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The Larimer County Solid Waste Department is looking for a skilled individual to join our team as an Accounting Technician. To succeed as an Accounting Technician, the ideal candidate is a skilled multi-tasker with excellent time management, computer, and communication skills. Candidates should understand and abide by all accounting procedures and principles and have a commitment to behaving ethically in the workplace.
The standard hours will be Monday-Friday 10 am- 2 pm. This is a part-time Temporary position.
Accounting Technician Responsibilities:
- Performing basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, etc.
- Maintaining a database, ensuring that records are complete and current.
- Recording information, processing, and filing forms.
- Preparing checks, deposits, and financial reports.
- Updating records, researching and resolving discrepancies.
- Abiding by all company procedures and accounting principles.
- Responding appropriately to vendor, client, and internal requests.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Courteous, professional manner, strong customer service skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy and strong typing skills, experience with accounting software a plus.
- High level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Good understanding of Accounting procedures and principles.
- Attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Two (2) years of clerical experience with record keeping, in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
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The ideal candidate's Core Competencies are:
- Successfully demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
- Clearly establishes specific, measurable, reasonable expectations, and goals for employees
- Works Efficiently
- Takes Initiative
- Fosters teamwork among staff
- Works effectively on a team
- Addresses stress and conflict in appropriate ways
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
- Displays proven, competent use of standard business technology and software
- Meets State and County established performance goals.
- Actively seeks professional development by working to obtain skills, qualifications, and experience necessary to do the job well.
- Strong Leadership with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
To view the complete job description for this position, click here.
Qualifications:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, State Administrative Process Action certification (APA).
- Five years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities including one year of lead or supervisory experience.
All application components must be submitted by 10:00 PM MT on the closing date listed.
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Specifically, this position:
- Represents the County in construction administration and County regulations and standards enforcement and serves as a liaison between the County and contractors
- Inspects capital construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications as well as provides corrective direction to the Contractor
- Assists in construction dispute resolution and construction claim defenses
- Maintain records for quantities of work performed and works with the Contractor to prepare and agree on monthly pay estimates
- Answer questions and provide information to the public concerning engineering/construction activities
Qualifications
- Three years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar Duties and responsibilities
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management or a related field, required.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
To see the complete job description for this position, click here.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
All application components must be submitted by 10:00 PM MT on the closing date listed.
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*** It is REQUIRED that you upload a cover letter to your profile that is addressed to Greg Biggers Chief Deputy District Attorney.***
Specifically this position:
- Receives and reviews summons or tickets filed by arresting officers, and review and examine the evidence, witness statements, determines whether or not a crime has been committed, the nature of the crime, and whether or not the evidence justifies prosecution.
- Prepares briefs and legal opinions; conducts legal research ; prepares reports and develop recommendations related to the District Attorney's Office policies, procedures and operations.
- Represents the County in criminal calendar proceedings including the scheduling of cases, plea negotiations, probation revocation hearings, motions, and sentencings.
- Serves as prosecuting attorney for jury and court trials.
- Represents the County in evidence hearings.
- Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information.
- Performs related duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Legal principles and practices with an emphasis on criminal law.
- Court procedure and rules of evidence.
- Methods of legal research.
- Perform legal work involving the use of independent judgment.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Analyze and apply legal principles.
- Prepare proper legal instruments.
- Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
- Investigate and prosecute civil and criminal complaints.
- Present laws, facts, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
- Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
To see the complete job description for this position, click here.
Qualifications
- No experience required.
- Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Must currently be licensed to practice in the State of Colorado preferred; however, applicants scheduled to take the Bar exam in July 2019 are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
This position has been updated to be "Open Until Filled".
Once we begin the interview process, we may not consider additional applicants unless a candidate is not hired from the interview pool.
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Specifically, Jail Deputies:
- Effectively and coherently use interpersonal communication skills to communicate with inmates, professional visitors, and the public by providing information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes.
- Conduct visual and audio surveillance of inmates for extended periods of time.
- Perform crisis intervention functions to include inmate counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and implementing appropriate intervention actions.
