Custer County Assessor’s Office and Planning & Zoning Department is accepting employment applications for a Field Inspector. To view complete job description, click on link below.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, hiring range $17.48 - $25.35/hr depending on qualifications and experience.   To view benefits, click on Additional Resources link.

This position provides dual support to the County Assessors’ Office and Planning & Zoning department. Conducts field visits on properties to obtain necessary appraisal information, performs calculations and sketching, and assists with inputting necessary information into the appraisal database to help value properties. Provides building site inspections to structures and dwellings, verify structures meets property line setbacks and a reflective address marker. Inspects septic systems for compliance.

To apply click on the link below to download and submit employment application. Including a resume is strongly encouraged.

Resumes ‘submitted without an application will not be accepted.

This posting is being announced in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act to ensure transparency in our hiring practices.

Custer County is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications may be submitted to:
Custer County Human Resources
P.O. Box 150
Westcliffe, CO 81252
Email: robert@custercounty-co.gov

Deadline for accepting applications – July 1, 2026

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT VIA THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POSTING FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND REQUIREMENTS

This position receives general oversight from the Board of County Commissioners. It 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.

Is responsible for the mitigation of, preparedness for response to and recovery from natural and human caused disasters and major emergencies occurring within the County. Responsible for seeking, monitoring and reporting on State and Federal grant funding associated with recovery projects. Serves as a point of contact for property owners, contractors, fire districts, members of the public, county staff and other agencies for emergency and recovery management. Topics/issues with potential to fall under the coordination umbrella include rebuilding, debris removal, erosion control, revegetation, insurance, transportation (roads and flooding), human services assistance, public health, wildfire mitigation, emergency response and others as they arise.

This is a full-time FLSA exempt position, benefits eligible, including paid leave usable for Health Family Work-Places Act purposes, wage between $65,187 - $94,494 depending on qualifications and experience.

This posting is being announced in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act to ensure transparency in our hiring practices

To ensure continuity of Office of Emergency Management (OEM) services to the residents of Custer County and surrounding organizations while an extensive search for highly qualified replacement for retiring OEM Director is conducted, the Custer County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications and letters of interest for a full-time Interim Director.

Applications may be submitted to:
Custer County Human Resources
P.O. Box 150
Westcliffe, CO 81252
Email: robert@custercounty-co.gov

Custer County is an equal opportunity employer.