Employment Opportunities

Open Positions

For questions regarding open opportunities contact the City Clerk at (719) 784-4848 ext 224.

Positions are open until filled unless otherwise noted on the job posting. Applications are held on file for one year from the date of submission.

Employment Application     Prehire Agreements     Police Department Application     City Departments

Planning Director

Works under the direct supervision of City Manager; performs professional work in the field of operational planning, review, and evaluation of project proposals, plats, and all land use submittals and long-range planning; ensures compliance with zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and Master Plan; formulates recommendations and prepares written reports for appropriate boards. Acts as liaison with the public, developers, City and County officials; staff representative to Planning Commission, City Council, and Zoning Board of Adjustments. This position is full-time, salary range $71,975.96 - $83,439.86 DOE, DOQ. Full time benefits include health, dental, vision, 457 (b). Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a college degree in municipal planning; minimum two (2) years experience in the municipal planning department. Send professional resume, with cover letter, as well as a list of professional and personal references including telephone numbers to the City of Florence, 600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226 or e-mail to Cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org.  Position open until filled.

Police Officer

City of Florence Police Department is always accepting applications for Police Officers. Salary range is $42,278.29 - $49, 012.13, DOE . Full time benefits include health, dental, vision, FPPA Pension, supplemental insurance.

Job duties will include public interaction, incident evaluation, traffic, arrests/detention, officer assists, etc. Must possess P.O.S.T. certification, valid Colorado driver’s license, background free of any felony convictions or any misdemeanor conviction for moral turpitude. Must be able to pass post-offer physical, psychological exam, and drug and alcohol screen. EOE

Applications may be picked up at Florence Police Dept., 600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226 or send resume and copy of certifications to the same address attention Cortlyne Huppe, you may also email resumes to Cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org.

The Police Department is also seeking 4-5 reserve officers with the above qualifications and job duties.

Assistant Pool Manager

Hourly, part-time, Compensation: $15.25 - $16  per hour, depending on experience.      

Under the general supervision of the Pool Manager, assists in the supervision all Lifeguards, concessions, maintains order and prevents dangerous and life-threating behavior in and around the swimming pool.  Assists the Pool Manager in day-to-day operations of the Municipal Pool.     


Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226 or you may also email resumes to Cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org

Equipment Operator/ Laborer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITES

  Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Public Works/ Street Foreman

  • Operates the snow plow to clear and maintain the streets in the winter
  • Operates the backhoe to uncover water lines, load trucks, etc.
  • Operates utility tractor, rotary mowers, etc., to maintain roadside and recreation areas
  • Operates street grader and loader in street maintenance and repair
  • Participates in minor maintenance functions such as lubrication, oil changes, and safety checks
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned
  • Performs a variety of manual tasks using small tools, shovels, rakes in the general maintenance of streets, alleys and public right of ways
  • Inspects and repairs water meters
  • Maintains inventory of meters, meter pits, pipe, valves, couplings, and other materials necessary for the repair , maintenance and installation of water services
  • Maintains and operates all tools and equipment necessary for the maintenance, repair and installation of service lines and meter pits
  • Performs all ¾-2” water taps on city main lines for new water services
  • Mows and trims grass and weeds around public areas and right of ways
  • Digs and fills all holes
  • Loads and unloads dirt, asphalt or other materials into or from trucks
  • Repairs and patches holes in asphalt surfaces
  • Shovels snow, cleans drains, and ditches
  • Makes minor repairs to and or paints fences, benches, tables, crosswalks, curbs, buildings etc.
  • Performs other related work as assigned
  • Responsible for working with  mechanic in the care and maintenance of all heavy equipment to insure it works properly at all times


This position is full-time, salary range $17.02-19.73 DOE, DOQ. Full time benefits include health, dental, vision, 457 (b).

Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226 or you may also email resumes to Cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org