- Engage in activities in confined areas. Walk extensively on foot patrol and physically checks doors, windows, and other areas to ensure they are secure.
- Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons, and other legal writs and court documents.
Why one deputy chose a career Learn more about the agency and
at the Larimer County Jail. the people who call LCSO home.
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Sheriff Justin Smith encourages forward thinking, servant leadership, and a sense of family among all Sheriff's Office members. Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Sheriff's Office is an agency of 405 family oriented employees, dealing with a range of responsibilities including support services, patrol, jail, wildland fire, search and rescue, and investigation duties. If you are seeking a career, have a desire to serve your community, and want to work alongside others with the same mindset, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office is a great place to call home.
Larimer County is located in the heart of North Central Colorado, extending west to the Continental Divide, north to the Wyoming border, and is home to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Over 300 days of sunshine each year provide Larimer County residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide spectrum of recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
An hour north of Denver, Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and offers a diverse culture of education, breweries, historic charm, a thriving economy, and is a bike friendly community. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found in the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city.
The City’s long list of acknowledgements includes:
- #10 in "Healthiest Places to Live" - Niche.com 2017
- #17 in Forbes Best Places for Business and Careers, 2018
- #14 in Top 100 Best Places to Live” - Livability.com, 2018
- Bicycle friendly -- Earned Platinum Award from League of American Bicyclists, 2017
Qualifications:
- No experience required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current first aid and community CPR certificates.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License.
Other Information to Note:
As a Jail Deputy, your primary responsibility will be to serve as a supervisor and role model for the inmate population in the Larimer County Jail, which is a direct supervision jail. Additional responsibilities include: setting clear expectations with inmates, using positive reinforcement techniques, assuring inmate accountability for their behavior, and treating inmates with respect, consideration, fairness and justice.
We strive to be skilled, hard-working, resourceful, and prepared. We are looking for talented, career-oriented men and women to join our team. This position is open to anyone; Colorado POST certified candidates would receive premium pay. Interested in becoming POST Certified? The Larimer County Sheriff's Office will help you obtain your POST Certification through partial tuition reimbursement.
If you possess integrity, tolerance, patience and want to put your people skills towards serving your community, this position is perfect for you! We hope you’ll consider being part of our team!
- Shift work required.
- Shifts require working days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
- Successful applicants will be required to meet all of the following qualifications prior to hire:
- Must be 21 years of age by date of hire
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Cannot have a felony conviction
- No convictions involving domestic violence
- No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
- No use of marijuana in any form within the past two years
- Pass integrity questionnaire
- Pass a written examination
- Pass the following physical fitness agility test based on the Essential Job Functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- 1.5 mile run in 16 minutes or less
- Physical Agility Course similar to the LawFit course. Applicants will receive an outline describing the course.
Following the Physical Fitness Test, you must also:
- Pass oral board interview
- Pass an in-depth background investigation including criminal history and financial status
- Pass polygraph examination
- Pass a Captain's interview and receive conditional offer
- Pass psychological evaluation
- Pass medical examination
- Pass drug testing
- Possess or obtain First Aid and CPR (All Ages) certificates by date of hire
- Possess or obtain these NIMS certifications by date of hire: IS-100.b, IS-200.b, and IS-700.a (found at http://www.training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.aspx)
This posting is "Continuous" and may close at any time. Once there is no longer a hiring need, further applications received will not be considered.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
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Seasonal Drivers will be involved in helping to operate our fleet of +40 CDL/CMV vehicles and will be involved with the following operations; gravel road maintenance, chip seal, drainage maintenance, and many other road maintenance/road construction activities.
The Seasonal Driver position will perform duties such as operating a tandem axle water truck supporting gravel road maintenance operations, operating a tandem axle dump truck hauling construction materials from and to project sites, operating a Class A tractor/trailer tanker delivering asphalt emulsion to chip seal project site.
