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DRAFT 1
WATERS & COMPANY
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT
A SPRINGSTED COMPANY
THE TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO IS SEEKING A HIGHLY
EXPERIENCED, ETHICAL AND VISIONARY LEADER TO SERVE AS ITS
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TOWN MANAGER
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“EXCELLENCE
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THE COMMUNITY
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The picturesque Town of Castle Rock, Colorado, is a standalone, full-service
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municipality located midway between Denver and Colorado Springs in Douglas County.
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The Town encompasses 34 square miles, at 6200 feet of elevation, and is traversed by
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Interstate 25 and US 85, is home to the Outlets at Castle Rock and is the seat of Douglas
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County, the ninth wealthiest county in the nation and the fastest growing county in the
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nation from 1990 to 2000. Castle Rock has slightly more than 54,000 residents, a 20
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percent increase since 2000, and is projected to build out to 100,000 population by the
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year 2030. In 2014, Castle Rock was recognized as the 4th highest in the nation in Money
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Magazine’s “50 Best Places to Live” list and a “Top 10 City for f
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Families” in Family Circle’s survey.
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The Town’s location, 30 miles south of Downtown Denver and 47 miles northeast
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of Denver International Airport, view of the mountains, mesas and the “small town
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feel” make Castle Rock a desirable location for residential development and an ideal
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environment to live and raise a family. Educational needs are served by the highly
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regarded Douglas County Schools, the third largest in Colorado. Residents enjoy ready
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access to the amenities of the larger Denver and Colorado Springs, with the advantage of
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separation from the traffic, crime and related urban issues.
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In addition to the renowned and highly successful Outlets at Castle Rock, which has 4.6
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visitors annually, the Town just broke ground on the 900,000 square foot Promenade at
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Castle Rock development, a destination neighborhood center, with upscale retail,
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residential, dining and multifamily residential components. The Town will soon open a
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new North Meadows interchange at I-25 to accommodate growth and traffic congestion,
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with a second interchange in the planning stage. The Town is traversed by two railroads,
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Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific.
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The median single family home prices is $300,000 and average household income in the
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trade area is $131,798. This aggregate buying power attracts premium retail and dining
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outlets. The Town’s quality of life is enhanced by its historic downtown and a number
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of annual events and festivals, including the annual “Starlighting” of the star above the
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namesake Castle Rock, a butte just north of the Town center. Also visible from Castle
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Rock are Dawson Butte, Devils Head, Mount Evans and Pike Peak.
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The Town’s Parks and Recreation Department, a National Gold Medal Winner in 2012,
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manages 20 parks, with 364 developed acres, 82 miles of trails, 5,587 acres of open spaces
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and the Town-owned Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course. The 200 acre plus Miller Park and
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Field House is nearing completion.
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In 2014, Castle Rock was recognized as the 4th highest in the nation in Money Magazine’s
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“50 Best Places to Live” list and a “Top 10 City for Families” in Family Circle’s survey.
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MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION
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VISION
The Town of Castle Rock is a world-class community with a small-town character. As we grow to
approximately 100,000 residents, together we will work to sustain and enhance our livable community by
pursuing and achieving our primary goals:
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Achieve the financial capability necessary to accomplish this Vison
Sustain a high quality of life as a safe, family-friendly community
Ensure a town government accountable for its vision, mission and values
Maintain a vibrant downtown
Maintain a strong sense of community and small-town community character
Provide outstanding community services including police, fire, emergency medical, parks, recreation,
water and transportation
Buffer the Town from the overall urban area in order to be physically freestanding
Preserve and enhance our history and heritage
Remain the county seat and the center for governmental services
Ensure high-quality new development
Achieve a diversity and balance of housing, services and employment
Provide outstanding cultural, entertainment and educational opportunities
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Protect and enhance our natural environment.
MISSION
“Achieving the Community Vision through Excellence, Dedication and Service.”
