Current Job Openings
All job listings will be posted on this web page. The standard County Job Application can be found to the left of this message. Resumes are encouraged to be submitted with, but not in lieu of, the employment application. Some departments may request an application other than the standard County application. Each job posting will indicate the applicable employment application needed for the position that is posted.
Pre-employment functional capacity screening will be required for all job offers, with few exceptions. Drug screens are required for positions that include safety-sensitive functions, positions that regularly operate County vehicles and those that are required by law (CDL operators). Drug panel screenings are for detection of Amphetamine, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Opiates, PCP and THC.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Chaffee County considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, age, the presence of a medical condition or disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
Deputy Treasurer
The Deputy Treasurer performs a variety of activities for the Treasurer's Office in the maintenance of the tax and financial collection for the County. Work is performed under general supervision of the County Treasurer. This position is nonexempt, hourly with a wage range of $21.15 to $26.44, DOQ. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave, holidays, EAP, and retirement plan with match. Click here for Deputy Treasurer job description and click here for the County application. To apply, send completed County application, resume and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Applications accepted through Thursday, May 02, 2024. EOE.
DHS Core Services Worker/Case Aide
Duties of this position include
supervise visits, life skills and in-home preservation work, interacting with
families and providing community-based service referrals. This position works
one on one with clients to meet their goals on a treatment plan. Position provides services to
new intake and/or ongoing core services families for a variety of program
areas such as child abuse and neglect cases, youth in conflict
cases. The Core Services position provides administrative
support for the child welfare, and foster care programs. It will also be back
up for referral screening, assisting with recording case documentation,
coordinating department meetings and overall support for the department. This position has an hourly wage range of $27.79 to $34.74, DOE. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave, holidays, EAP, and retirement plan with match. Click here for the Core Services Worker job description and click here for the County application. To apply, send completed County application, resume and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Applications accepted through Thursday, May 02, 2024. EOE.
Equipment Operator
The Equipment Operator
operates heavy equipment in the maintenance of the Chaffee County Landfill.
Also assists in the scale house. This position has an hourly wage range of $22.00/hour to $26.44/hour, DOQ. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave, holidays, EAP, and retirement plan with match. Click here for the Equipment Operator job description and click here for the County application. To apply, send completed County application, resume and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Applications accepted through Thursday, April 04, 2024. EOE.
Motor Vehicle Deputy Clerk
Under general supervision, the Motor Vehicle Deputy Clerk performs a variety of clerical and customer service work, which ensures compliance with statutes and mandates that govern motor vehicle regulations for accurate titling and/or registering vehicles in Chaffee County. Work is performed in the Buena Vista branch, however, may need to work in the Salida office on occasion. This position has an hourly wage range of $21.15/hour to $23.07/hour, an annual equivalent of $43,992 to $47,985, DOQ. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave, holidays, EAP, and retirement plan with match. Click here for the MV Clerk job description and click here for the County application. To apply, send completed County application, resume and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Applications accepted through Thursday, April 04, 2024. EOE.
OEM Tech
Under the supervision of the Emergency Manager, the OEM Tech oversees and performs a variety of office, maintenance, and operational duties relating to the operations of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Supports the Emergency Manager with scheduled work shifts and tasks, as well as assigned non-scheduled work shifts and tasks. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and one that varies if an emergency event arises on any day of the week. This position is part time, hourly for approximately 20 hours per week. The wage range is $22 to $25 per hour, DOQ. This position is eligible for sick time accrual of 1 hour per 30 hours of work, with a maximum of 48 hours, as required by the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), and may be eligible to participate in the retirement plan, if participation requirements are met. Click here for the job description and click here for a County application. To apply, send a completed County application (attached) with a resume and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Applications accepted through April 15, 2024. EOE.
Assistant County Attorney
The Assistant Attorney represents the County in connection with litigation, enforcement actions, administrative proceedings, settlement discussions and similar adversary proceedings as assigned by the County Attorney. Duties include, but are not limited to, (1) providing legal services to County officials, departments and agencies including, but not limited to, the Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff, Clerk and Recorder, Assessor, Planning Department, Building Department, Road and Bridge, Finance and Human Resources; (2) representing the County in administrative, legislative and judicial proceedings; and, to a lesser extent (3) performing services for the Department of Human Services in the areas of child protection, child support and adult protection. This position is full time, exempt with a salary range of $3,230.77/biweekly to $3,615.38/biweekly, an annual equivalent of $84,000 to $94,000, DOE. Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave time, holidays, employee assistance program and retirement plan with match. Four day work week, Monday - Thursday. Click here for the job description and click here for the County application. To apply, send completed County application, resume and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Please also send a writing sample. Applications accepted through April 26, 2024. EOE.