The Seasonal Driver position will perform heavy physical and arduous labor for extended periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night, including activities and physical demands requiring strength to lift, carry, push, pull, and otherwise move objects of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. This position will also require the use of hand tools including, but not limited to; shovel, pick, asphalt rake, chainsaw, weed eater, blower, hand broom, crack seal squeegee.
Applicants need to be at least 18 years of age, reliable, punctual, able to qualify for a CDOT Flagging Certificate and must have a valid Class “A” or Class “B” Commercial Driver's License. An N-Tanker endorsement is preferred.
Larimer County values it's seasonal employees and strives to create an environment where you gain the knowledge and experience to be successful. Consider joining our team and see your hard work pay off in the success of the Road and Bridge department as we work together to maintain nearly 1000 miles of roadway and the drainage structures of Larimer County.
Please see full job description at Maintenance Worker TEMP Description.
This position is located in Glendevey, CO (2 hrs NW of Fort Collins)
Qualifications
- Must NOT have the following restrictions:
- "E" (No Manual Transmission) Restriction
- "L" (No Air Brakes) Restriction
- "X" (No Cargo in CMV Tank Vehicle) Restriction
- "Z" (No Full Air Brake Equipped CMV) Restriction
- Additionally, Class A Drivers must NOThave the following restriction:
- "O" (No Tractor Trailer) Restriction
- Employees must provide their own steel-toe safety shoes.
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Other Information to Note:
- To apply for this position you must complete the application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application.
- An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
- This position is "Open until filled" and may close at any time. Once we begin the interview process, we may not consider additional applicants unless a candidate is not hired from the interview pool.
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- Serve on a survey party and operate and employ various types of surveying equipment and instruments including transits, levels, site rods, tapes, chains, theodolites, EDMs, total stations and related equipment.
- Gather field data and perform layout for the construction and modification of public works facilities.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering design and related drawings, specifications, and estimates in connection with the construction and maintenance of a variety of engineering projects, including roads, bridges and related public works.
- Maintain and update inventory records related to the County's road system including those for signs, bridges, intersections, driveways and pavement markings; perform field checks and field inventories; respond to related requests and inquiries from other departments, divisions, outside agencies and the public; prepare related reports.
- Inspect materials and workmanship on public works projects to ensure conformance with established plans and specifications; sample and test soils, aggregates and cement.
- Research engineering information from a variety of sources including titles, deeds, and right-of-way agreements, and perform field checks; analyze and prepare legal descriptions.
- Inspect various structures such as utilities, streets, bridges, and other off-site construction; check line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures for conformance with plans specifications and regulations.
- Inspect materials for identification as conforming to specifications.
- Take samples of materials for examination or analysis by laboratories; perform quality assurance tests on concrete, aggregate, asphalt, and earthwork embankments; perform routine field tests.
- Make and check mathematical calculations related to surveying and basic engineering.
- Participate in the preparation updating, filing and retrieval of a variety of engineering maps, documents, records and drawings.
- Draft construction plans and design sketches on various mediums; care for drafting equipment and order drafting supplies.
- Operate a personal computer in the performance of assigned duties including the performance of mathematical calculations, computer aided drafting and data file development and manipulation.
- Compile data and prepare written reports on engineering-related projects.
- Make and check notes, maps, drawings, tracings and engineering computations.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public concerning engineering activities.
- Participate in the annual pavement marketing program.
- When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.
- Perform other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Perform physical activities associated with field data collection from drainage ways, bridges, and other road systems features including standing and walking for several hours at a time and working out-of-doors in various weather conditions.
- Perform job activities and physical demands requiring strength to lift, carry, push, pull, and otherwise move survey equipment and objects up to 50 pounds. Additional demands on a constant basis for talking, hearing, listening, ordinary conversation, seeing (near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, field of vision), and gross and fine motor skills coordination while standing, walking, and kneeling for long periods of time.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
Qualifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
- Completed at least the sophomore year of study in Construction Mangement, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Be experienced in using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software on a personal computer utilizing a standard computer keyboard.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
This posting is "Open until filled" and may close at any time. Once we begin the interview process, we may not consider additional applicants unless a candidate is not hired from the interview pool.
