May 13, 2025
Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:
Department of Transportation (FCDOT)
Heavy Equipment Operator- closes tomorrow, May 14, 2025, at 2pm
Laborer- Closes May 19, 2025 at 2pm
Fremont County Department of Human Services (FCDHS)
Child Welfare Case Aid- closes May 19, 2025 at 2pm
Fremont County Clerk and Recorder
Motor Vehicle Clerk II- closes May 20, 2025 at 2pm
For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409.
Fremont County Department of Public Health
Beginning June 3, 2025, Public Health will have temporary Vital Records Hours at Garden Park which will be as follows:
Monday 8am-1pm
Tuesday 8am-1pm
Wednesday 8am-1pm
Thursday 8am-1pm
Friday Closed (ALL)
The SERVICE OPTIONS regarding who and how to access Vital Records during hour that the Vital Records Office is not open will be posted on the Fremont County Public Health and Fremont County Government websites.
April 22, 2025
Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:
Department of Transportation (FCDOT)
Heavy Equipment Operator- closes tomorrow, April 23 at 2pm
Fremont County Department of Human Services (FCDHS)
Social Caseworker- closes April 29 at 2pm
Fremont County Department of Public Health
Registered Nurse- closes April 28, 2025
For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409.
Fremont County Cleanup Campaign
Just a reminder that Fremont County Government is sponsoring the annual Fremont County Cleanup Campaign which will be held from April 7th-May 16th, . The Fremont County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) is partnering with Twin Enviro/Apex Waste Solutions (Phantom Canyon Landfill) located at 2500 Fremont County Road 67 in Penrose. A limited number of free vouchers will be issued from the Fremont County Department of Public Health, located at 201 N. 6th ST to Fremont County residents, who reside outside city limits, to dispose of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves, and yard waste. Each voucher is good for up to 500 pounds. (anything over 500 lbs is $55 a ton) Only 1 voucher per household with a valid state driver's license. Twin Enviro is open Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm and the landfill closes for high winds so please call ahead if you are unsure if they are open.
Again if you have any questions regarding the trash vouchers, please call the Public Health Department at 719.276.7450.
Fremont County Department of Human Resources
The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Human Services, is pleased to announce the selection of Tonia Sutton as Fremont County DHS Director. Following the previous Director's decision to step down, her selection follows a brief but intensive search that included eight applications and four interviews.
Ms. Sutton has been employed by the DHS for over 18 years in various supervisory and administrative positions, last serving as Family Services Program Administrator. She will assume her new duties on Monday, April 28, and will report directly to the Board of Human Services. Until that time, County Administrator Tony Carochi will continue serving as Acting Director.
We look forward to her continued service to this board, to DHS, and to Fremont County as a whole. Please help us congratulation Tonia in her new capacity!
Also, DHS will be closed all day for business this Thursday, April 24 to allow staff to participate in their quarterly Professional Development Day. They will reopen on Friday, April 25th at 730 am for normal operations.
April 8, 2025
Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:
Fremont County has no job opportunities posted as of today, however, if you are interested in working for Fremont County, please continue to look on the following web sites, Fremont County, Fremont Economic Development and Colorado Workforce Center, or come to the County Administration building and visit with our Human Resources staff which is located at 615 Macon Room 106 Canon City, CO 81212.
National Public Health Week
A reminder that the annual National Public Health Week kicked off yesterday Monday April 7th, 2025, and runs thought Thursday April 13th. Stop by and support the Public Health Staff located at 601 North 6th Street Canon City, CO 81212. There will be free popcorn and other giveaways along with lots of valuable health related information.
If you have further questions, please contact the Public Health Department at 719.276.7450
Fremont County Cleanup Campaign
Once again Fremont County Government is sponsoring the annual Fremont County Cleanup Campaign which started Monday April 7th 2025 and runs through May 16th, 2025. The Fremont County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) is partnering with Twin Enviro/Apex Waste Solutions (Phantom Canyon Landfill) located at 2500 Fremont County Road 67 in Penrose. A limited number of free vouchers will be issued from the Fremont County Department of Public Health, located at 201 N. 6th ST to Fremont County residents, who reside outside city limits, to dispose of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves, and yard waste. Each voucher is good for up to 500 pounds. (anything over 500 lbs. is $55 a ton) Only 1 voucher per household with a valid state driver's license. Twin Enviro is open Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm but the landfill closes for high winds, so please call ahead if you are unsure if they are open.
Again, if you have any questions regarding the trash vouchers, please call the Public Health Department at 719.276.7450.
Department of Transportation
We are conducting a re-bid of our aggregate material for our 2025 project season.
Fremont County DOT is accepting sealed bids for our 2025 aggregate material. Sealed bids must be received by 1:00 pm April 10, 2025, at the Fremont County Administrator’s Office: 615 Macon, Room 106, Cañon City, CO 81212. Dates of delivery will be scheduled by FCDOT Supervisors.
Sealed bids need to be submitted on the bid sheets supplied, signed, and contain completed contact information. Fremont County reserves the right to refuse or reject any/all bids. Bid information can be found on our Fremont County website. Click on Other Resources at the top of the page and then click again on Bid Request Portal and all bid information will be listed there.
We look forward to receiving your bids for our project 2025 season!
March 25, 2025
Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:
Department of Human Services-
Child Welfare Case Worker-Closes April 3rd
Economic Security Technician-Closes today at 2pm
Child Welfare Case Worker/CORE- Closes today at 2pm.