Paralegal
Under minimal work direction the Paralegal performs a variety of complex administrative
duties in support of attorney
functions, including: preparing and assisting in the completion of
legal documents and
correspondence; assisting in preparing
for hearings and trials;
researching legal issues; acting
as contract administrator for the legal department; performing various
fiscal functions; supports child protection, adult protection, child support
enforcement, welfare fraud investigation, and civil cases; maintaining legal files and providing other support to the County Attorney
and Assistant County Attorneys. This position is full time, non exempt/hourly with a wage range of $23.07/hour to $27.88/hour, an annual equivalent of $48,000 to $58,000, DOE. Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave time, holidays, employee assistance program and retirement plan with match. Four day work week, Monday - Thursday. Click here for the job description and click here for the County application. To apply, send completed County application, resume and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Please also send a writing sample. Applications accepted through April 26, 2024. EOE.
Noxious Weed Program Seasonal Worker
The Chaffee County Noxious Weed Program Seasonal Worker will perform a variety of field and office duties associated with noxious weed management in Chaffee, Lake and surrounding counties. Documents all field activities, maintains daily records, develops and maintains mapping data. Provides landowner assistance and interacts with a variety of local, state and federal agencies. This position is part time, nonexempt, hourly and seasonal with a wage range of $18.00/hour to $22.00/hour, DOQ. Standard County benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave, holidays, EAP, may be offered if plan requirements are met. Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Schedule may adjust in summer due to weather and ongoing events; some weekends required. Click here for the job description and click here for the County application. To apply, send completed County application, resume and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Applications accepted through March 22, 2024. EOE.
Weed Management Assistant Supervisor
The Chaffee County Weed Management Assistant Supervisor supports the Weed Management Program Manager to enforce the Colorado Noxious Weed Control Act and performs office and field duties associated with noxious weed management in Chaffee, Lake, and surrounding counties. The Assistant Supervisor provides expert advice and assistance regarding Integrated Weed Management (IWM) practices and related activities. Maintains proper permits, documents field operations, maintains daily, weekly, monthly, and annual records, writes grants, prepares reports, develops, and maintains maps/mapping databases. Supervises seasonal employees and provides landowner assistance and public interaction in a variety of settings. Maintains working relationships with local, state, federal and other agencies, in addition to private landowners. May represent the County’s membership in the Upper Arkansas Cooperative Weed Management Area (UACWMA). Click here for full job description. This position is full time, year round, nonexempt, hourly with a wage range of $23.49/hour to $28.36/hour. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave, holidays, EAP, and retirement plan with match. Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Schedule may adjust in summer due to weather and ongoing events; some weekends required. To apply, send completed County application, resume and letter of interest to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Click here for the County application. Applications accepted through March 21, 2024. EOE.
Road Department Operator I
Chaffee County BOCC and the Road Department are accepting applications for 2 full-time Operator I positions. This position is responsible for building and maintaining County roads and bridges. Minimum requirements include High School diploma or equivalent, valid CO CDL, Class B license and 3 years' experience driving truck with opportunity to advance to Operator II. Work schedule is 4 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday with possible overtime. Applicant must pass a pre-employment range & motion screening as well as a CDOT drug screening; must be registered with FMCSA Clearinghouse. This position is nonexempt hourly with a wage range of $23.08/hour to $24.04/hour. Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave time, holidays, employee assistance program and retirement plan with match. When applying, application must be accompanied with a copy of applicant's driving record. Click here for the application County application; click here for a copy of the job description Operator I. The completed application, copy of driving record, and resume may be mailed to the County Finance Office, PO Box 699, Salida, Co 81201 or emailed to careers@chaffeecounty.org. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until both positions are filled. EOE
Detentions Deputy
Chaffee County Sheriff's office is hiring for a full-time Detentions Deputy. Must be at least 18 years old. This position requires varying shifts and ability to work weekends and some holidays. Duties include supervision and care of inmates as well as case management. No experience necessary. Annual salary is $57,657.60 plus additional holiday pay. Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, disability, health savings account with HDHP medical plan, paid leave time, holidays, employee assistance program and retirement plan with match. Click here for the Sheriff Application; visit www.chaffeesheriff.org for a copy of the job description or pick up at the Detention Center, 148 Crestone Ave, Salida. For more information about this position call (719) 539-7150. This position will remain posted until filled. EOE
Chaffee County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) is currently accepting applications for part-time Paramedics and EMT-Basics with an IV certification. All applications will be accepted and each applicant will be contacted preceding any hiring process. EMS Employment Application. Applications can be emailed to careers@chaffeecounty.org or mailed to Chaffee County Finance Office, P.O. Box 699, Salida, CO 81201. Position open until filled. EOE.
If it is unclear where to apply for any job postings, send applications w/resumes to careers@chaffeecounty.org.