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The following list are generally illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the job after training and may be subject to change over time.
- Case Management (Workview) Design and Development
- Daily Ticket Assignments– depending on issue and workload, tickets may be assigned that require customer contact, research, or both. Tickets are shared among team members based on complexity
- Requirements Distillation– As new and existing customers engage ECM, there may be times we need to clarify needs before performing work. This may involve site visits, whiteboard exercises, or dial-in sessions
- Vendor Engagement– When testing, evaluating or troubleshooting, we may need to engage the vendor for assistance. This engagement may be one-time or ongoing
- Documentation– Template-based documents for both user and admin consumption
- Internal Collaboration– Some tasks and needs require engaging other IT areas, such as AppDev or Infrastructure. There may also be a need to communicate changes or improvement opportunities to other ECM team members
- Customer Training – Small or large groups of users either at their workstation or in a training lab, around new or existing configurations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or a closely related field, or alternatively, at least seven (7) years of experience in a related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities
- ECM-specific experience (FileNet, OpenText, Documentum, OnBase, Singularity, Stellent, Laserfiche, Lexmark, Perceptive, etc.) is a plus
- One or more of the following OnBase certifications are strongly preferred
- OCASA – OnBase Certified Advanced System Administrator
- OCAWA – OnBase Certified Advanced Workflow Administrator
- OCWV – OnBase WorkView Certified
- Project management and/or business analyst experience is a plus, or alternatively, recent project management certifications (PMP, Project+, etc.)
- Technology certifications (i.e. Microsoft, CompTIA, CIW, AIIM, etc) are strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of and familiarity with standard office equipment (i.e. copiers, computers, printers, telephones, etc.)
- Knowledge of and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Visio, Office 365 a plus)
- Familiarity and/or experience with scanner hardware and software (capture certifications, such as Kofax or Captiva are a plus)
- Familiarity with modern Microsoft operating systems (Server 2012 R2 or greater, Windows 10, etc.), client features (UAC, Active Directory, browser technologies, etc.) and server features (IIS, file shares, SSL, networking, CNAMEs, etc.)
- Familiarity with general computer hardware (USB2, USB3, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, Ethernet, etc.)
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Specifically, this position you will:
- Conduct environmental health inspections and investigations of public and private establishments - primarily food service, schools, and child care facilities - to ensure compliance with local and state health and safety codes.
- Recommend, issue or deny related permits.
- Recommend changes, give instructions, and issue compliance orders when applicable for correction of deficiencies and violations.
- Provide information and advice to answer questions and solve problems of the public.
- May conduct technical reviews of blueprints, floor plans and facility plans for compliance with applicable regulations.
Requirements:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Health, or a related field, with a minimum of one 3-credit hour course in microbiology.
- Must have or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
- Must be available to work from any of department’s three offices in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park as needs arise.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
Skills assessment testing may be administered
To review the full job description, please Click Here for EH I / Click Here for EH II
We'd love to have you join our team!
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Specifically, an Equipment Operator Senior:
- May exercise direct and indirect supervision over field operations personnel.
- Complies with MSHA, DOT, Colorado 811 and other applicable safety regulations and procedures.
- Ensures project rules, procedures, applicable laws and regulations are followed.
- Ensures all work meets departmental expectations.
- Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Operates a variety of heavy construction equipment as assigned.
Equipment Operator Seniors are expected to have a significant amount of heavy equipment operating experience. They operate the standard pieces of equipment, and must also must also be appropriately licensed and capable of productively operating the equipment included in the specialized category.
Standard Equipment: All vehicles requiring a Class “A” CDL and Backhoe/Excavator and Dozer
Specialized Equipment: Chip Spreader, Vac Truck, Gradall. All equipment types included in lower classified positions (Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator Series).
Click here to view the complete job description for an Equipment Operator Senior.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Each year of relevant progressively more responsible experience in the highway/street construction or maintenance field may substitute for one year of the education requirement.
