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Public Works Director
POSTED October 26, 2022 - CLOSES December 2, 2022
The Town of Palisade has a current opening for a Public Works Director.
Overview: Serves as the Director of the Utilities Department including: supervision of the Water and Sewer Treatment and Distribution plants, Streets, Utilities, and Equipment Maintenance. Duties also include: supervising utilities staff and daily operations; managing budget and special projects as well as water and sewer line replacement projects; and road maintenance and improvements.
See the full job description here Public Works Director - Full Job Description
Reports to: Town Administrator
Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and/or experience, plus benefits.
To Apply: Please submit a Professional Resume and Cover Letter to kfrasier@townofpalisade.org
POLICE OFFICER - FULL TIME
POSTED July 18, 2022
The Palisade Police Department is looking to grow and is seeking a full-time, post certified police officer for immediate hire. The Town of Palisade offers a comprehensive benefits package and pays the employee premium. Benefit coverages include: health insurance; dental and vision; paid life insurance for employee; FPPA; paid sick leave accrual; and vacation time (based on length of service).
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to pass background check, psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug test and physical
- Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license upon hire
Pay Range: $26.50 - $32.87 DOE
Please send your resume along with the general employment application, law enforcement supplemental application, and any attached certifications to: jstanford@townofpalisade.org
Palisade Police Officer Job Description
POST-Certified Reservist
Posted May 6, 2022
The Town of Palisade has openings for POST-Certified Reservists. Submit applications and resume:
By email to:
By mail to:
Town of Palisade
Police Department
P.O. Box 128
Palisade, CO 81526
Or in person, Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at:
Palisade Town Hall
175 E 3rd Street
Palisade, CO 81526
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. EOE.
Palisade Police Officer Job Description
Palisade PD - Law Enforcement Supplemental Application
Palisade Fire Department - Lateral Hire
Posted June 14, 2022
Part-time Firefighter/EMT, EMT-I, Paramedic
Status: Part-time
Work Schedule: 24-hour shifts (minimum of 24 hours per pay-period, maximum 60 hours
per pay-period). Maximum hours per year 1,600.
Compensation: Starting $14.00 - $16.00/hour based on Qualification & Experience
| As this is a Lateral Hiring, candidates must be affiliated with a fire service organization and on Mesa County Protocol |
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Palisade Tourism Advisory Board
The Town of Palisade is soliciting letters of interest from those wishing to serve on the Tourism Advisory Board.
Knowledge and experience it tourism, promotions, marketing, advertising, or special event planning and operation are desirable. Eligible applicants must live in or won a business in the 81526 zip code.
The Tourism Advisory Board will help develop and implement marketing strategies for the Town of Palisade. Each newly appointed member shall serve a term until 2024. Meetings are monthly on the second Thursday of every month at 9:00 am at the Palisade Civic Center located at 341 West 7th Street in Palisade.
Interested parties should submit a letter of interest to the Palisade Board of Trustees at P.O. Box 128, Palisade, CO 81526 or in person at Palisade Town Hall, 175 East 3rd Street, Palisade. Letters are due no later than June 6, 2022 at 4:30 pm.
Interviews will occur during a work session of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 5:15 pm, with appointments being made at the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting the same evening at 6:00 pm.
Please contact Town Clerk Keli Frasier at 970-464-5602 or kfrasier@townofpalisade.org with questions.