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City of Fort Collins Careers#

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Step into a career at the City of Fort Collins, where we believe in the transformative power of our people and their collective ability to help shape an extraordinary community. We strive to create a workplace where talent thrives, finding purpose, belonging and active support for their wellbeing. Join us in co-creating a workplace culture where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the exceptional community we serve.

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Why Work for the City of Fort Collins?#

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We Love Our Community

Fort Collins is a community of people who work hard and play hard, whose hobbies and interests are easily fulfilled with a bounty of local offerings. With roughly 170,000 people, 5,000 feet in elevation, 300 days of sunshine and 4,500 businesses, Fort Collins is a robust community with a rich culture.

Our Community

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We Make an Impact

At the City of Fort Collins, working here means more than a job – it's a commitment to directly impacting our community. Every role contributes to our mission to help positively shape the quality of life in Fort Collins.

Our Organization

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We Nurture Our People

Our employees flourish when they know they belong and their wellbeing is actively supported. We prioritize nurturing our people so that they can flourish and we can sustain a thriving workplace culture with colleagues committed to serving the community.

Our People

Employment#

Check out these resources to help you decide if you want to pursue a career with the City of Fort Collins and navigate the hiring process. 

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer#

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

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At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.