- High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
- Three years of heavy equipment operating experience in the road maintenance/road construction industry including asphalt roadway construction or maintenance, roadway structure construction or maintenance, road drainage structure construction or maintenance, roadside drainage systems, production of aggregate materials, hauling and placing of roadway maintenance and construction materials, and work zone practices.
- Possession of, and ability to maintain a Colorado Class "A" CDL Driver's License with an “N”–Tanker endorsement and without the following restrictions: “L” -air brake, “O”–no/Trctr/Trlr restriction(s), "E" -No manual transmission, "X"-No cargo in CMV tank vehicle or "Z" - No full air brake equipped CMV.
- Ability to obtain an “X”–Haz-Mat/tanker endorsement within six months of employment or within 6 months of turning 21 years old.
- Possession of and ability to maintain a DOT Medical Certificate.
- Ability to obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within six months of employment.
Other Information to Note:
- To apply for this position you must complete the application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application.
- An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
- All application components must be submitted by 10:00 PM MT on the closing date listed.
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Qualifications:
- Have or have the ability to obtain a valid Driver's License by date of hire.
Other Information to Note:
- An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
- This position is "Open until filled" and may close at any time. Once we begin the interview process, we may not consider additional applicants unless a candidate is not hired from the interview pool.
- This is a part time temporary position, anticipated to work under 30 hours a week with no anticipated end date.
- Various shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Flexible scheduling preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible schedule, mainly nights, weekends and extra hours as needed; and work in varying weather conditions.
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Additional duties for this position include but are not limited to:
- Confidential and high-level administrative work on behalf of the elected Clerk and Recorder and department managerial staff; handling phone calls and inquiries directly, resolving customer or citizen complaints and directing inquiries to other resources.
- Taking “seed” ideas and assisting to develop them into service efficiencies, marketing pieces and/or internal processes.
- Representing the department in interdepartmental, interagency, community, and professional meetings as required.
- Maintaining confidentiality of conversations, files, documents and other information encountered.
- Scheduling and coordinating executive meetings, conferences, interviews, and/or appointments, and prepares agendas and meeting materials.
- Acting as an executive representative to gather and relay information and interacts with staff members, department directors, and elected officials.
- Researching, prioritizing and following-up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to executive leadership, and recommend appropriate action or response.
- Managing conflicting priorities; anticipating needs, handles matters pro-actively and expeditiously and following through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
- Event planning, including coordinating, collaborating, preparation of materials and communications, and successful deployment.
- Exercising direct or indirect supervision over one or two administrative support positions or a number of temporary staff.
- Working outside assigned hours as may be necessary to meet a deadline and/or accommodate meetings and/or events.
To see the complete job description for this position click here.
Qualifications:
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by additional clerical or office administration coursework.
- Five years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities as a senior level secretary or office administration.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
All application components must be submitted by 10:00 PM MT on the closing date listed.
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The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is seeking talented men and women for the position of Fuels Module Squad Leader! Sheriff Justin Smith encourages forward thinking, servant leadership, and a sense of family among all Sheriff's Office members. Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Sheriff's Office is an agency of 405 family oriented employees, dealing with a range of responsibilities including support services, patrol, jail, wildland fire, search and rescue, and investigation duties. If you are seeking a career, have a desire to serve your community, and want to work alongside others with the same mindset, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office is a great place to call home.
A Fuels Module Squad Leader may supervise wildfire fuels module crew members and serve as Chief of Party during the implementation of wildfire fuels projects and wildfire demonstration sites. They will also assist the Emergency Services Specialist in the public awareness and education programs, teaching wildfire classes and implementation of prescribed fire Plans.
Specifically, a Fuels Module Squad Leader:
- Receives general supervision from the Fuel Module Coordinator and Emergency Services Specialist.
- May exercise direct and technical supervision of fuels module crew members, volunteers, interns and firefighters.
- Maintains appropriate records and files; prepares reports and written correspondence.
- Assists in the implementation of prescribed fire burn plans.
