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Email HR@custercounty-co.gov or call 719-371-1635

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New Job Postings as of 06-24-2025

Planning & Zoning Director

Custer County is looking an ideal candidate to be their Director of Planning & Zoning. The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of professionalism, exceptional customer service and leadership abilities. Receives limited direction from the Managing Commissioner & Board of County Commissioners (BoCC). This position performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgement, requesting supervisory assignments only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion.

Provides quality public welfare services to the people of Custer County. While the position manages the administrative operations, programs of the department, on an as-need basis it may also review complex or sensitive cases or complaints; may preside at hearings or investigates as appropriate; make determinations and resolves problems or complaints.

The Director of Planning and Zoning supervises and participates in advanced, complex professional planning activities and highly visible public projects in addition to administering and enforcing the Comprehensive Plan and all land development-related activities, as well as other applicable state, local and federal laws.

Duties include developing short and long-range goals and objectives, developing and implementing goals and objectives and managing projects relative to the development and redevelopment of County properties. The Incumbent serves as an advisor to Board of County Commissioners on county planning issues and oversees activities of the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjustment and other public bodies as needed.

Custer County is an equal opportunity employer.
This is a full-time exempt position, $65,249 - $94,598 DOQ & experience, including benefits.

Recruitment Is Open Until Filled

Applications may be submitted to:

Custer County Human Resources

PO Box 150 Westcliffe, CO. 81252

Email: HR@custercounty-co-gov

Job Description available HERE

Custer County Road & Bridge Equipment Operator

Custer County is accepting employment applications for Two (2) full-time or part-time Equipment Operators. Under general supervision of the Road Boas &/or Assistant Road Boss. Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment to perform construction and maintenance of the County roads and bridges. Operate with considerable independence requiring sound judgment and initiative. Position is subject to involuntary overtime and/or compensation time in addition to the normal 40-hour work week for events and snow removal or emergency situations. Position requires a current Class A Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement or ability to obtain one and a current medical card required, is subject to department of transportation (DOT) re-employment, random and post-accident drug testing.

Custer County is an equal opportunity employer. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and retirement insurance benefits. Minimum starting wage $19/hr with a pay range maximum of $25.88/hr DOQ.

Employment application located above.

Job description available HERE

Recruitment is open until filled

Applications may be submitted to:
Custer County Human Resources
P.O. Box 150

Westcliffe, CO 81252
Email: HR@custercounty-co.gov

Child Support Specialist

Custer County is accepting applications for a Child Support Specialist. This is a full-time , non-exempt position with a wage of $21.63/hr - $31.63/hr DOQ, including benefits.

This position is open until filled.

A summary of the responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:

Conducts interviews with custodial and non-custodial parents.
Accesses system data, including the state specific system(s), and appropriate internet resources to obtain relevant case information.
Prepares cases and the necessary legal and/or administrative documents for review and approval by staff attorney and/or administrator/supervisor designee.
Monitors cases for delinquencies and modifications and takes enforcement actions, as appropriate.
Calculates current child support amounts in accordance with Child Support Guidelines and DHS rules and regulations.
Calculates child support arrears and other financial adjustments.
Completes necessary analysis and child support calculations to ensure child support payments are distributed and disbursed in accordance with state, federal, and contractual requirements.
Responds to telephone inquiries and attends to requests for service from walk-in customers, in a professional manner. Accesses automated case records and provide case status information to customers, as necessary.
Records in the automated and/or hard copy case file all necessary information related to the establishment and/or enforcement of a child support obligation.
Maintains confidentiality and security of case information.
Maintains confidentiality and security of case information.

Minimum Education / Experience Required:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency. Six (6) months full time, paid or unpaid, experience involving extensive public contact. Familiarity with an office environment including the use of automated systems is desired.

Job Related Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.

Knowledgeable of theories and principles of casework practice and child protection, theories and child development, and development.
Knowledgeable principles and practices of case management.
Knowledgeable and understanding of Colorado Children’s Code.

Ability to communicate and work with professionals and clients from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain professional, analyze complex situations and respond appropriately under stress.
Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journal, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and other directors.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to complete tasks within established deadlines.
Ability to effectively process and maintain files and prepare reports.