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Current Rio Grande County Employment Opportunities.
Contact the Rio Grande County Human Resources for more information or for an application.
Gene Glover appointed to the CO Noxious Weed Advisory Board
Written by Super UserRio Grande County Clerk and Recorder is seeking a full time Clerk. Requirements include: High school diploma or GED, reasonable computer knowledge and associated skills, and three to six months related experience and/or training preferred. Applications and additional information available on-line: riograndecounty.org or pick up and submit to: Human Resources; 925 6th Street, Room 200; Del Norte by February 27th, 2019 $12.74 - $13.00/hr. DOE.
Rio Grande County is seeking an Equipment Operator I for the Road and Bridge Department. CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsement required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory. Applications are available on line at www.riograndecounty.org., Human Resources 925 6th St., Room 200; Del Norte, CO 81132, and the Road and Bridge Department 168 N Washington St. Monte Vista, CO. 81144. Submit completed applications to Road and Bridge Department by February 27th @ 3:00 P.M. $13.76-$14.32 DOE.
Rio Grande County, Colorado (population 12,000) is seeking a County Administrator. The successful candidate is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Rio Grande County Commissioners (BOCC). Candidate will serve as the County’s Chief Administrative Officer. This includes various functions of the Rio Grande County Government, in accordance with policies set forth by the BOCC. Candidate will be a positive communicator with strong organizational skills, an effective leader with sound judgment, and be able to promote the policies of the BOCC. Education/Experience requirements are a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university in Public/Business Administration with two or more year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience at the discretion of the BOCC. Drug screening and background check is required. Salary $75k-$90k-DOE. Application and job description available on line at www.riograndecounty.org or pick up and submit to Human Resources: 925 6th St., Rm. 200; Del Norte, Co. 81132. Position closes March 8th, 2019 @ 3:30 P.M. or until filled.
Newly-elected Chair of CCI's Agriculture, Wildlife & Rural Affairs Steering Committee, Rio Grande Commissioner Suzanne Bothell, with her vice chair, Pitkin County Commissioner Steve Child.
Suzanne Bothell has been selected Chair of Colorado Counties Inc Agriculture, Wildlife, and Rural Affairs Steering Committee. As Chair, she will work with fellow commissioners and CCI staff to:
- recognize agriculture as an essential economic sector and support activities and measures that promote and ensure the profitability of the agriculture industry. Strong support for right-to-farm ordinances and the acquisition of conservation easements and conservation leases to maintain agricultural uses is part of this committees' charge,
- supports enhancement of the local government role, including but not limited to the creation of wildlife advisory committees in the management and utilization of Colorado’s wildlife resources,
- recognize the uniqueness and necessity of rural counties and urges county and state officials to take a strong leadership role in revitalizing communities in their county. Local control is essential and the committee will oppose any efforts to supersede, override, preempt or limit local authority.
RESOLUTION SETTING THE 2019 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR RIO GRANDE COUNTY
| Day | Date | Holiday | Comments |
| Tuesday | January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | January 21 | Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
| Monday | February 10 | President's Day | |
| Friday | April 19 | Good Friday | 1/2 day |
| Monday | May 27 | Memorial Day | |
| Thursday | July 4 | Independence Day | |
| Monday | September 2 | Labor Day | |
| Monday | November 11 | Veterans Day | |
| Thursday | November 28 | Thanksgiving Day | |
| Friday | November 29 | Day after Thanksgiving | |
| Tuesday | December 24 | Christmas Eve | |
| Wednesday | December 25 | Christmas Day |
Rio Grande County Elected Officials were sworn in Tuesday morning, January 8th, 2019 by Judge Amanda Hopkins. Left to Right is Commissioner John Noffsker, Clerk and Recorder Cindy Hill, Assessor JJ Mondragon, Treasurer and Public Trustee Cherilyn Rue, Sheriff Don McDonald, and Judge Amanda Hopkins.
Coroner Stephen Hunzeker was sworn in on January 2, 2019 by Judge Amanda Hopkins
Thank you so much to Community Banks , Rio Grande Hospital, Kiwanis Club, Sittler’s, Rio Grande County Treasurer’s office and the many other community members that have so generously given to our community. Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone who is making a child’s Christmas a little bit brighter.
Thank you Rio Grande County
Resolution for Supplemental Budget and Appropriation
Written by RGC AnnouncementsA Resolution Appropriating Additional Sums of Money to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted for Rio Grande County, Colorado.
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To see the results for the 2018 Primary Election please click on the following link:
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/Rio_Grande/75664/
Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for a Road Deputy. Must be: 21 years of age, pass background check and drug test, have good driving record, POST certification, High School diploma or GED. Pick up/submit applications to: Rio Grande County H.R. 925 6th St. Rm 200 Del Norte, CO. 81132. Applications and job descriptions also available on-line at www.riograndecounty.org. $16.70-17.38/Hr DOE Full County benefits Deadline: February 27, 2019 or until filled.
Rio Grande County is seeking a Dispatch/Detention Officer. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Interaction with inmates required. Must be 21 years of age, pass background investigation and drug test screening. Inmate interaction required. $14.07/per hour. Pick up and submit applications to Human Resources 925 6th St. Room 200 Del Norte, CO. 81132. Applications also available on-line at www.riograndecounty.org. Deadline:February 27, 2019 or until filled.