- Assists in the implementation of public awareness and education programs. This includes assisting with preparing materials and presentations to the public, industry, and outside agencies and organizations, and assisting in developing brochures, publications, and other educational/informational program-related materials.
- Works with local, state, and federal agencies in wildfire suppression and prescribed fire activities as assigned.
Click here to view the complete job description, specific duties will be listed under Fuels Module Squad Leader.
Larimer County is located in the heart of North Central Colorado, extending west to the Continental Divide, north to the Wyoming border, and is home to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Over 300 days of sunshine each year provide Larimer County residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide spectrum of recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
An hour north of Denver, Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and offers a diverse culture of education, breweries, historic charm, a thriving economy, and is a bike friendly community. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found in the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city.
The City’s long list of acknowledgements includes:
- #10 in "Healthiest Places to Live" - Niche.com 2017
- #18 in Forbes Best Places for Business and Careers, 2016
- #16 in Top 100 Best Places to Live” - Livability.com, 2017
- Bicycle friendly -- Earned Platinum Award from League of American Bicyclists, 2017
Qualifications:
- Three years of experience in wildfire suppression or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.
- High School diploma or GED required supplemented by specialized courses in wildfire control, fire mitigation, or forestry.
- Employment in the fields of Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Forest Ecology, Wildland Fire Science, Firefighting, or a related field.
- Possession of or ability to obtain within one year, a valid National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Red Card with a qualification of FFT1/ICT5 or trainee.
- Must be NWCG qualified as a Faller Type 3 (FAL3) or higher.
- Current First Aid, and community CPR certificates, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Other Information to Note:
- This is a full time, Limited Term position. Individuals hired into limited term positions are eligible for County benefits, however, the position is limited in duration dependent upon available funding, business need or signed contract or agreement.
- An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
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This posting is "Open until filled" and may close at any time. Once we begin the interview process, we may not consider additional applicants unless a candidate is not hired from the interview pool.
- Successful applicants will be required to meet all of the following qualifications prior to hire:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Pass physical agility test
- Pass employment questionnaire
- Pass oral board interview
- Pass an in-depth background investigation including criminal history and financial status
- Pass a physical evaluation based on the Essential Job Functions
- Pass a medical examination, including drug testing
- Cannot have a felony conviction
- No Domestic Violence Convictions
- No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
- Current First Aid and CPR (All ages) certificates required by date of hire
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Job tasks in this role include:
- Using coordinate geometry (COGO) software tools for creating metes and bounds legal descriptions.
- Working with relational database fundamentals and GIS feature attributing.
- Designing and creating custom maps.
- Maintaining layers of GIS features such as tax parcels, streets, buildings, jurisdictional limits, facilities, etc.
- Performing data quality control procedures.
- Entering coding for parcels, tracts and new subdivisions and other real property from deed descriptions.
- Identifying and editing map errors and data inconsistencies.
- Preparing maps and data records as necessary for quality assurance procedures or in response to customer requests.
- Consulting with users to determine their GIS mapping needs.
Our Ideal Candidate possesses the following competencies:
- Intermediate working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS product lines as they relate to creating and maintaining spatial data.
- Understanding of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) framework.
- Working knowledge of tax parcel and cadastral database terminology and how it relates to conversion of parcel information into GIS datasets.
- Familiarity with relational database fundamentals and GIS feature attributing.
- Ability to read and interpret surveys, deeds, and plats as they relate to GIS data.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to be flexible in day-to-day work.
Qualifications
- Two (2) years’ experience in geographic information systems technology and working in the mapping field performing a variety of duties in land records research, including a complete understanding of cartography, drafting, and mapping principles or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities, required.
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent where two (2) years of experience can substitute for one (1) year of education required.
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About us:
We are a small team of 4. We work to provide the best possible customer service and accurate reporting to our customers. We've created a culture that is progressive and forward-thinking and encourage our staff to try new processes. The best fit for our team would be someone who is open to innovation and change, someone who isn't afraid to fail. Someone that can follow direction and can maintain their focus on the taks at hand.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
This posting is "Open until filled" and may close at any time. Once we begin the interview process, we may not consider additional applicants unless a candidate is not hired from the interview pool.