VALUES
Clear, direct, honest communication is the essential vehicle by which the following values are demonstrated:
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We are accountable for behaviors, work products, successes, and failures
We are committed to integrity, honesty and the highest standard of conduct and professionalism
We are adaptable and open to change
We work as a team toward common goals with a spirit of cooperation
We respect others, we listen to ideas and are considerate of time and priorities
We encourage creativity and innovation
We recognize and celebrate accomplishments
We support balance between our professional and personal lives
We practice responsible care for our resources, assets, and environment
We provide exceptional public service to internal and external customers.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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The Town operates under the council-manager form of government. The Town was
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incorporated in 1881 and adopted its Home Rule Charter in 1987. The policy-making
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and legislative authority are vested with the Town Council (the Council), which
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consists of seven members elected by district on a non-partisan basis. The Council
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selects the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem every two years. Town Councilmembers serve
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four-year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms of office. The next Town
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election will be in 2016. In addition to serving on Council, individual members also
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represent the Town on various local, county and regional boards.
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The Council is responsible for passing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing
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boards and commissions, hiring the Town Manager (Manager), Town Attorney and
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Municipal Judge. The Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances
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approved by Council, and appointing the heads of the departments and for overseeing the
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operations of the Town.
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The Town provides a full range of services including: police and fire protection, courts,
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emergency medical services, municipal water, water resources, storm water,
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wastewater, construction and maintenance of streets, public transit, parks and open
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spaces, golf course, recreation center, cultural events, community support, planning,
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development, code enforcement and general governmental services. The Town has 425
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Full Time Equivalent employees and an annual budget of $224 million.
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Sales taxes provide approximately 66% of the Town’s General Fund revenues. Sales
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taxes are used to support ongoing services such as police, fire, parks, open space,
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municipal court, and general governmental services. The major sources of sales taxes
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within the Town include a retail outlet mall, department stores, home improvement
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stores and grocery stores. The Town is the county seat for Douglas County and the site of
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the Douglas County School District Office. These two governments along with the Town
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are the top three employers within the Castle Rock area. Because of its close proximity
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to both Denver and Colorado Springs many of the Castle Rock residents commute to these
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two cities to work.
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Growth, primarily in the area of single-family residential homes, continues to have a
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major impact on the Town’s economy. The Town issued 825 single family detached
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building permits for new residential units in 2013. The Town assesses impact fees, which
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are collected when a building permit is issued. Impact fees are used to pay for growth-
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related improvements to parks and recreation, fire, police, transportation and general
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municipal facilities. These fees are used solely for growth related costs and cannot
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be used to provide new services or amenities. In addition to impact fees, the Town
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collects system development fees for the development of water resources and water, storm
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water and wastewater infrastructure. These fees are used for the construction of utility
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infrastructure that is necessary as a result of growth.
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To learn more about the Town of Castle Rock, visit www.crgov.com.
CURRENT ISSUES
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The following listing of issues and challenges is representative of the issues the Town
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Manager (Manager) will encounter in the first six to eighteen months on the job and is not
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intended to be all-inclusive.
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Securing Long-term Water Supply – Water is a key element in the sustainability and future
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development of Castle Rock. The Town has an aggressive plan in place that includes over $200
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million in water rights purchases and development of additional water-related infrastructure.
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Tax Base – With the Town’s heavy dependence on sales tax revenue, it is incumbent on the Town
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to diversity its retail and tax base to ensure long-term fiscal health and sustainability. The Town’s
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economic development activities focus on quality and diverse commercial and industrial
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opportunities and ancillary primary employment.
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Preserving Community Identity – As Castle Rock continues to rapidly develop, it is an
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imperative to the community that the downtown be preserved as a viable entity and the Town’s
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small town charm and “feel” be maintained. These efforts include protection of the natural beauty
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of the Town in reviewing development requests and perseveration of open spaces.
