Employment Opportunities

Full-time and permanent part-time employees of The Town of Buena Vista are eligible for benefits.
Please read the Town of Buena Vista employee benefits disclosure (PDF) for information on what is included. 

The Town of Buena Vista Planning Department is hiring for the following position:

  • Full-time/year-round Planning Director
    • Job Summary: Provides direction, leadership, and general oversight of the Town’s planning and development functions, understanding that Buena Vista is its own unique community, with its own disparate social and political dynamics. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the development activities of the Town to ensure the orderly development, economic health, and community vitality of the Town and maintain alignment with citizen values and with the Collective Vision Statement. Serves as a member of the Town’s management team. Performs a variety of supervisory, technical, and administrative tasks such as planning, budgeting, coordinating, and directing overall operations within the Planning Department.
    • Wage Range: $65,456 - $90,584 annually
    • Please read the full job description for Planning Director (PDF)

How to apply: All interested applicants must include a cover letter and resume and are required to fill out the Town of Buena Vista's job application form (PDF). Email the application, cover letter, and resume to Lisa Parnell-Rowe, Town Administrator, or drop them off at Town Hall, 210 E. Main St., Buena Vista, CO. 

Job posted on March 31st, 2023, and applications will be accepted until position is filled. If you have any questions, please email Lisa Parnell-Rowe or call the office at 719-395-8643.

The Town of Buena Vista is an equal opportunity employer.  

The Town of Buena Vista Recreation Department is hiring for the following Part-Time, Summer Seasonal position:

  • Softball Umpire 
    • Job Summary: Under the direction of a Recreation Program Coordinator, Softball Umpires will officiate and facilitate softball games for the Girls, Coed and Men’s Softball Leagues. Umpires will be required to learn and apply the rules of the game properly, and maintain good communication with other umpires, captains, players, and league administration. Games will be officiated by one or two umpires, at the discretion of a Recreation Program Coordinator. Scheduling will be flexible to work around playing in the leagues or other conflicts. Training to be held the week of May 29.
    • Wage Range: $33.00 - $35.00/hour for 1-man, $28.00-$30.00/hour for 2-man
    • Days & Hours: June 5 – August 18, Mondays – Fridays as scheduled, 5:30-10:00 pm, approximately 8-12 hours/week
    • Please read the full job description for Softball Umpire (PDF)

How to apply: All interested applicants are required to fill out the Town of Buena Vista's job application form (PDF). A current resume and cover letter are preferred as well. Completed applications and additional documents can be emailed to BV Recreation, or dropped off at the Community Center, 715 E. Main Street, or Town Hall, 210 E. Main Street, Buena Vista, CO.

Job posted on March 31st, 2023, and applications will be accepted until Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. If you have any questions, please email Shane Basford or call his office at 719-395-2408.

The Town of Buena Vista is an equal opportunity employer.  

The Town of Buena Vista Public Works Department is hiring for the following position:

  • Full-time/year-round Civil Engineer
    • General Statement of Duties: The Civil Engineer will perform development reviews of town infrastructure, residential, and commercial development projects. This person will perform a variety of technical reviews and engineering tasks related to streets, transportation, storm water drainage and water issues. This person will also serve as project manager for specific Town projects.
    • Wage Range: $64,204 - $97,313 annually
    • Please read the full job description for Civil Engineer (PDF)

How to apply: All interested applicants must include a cover letter and resume, and are required to fill out the Town of Buena Vista's job application form (PDF). Email application, cover letter, and resume to Shawn Williams, Public Works Director, or drop them off at Public Works located at 755 Gregg Dr., Buena Vista, CO, or Town Hall, 210 E. Main St., Buena Vista, CO. 

Job updated and re-posted on February 10th, 2023, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please email Public Works or call the office at 719-395-6898.

The Town of Buena Vista is an equal opportunity employer.