Department of Transportation-
Heavy Equipment Operator- closes April 2nd.
Fremont County Sheriff’s Department-
Detention Deputy-closes April 3rd
Master Control Officer-closes April 3rd
Noxious Weed Department-
Seasonal weed management Specialist-closes April 7th
For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409.
Electronics Recycling Event
The annual Fremont County Electronics Recycling event will be held this year on Saturday, April 5th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fremont County Department of Human Services parking lot, located at 172 Justice Center Road in Canon City. It will be held in partnership with the Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment.
Anything that plugs in will be accepted including large appliances. Cost is $30 per item, for televisions and CRT Computer monitors. All other items are free.
Please, no lightbulbs, old thermostats with mercury, CO2 Detectors, or smoke/fire alarms.
If you have further questions please contact the Public Health Department at 719.276.7450
Fremont County Cleanup Campaign
Once again Fremont County Government is sponsoring the annual Fremont County Cleanup Campaign which will be held April 7th-May 16th, . The Fremont County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) is partnering with Twin Enviro/Apex Waste Solutions (Phantom Canyon Landfill) located at 2500 Fremont County Road 67 in Penrose. A limited number of free vouchers will be issued from the Fremont County Department of Public Health, located at 201 N. 6th ST to Fremont County residents, who reside outside city limits, to dispose of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves, and yard waste. Each voucher is good for up to 500 pounds. (anything over 500 lbs is $55 a ton) Only 1 voucher per household with a valid state driver's license. Twin Enviro is open Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm and the landfill closes for high winds so please call ahead if you are unsure if they are open.
Again if you have any questions regarding the trash vouchers, please call the Public Health Department at 719.276.7450.
March 11, 2025
Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:
Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Case Worker-Closes/March 17th
Department of Information Technology
- IT Technician/closes March 13th
Bridge Closure
A reminder that FRCO 120 Bridge is closed indefinitely as of February 6, 2025, due to critical damage. We do not have an estimated date for re-opening. Detours, barricades, and closure signs are in place to alert the traveling public. Please use alternate routes when planning your commute and share with anyone who may not use electronic technology communications. We will notify the public once the bridge has been reopened. As always, your patience and cooperation are very much appreciated while we work to assess the situation and formulate a plan to repair and reopen.
Electronics Recycling Event
The Fremont County Electronics Recycling event will be held this year on Saturday, April 5th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fremont County Department of Human Services parking lot, located at 172 Justice Center Road in Canon City. It will be held in partnership with the Fremon County Department of Public Health and Environment.
Anything that plugs in will be taken including large appliances. Cost is $30 per item, for televisions and CRT Computer monitors. All other items are free.
Please, no lightbulbs, old thermostats with mercury, CO2 Detectors, or smoke/fire alarms.
Road Closure
Elm Avenue, from the traffic circle going west to CR 143, was originally scheduled to be closed until February 28, 2025, for utility work being completed by the City of Cañon City. The closure has been extended until March 14th. We ask that you continue to plan accordingly for your commute and slow down around the work zone.
2025 Material Bid Requests
The Fremont County Department of Transportation is still accepting sealed bids on materials for our 2025 projects. Sealed bids must be received by 1:00PM this Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Fremont County Administrator’s office, 615 Macon Ave, Room 106, Cañon City, Colorado 81212.
Sealed bids for Aggregate, Asphalt and Tack, Dust Suppressant and Emulsion need to be submitted on the bid sheet supplied, be signed, and contain completed contact information. Fremont County reserves the right to refuse or reject any/all bids.
Public Health
For 2024, the Fremont County Vital Records Office (housed in Public Health) was once again a recipient of the 2024 Five Star Performance Award. This award is extended to recipients who exceed several performance standards that include but are not limited to:
Application Audits
Policy Receipts
Responsiveness
Timeliness
Tracking
Accuracy
Congratulations to our Public Health Department. Great job and a great team
February 25, 2025
Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:
Sheriff’s Office
- Patrol Deputy~ Closes February 27, 2025
Department of Human Services
- Child Support Specialist--Closes February 20th, 2025
- Child Welfare Case Worker-Closes March 17th, 2025
For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409.
Pathfinder Park
A reminder that we will be hosting a JOB FAIR at the Pathfinder Park Event Center on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 10 am-4 pm. Community members will be able to meet with recruiters face to face and learn about job opportunities and openings in Fremont County. This event is intended to benefit our local businesses and community members. Space is limited, and staff are reserving spaces for businesses that elect to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms must be turned in no later than this Friday, February 14, 2025. Food trucks will be available at the event. If you have any questions, please contact: Stephanie Speck
Phone: 719-276-7399 Email: pathfinderpark@fremontco.com
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Or go to our County website at www.fremontcountyco.gov
Bridge Closure
FRCO 120-211 Bridge is closed indefinitely as of February 6, 2025, due to critical damage. We do not have an estimated date for re-opening. Detours, barricades, and closure signs are in place to alert the traveling public. Please use alternate routes when planning your commute and share with anyone who may not use electronic technology communications. We will notify the public once the bridge has been reopened. As always, your patience and cooperation are very much appreciated while we work to assess the situation and formulate a plan to repair and reopen.
Elm Avenue from the traffic circle going west to CR 143 will be closed from Monday February 10, 2025 to Friday February 28, 2025 for utility work being completed by the City of Cañon City. Traffic control and detours will be provided by Hammers Construction during this time. We ask that you plan accordingly for your commute and slow down around the work zone.