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Conservative/sustainable Town Finances
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discipline and restraint to maintain strong financial reserve capacity and rigorously adheres to a
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“growth pays for growth” philosophy. It will be an expectation that the next Manager embrace
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a conservative and financially disciplined approach. The Manager will review the current and
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long-term financial status of the Town and recommend financial strategies that maximize
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fiscal resources and protect the Town from fluctuations in the local, state and national
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economies. The Town is affected by the Colorado Tax Payers Bill of Rights that limits the
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amount of revenue a city or county can collect and spend and requires voter approval for
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tax increases and issuance of general obligation or revenue bonds.
- The Town Council has exercised fiscal
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High-quality Public Safety – The residents of Castle Rock value and appreciate their highly
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trained and well-managed police, fire and emergency medical first responders. This continued
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high level of protection and service to the community is a priority to the Council and the residents.
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The Castle Rock Fire Department became accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation
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International 2012, one of the few fire departments nationally recognized, and the Police
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Department is recognized by the Colorado Police Chiefs recognition program.
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CANDIDATE PROFILE
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and community representatives, the following listing reflects the leadership and
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management style and personal characteristics of the ideal candidate:
Prepared in consultation with the Mayor, members of the Town Council, key Town staff
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A strong and clear communicator who can explain complex issues in laymen’s
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An ethical and transparent manager who keeps the Town’s best interests in the
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Humble and not ego-driven
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Data-driven and strategic in approach and execution.
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Fiscally conservative
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A strong and visible leader with evident passion and commitment, who leads by
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Engaged in residential and business communities
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Appreciates and embraces technology
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Values department heads and staff and their expertise, with a collaborative
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A mentor and team builder who develops staff and embraces succession planning
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Keenly developed organizational and managerial skills
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One who embraces the Town values and upholds them
Committed to a long-term relationship with the Town
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A visionary approach to Castle Rock’s future.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in business or public
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administration, political science or a related field. A graduate degree in business or public
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administration or a related field is preferred, but not required. A minimum of ten years
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senior managerial service in a municipality, county, or an equivalent complex organization
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is sought. Candidates with private sector experience in complex organizations with
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challenges similar to those of Castle Rock may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The
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candidate’s background and experience should include a diverse exposure to all aspects of
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managing a full-service municipality or county, preferably in a standalone environment
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and in a community undergoing substantial growth and development. The Town Council
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is open to candidates from any region of the nation with experience relevant to Castle Rock,
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with a focus on candidates from involved communities.
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The ideal candidate will offer full-service community management experience, highly
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planning/community development. The Council is seeking applicants with balanced
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technical and interpersonal skills, a genuine desire to be part of the community, and an
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individual with a sense of humor and ego in check.
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COMPENSATION
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A highly competitive starting salary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and
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experience will be offered.
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contribution by the Town; a defined contribution 401(a) retirement plan; vehicle
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allowance; medical, dental, vision, as well as life, survivor, and disability insurance;
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holiday generous leave bank program; a wellness program to include a no-cost employee
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health clinic, recreation center use; and other highly competitive benefits. The quality of
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A superior benefits package is offered, including an
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life offered in Castle Rock is outstanding and the Town Manager will reside within the
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corporate limits of Castle Rock while employed by the Town.
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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
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Qualified candidates should submit their resume online by visiting our website at
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www.watersconsulting.com/recruitment. This position is open until filled; however,
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interested applicants are encouraged to apply by January 2, 2015. Following this review
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date, applications will be screened against criteria provided in this brochure. The Mayor
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and Town Council will offer interviews in Castle Rock to those candidates named as
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Finalists, with reference checks, background checks, and academic verifications conducted
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after receiving candidates’ permission. For more information, contact Chuck Rohre at
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crohre@waters-company.com or by calling (214) 466-2436 (direct) or (214) 608-7477
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(mobile).
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Applicants for this position selected as finalists will be subject to a criminal
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history/credit/driver’s license check prior to interview. While the consultant and
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Town of Castle Rock will endeavor to maintain confidentiality, your candidate status
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as a finalist will be subject to release to the public at the final stage of the recruitment
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process.
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The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all
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levels of its workforce.
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