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Director

Department
Starting Salary
$130,000.00
Grade
Contract Position
Date Posted
Application Deadline
Summary

Directs, organizes and administers the programs and services of the Department of Human Services, including Children, Youth and Family Services, Economic and Administrative Services, Adult and Family Services, Contract Management and Administrative Support.  Collaborates with the State Department of Human Services in the provision of programs and services within Fremont County.  Works closely with the Board of County Commissioners and other Directors across County departments and offices.  Oversees the effective and efficient delivery of human services programs for the County.  Works with, establishes and maintains strong working relationships with Elected Officials, community and state partners, as well as service consumers in ascertaining and delivering effective and efficient human services while fostering collaborative opportunities.  Responsible for complex fiscal management, including Federal, State and County funding streams and budgets.  Establishes department strategies and objectives while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of services.  Recommends staffing changes to ensure delivery of excellent and efficient service to the community.  Provides management and guidance to staff, including training, performance reviews, professional development, discipline and dismissal subject to County personnel policies and procedures.  Ensures adherence to County and Human Services policies and procedures in collaboration with Human Resources and the County Attorney.  Develops and directs long range planning for the department in coordination with the Board of Social Services.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, behavioral science, public administration, business administration, or related 

field.  Master’s degree preferred.  Minimum of five (5) – ten (10) years of demonstrated managerial and administrative 

leadership experience.  Minimum of five (5) years of human services, government, non-profit or related experience.

Must provide copy of college transcripts at time of application. *Information may be redacted that identifies age, date of

Birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Additional Requirements

Valid and current Colorado Driver’s License.  Must pass a post offer background investigation, including a motor vehicle

record check.

Complete County Application by the closing date and time.
Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting.
Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.
Applicants selected to participate in the interview process wil be the only candidates contacted.

Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Mandatory participation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 4% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.

2025 Material Bid Request

Date Posted

Fremont County DOT is accepting sealed bids for our 2025 aggregate material, please see the attached information. Sealed bids must be received by 1:00 pm April 10, 2025, at the Fremont County Managers’ Office:  615 Macon, Room 106, Cañon City, CO  81212. Dates of delivery will be scheduled through the 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.

2025 Fremont County Cleanup Campaign

Date Posted

April 7th-May 16th
Monday-Thursday 7 AM - 5 PM

A limited number of free vouchers will be issued from the Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment office, at 201 N. 6th St., to Fremont County residents outside city limits for the disposal of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves and yard waste.

Voucher is good for up to 500 pounds! ($55/ton over 500lb)

Only one voucher per driver's license with valid county address.

Vouchers accepted at:

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