The City of Wheat Ridge functions within a Council-Manager form of government. The Council-Manager form of government promotes citizen representation. This method of government supports the political direction by elected officials in the framework of a Council, along with the administrative practice of an appointed City Manager. The Council hires a professional City Manager to supervise the delivery of public services and implement public policy approved by the Council. The Wheat Ridge City Council is the representative majority of the City of Wheat Ridge. The Council is accountable to citizens when establishing public or community needs. The Council is also responsible for: Representing the citizens of Wheat Ridge and the Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions or "rules" for the City, determining City policies, securing and sustaining public improvements such as streets and sidewalks, superintending the expenditures of money, establishing property tax and fees, approving various City contracts and designating members of City boards, commissions and committees.

Our goal in Human Resources is to attract and retain a highly talented and qualified City of Wheat Ridge workforce.

If you enjoy working in a challenging and innovative work environment and are motivated by providing excellent municipal and customer service, we encourage you to apply for a position with the City of Wheat Ridge.