Human Resources
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Human Resource Department to provide strategic management and dedicated
support for all city employees, ensuring the effective selection, development and retention of a skilled
and diverse workforce. We are committed to:
- Recruiting top talent to meet the city’s evolving needs
- Administering competitive salary and benefit programs with transparency and equity
- Developing and implementing polices that foster compliance and excellence
- Promoting a safe and healthful working environment that prioritizes employee well-being
- Delivering training and development opportunities to empower our workforce to grow and
thrive.
Through these efforts, we aim to cultivate a high-performing workforce that enhances the quality of life
for our community and supports the city’s mission and goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful
discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits
historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length and protective hairstyles), sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry,
disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable
state or local law.
Applications
Current open positions within the City are regularly posted to this page. Open positions are also often
listed externally through social media, local newspapers and updated with local workforce centers.
Each position requires an application. Applications must be completed and submitted for each position
you apply for. Applications will be held for 60-days after which you are required to submit a new
application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications and resumes are only accepted
for posted positions.
You may submit completed applications to Human Resources by mail, electronically or you may also
deliver your completed applications to the City of Monte Vista, 95 West 1 st Avenue, Monte Vista, CO
81101
No applications will be accepted after the positions posted closing date. The application review
processes may take 1- 2 weeks after the closing date. Candidates who are selected to move forward in
the process will receive communication by phone or email. Positions listed as continuous may take 1 – 3
weeks to process applications.
Background Checks
All applicants must be willing to submit to a drug test*, background investigation and reference checks.
Some positions may require a medical and psychological examination. Any offer of employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug test, and background investigation. The City of
Monte Vista is an E-Verify participant.
*Drug test includes screening for marijuana
Through these efforts, we aim to cultivate a high-performing workforce that enhances the quality of life
for our community and supports the city’s mission and goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful
discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits
historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length and protective hairstyles), sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry,
disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable
state or local law.
Applications
Current open positions within the City are regularly posted to this page. Open positions are also often
listed externally through social media, local newspapers and updated with local workforce centers.
Each position requires an application. Applications must be completed and submitted for each position
you apply for. Applications will be held for 60-days after which you are required to submit a new
application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications and resumes are only accepted
for posted positions.
You may submit completed applications to Human Resources by mail, electronically or you may also
deliver your completed applications to the City of Monte Vista, 95 West 1 st Avenue, Monte Vista, CO
81101
No applications will be accepted after the positions posted closing date. The application review
processes may take 1- 2 weeks after the closing date. Candidates who are selected to move forward in
the process will receive communication by phone or email. Positions listed as continuous may take 1 – 3
weeks to process applications.
Background Checks
All applicants must be willing to submit to a drug test*, background investigation and reference checks.
Some positions may require a medical and psychological examination. Any offer of employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug test, and background investigation. The City of
Monte Vista is an E-Verify participant.
*Drug test includes screening for marijuana
Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the City of Monte Vista will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities.
Employment: The City of Monte Vista does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.
Effective Communication: The City of Monte Vista will generally, upon request, provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in alternative formats, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The City will make all reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all County programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in City offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.
Surcharges: The City will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Architectural Barriers: The City will take all required action to provide access to its building and facilities to individuals with disabilities.
Fundamental Alterations/Undue Burden: The ADA does not require the City of Monte Vista to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Requesting an Accommodation: Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City program, service, or activity should contact the ADA Coordinator listed below as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. For your convenience, the Request for Accommodation or Barrier Removal form is available on the City’s website www.cityofmontevista.com or through the ADA Coordinator. Alternative forms of this Notice are available.