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Responsibilities:
- Provides customers service at the Household Hazardous Waste collection facility.
- Assists in the screening and acceptance of household hazardous waste from program participants.
- Assists with inventory and storage of hazardous waste.
- Keeps the collection facility clean and maintains an appropriate level of hygiene.
- Assists in the consolidation of household hazardous waste through the use of lab-packing and loose-packing methods.
- Uses hand tools with moderate amount of force (open lids).
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Qualifications:
- One (1) year experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- OSHA 24-hour Hazardous Waste Operations Certification preferred.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License required.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
This posting is "Open until filled" and may close at any time. Once we begin the interview process, we may not consider additional applicants unless a candidate is not hired from the interview pool.
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Schedule:
Land Crew Leaders are expected to work 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and attend a staff meeting on Friday mornings. Crew Leaders must camp with the crew Monday through Thursday as needed, depending on project locations. This schedule may be modified due to training, weather, logistics, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Crew Leadership:
- Supervise a crew of eight corpsmembers, ages 16 to 18, daily and on overnight campouts as needed
- Motivate and encourage corpsmembers to work and persevere in difficult and physically challenging work settings
- Promote leadership while encouraging the development of teamwork, self worth, conflict resolution, effective communication, goal setting, decision making, and the building of community
- Manage and monitor physical and emotional safety of the crew
- Assist training corpsmembers in areas including, but not limited to, proper tool use and Leave No Trace principles
- Maintain a safe working environment and enforce the use of appropriate personal protective equipment
- Complete time sheets, evaluations, and incident reports, among other paperwork requirements
- Facilitate teambuilding activities, environmental education, and job/life skills curriculum on a regular basis, or as projects determine appropriate
- Implement Larimer County Conservation Corps policies and procedures
- Safely drive a twelve-passenger van and trailer
Project Implementation:
- Complete trail building and maintenance, invasive species removal, fence construction, river clean-up and debris removal projects
- Perform duties expected of any corpsmember including conservation work, meal preparation, clean up/set up, and other day-to-day duties
- Demonstrate the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Use technology to accurately complete digital daily and weekly logs
- Coordinate logistics with project sponsors, program coordinator, and corps manager
- Report directly to program coordinator
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Background working in a team environment, providing supervision to a diverse group, preferably youth
- Proficient troubleshooting and conflict management skills
- Possession of High School Diploma or GED
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with conservation techniques, construction, landscaping, and tool maintenance
- One year of experience working with youth in the outdoor education field
- Previous conservation corps experience
- A bachelor's degree in natural resources, forestry, or education related field
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position.
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Offer is Contingent upon the Following Stipulations:
- Must provide a current DMV report to be reviewed and deemed acceptable.
- Must pass a drug screening, dynamic lifting assessment, and state and national criminal history check.
- Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification must be obtained before May 20, 2019. The LCCC will host a Wilderness First Aid course for new staff as an option prior to the start date.
Physical Requirements:
Must have:
- Acceptable eyesight, including clear near and far vision, good depth perception
- Adequate hearing to perform job function
- Appropriate voice skills to be clearly understood on the telephone and in public contacts
- Fine and gross motor skills and use of arms, hands, and fingers to perform computer duties and operate equipment
Must be able to:
- Hike up to eight miles carrying 50 lbs. in a 10-hour day
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
- Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach frequently or constantly
Environmental Conditions and Physical Surroundings:
- Exposure to variable weather conditions, noise, dust, airborne particles, and vibration
The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is available to all without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religion, or other improper criterion. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need accommodations during the application, interview, hiring process or for service may make arrangement by contacting the Larimer County Conservation Corps.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
This posting is "Open until filled" and may close at any time. Once we begin the interview process, we may not consider additional applicants unless a candidate is not hired from the interview pool.
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This position specifically:
- Directs traffic on site.
- Screens waste to remove hazardous materials from landfill.
- Operates pickup trucks, tractors, mowers, vacuum trailer, and vacuum litter.
