interim following Don Taylor’s resignation.
Yerman Accepts Community Development Director Position
The City of Salida is pleased to announce Michael Yerman has accepted the position of Community Development Director and will start June 25. Yerman served as Salida city planner from July 2008 to July 2011 and, most recently, served as Buena Vista town planner. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in [...]
MacDonald named City Administrator
The Salida City Council is pleased to announce Interim City Administrator and Community Development Director Dara MacDonald has accepted the position of City Administrator, pending approval of the employment agreement. The agreement will be reviewed at the regular City Council meeting May … more »