- Removes litter by hand.
- Generalizes maintenance of landfill shop, fences, and buildings.
- Operates water truck and water landfill roads for dust suppression and windbreak plantings.
- Supervises temporary work crews on & off site.
- Directs and coordinates the work of assigned temporary employees.
- Complies with DOT Standards.
- When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.
- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
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Qualifications
- One-year lead worker experience is preferred.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
- Possession of (or) ability to obtain, a valid class B CDL within 6 (six) months of employment hire date.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
All application components must be submitted by 10:00 PM MT on the closing date listed.
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The Medicolegal Investigator conducts investigations of all deaths and related procedures which fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner. Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Conduct complete medicolegal death investigations.
- Conducts a thorough examination of the body under field conditions; identifies postmortem characteristics, signs of disease, and other identifying features (scars, wounds, etc.).
- Make notifications to next of kin.
- Interviews witnesses, family members, physicians, employers, friends, professionals and others associated with the deceased.
- Present information to and assist forensic pathologists with autopsies.
- Maintain proper chain of custody with all evidence, prepare detailed reports.
- Comply with all ongoing educational and physical training requirements.
- Provide testimony at depositions and in court.
- Prepares death certificates.
- Interacts with Law Enforcement, government, private agencies, police/sheriff, fire, Emergency Management Services, Occupational Safety Health Association, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Drug Enforcement Administration, school districts, hospitals, organ donation teams, insurance agencies, funeral homes and other necessary entities.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in medicolegal death investigation, ME or Coroner’s office.
- ABMDI certified or ability to certify within 1 year of hire.
- Colorado Coroner’s Association (CCA) certified, or ability to certify within 1 year of hire.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.
- Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, health sciences or other related field.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background investigation with no prior felonies or drug convictions, no major driving violations within the last 5 years.
- Must pass a psychological examination and typing test.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- High level Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, EMT, or other equivalent experience, required.
- Completion of a qualified Coroner’s training program, required.
- Basic approved course in Medicolegal Death Investigation, required.
- Have or have to ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License, required
To view the complete job description for the Medicolegal Investigator II, click here.
Other information to note:
- An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
- This posting is "Open until filled" and may close at any time. Once we begin the interview process, we may not consider additional applicants unless a candidate is not hired from the interview pool.
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This role may require work with applicants and property owners; coordination with other divisions, outside agencies, and service providers; preparation of staff reports and resolutions for land use applications; and attendance at evening meetings to present to the Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, or one of other five boards.
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Qualifications:
- Planner I
- One (1) year of experience in professional planning or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities is required.
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning or a related field. Equivalent to a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban planning or a related field is preferred.
- Some positions may require additional education or experience in specific technical areas such as landscape architecture, environmental impact laws, etc.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification is preferred.
- Planner II
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities; at least two (2) years of experience comparable to that of a Planner I in Larimer County is required.
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, or a related field is required. A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, or a related field is preferred.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification within one year of hire is required.
Other Information to Note:
- An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
- This position will close at 10:00 PM on the closing date listed.
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Key Areas of Oversight
- Development and management of strategic programs and systems
- Alignment and coordination with external partners for greater systems effectiveness
- Building relationships with peers, county attorneys, other counties, the State office, and Community Based Organizations
- Driving changes and improvements in all program areas to better serve customers
- Fostering a culture of change and innovation among staff
For a complete job description Click HereQualifications
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in case management, contract management, program development, or a directly related field, or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities including lead or supervisory experience required.
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, Business or Public Administration, or a related field required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License required.
This hiring range for this position is $59,461 - $71,353. The hiring rate will depend on the qualifications of the applicant selected. Benefits are competitive and a variety of benefits are currently available to County employees including sick and vacation leave; retirement, 401(a) and 457 plans; medical; dental; vision; life; short-term and long term disability and flexible spending accounts. Larimer County employees also have the ability to purchase other optional benefits.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. A successful completion of a drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
All application components must be submitted by 10:00 PM MT on the closing date listed.
