Employment Opportunities
Join the Custer County team! We're committed to hiring dedicated professional who share our vision of serving the Wet Mountain Valley community. Explore current openings and learn about working for Custer County.
How to Apply
For questions about employment:
Email: robert@custercounty-co.gov
Phone: 719-371-1635
Application Process:
Download and complete the employment application. Submit your application along with a resume and cover letter to the address below or via email.
Mail Applications to:
Custer County Human Resources
P.O. Box 150
Westcliffe, CO 81252
Current Job Openings
Custer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Review our current openings below and submit your application for positions that match your qualifications.
Public Health – EPR & Environmental Coordinator
This position is responsible for working within a team setting to accomplish general oversight of public health emergency preparedness planning for Custer County as well as support other community centered programs. This includes the development and maintenance of both local and regional public health emergency response planning documents to address public and environmental health risks/vulnerabilities. Also help to ensure relevant training to manage emergency preparedness programs are provided and up to date for all employees, volunteers and participants in emergency events, drills and exercises.
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
- Coordinate with federal, state and local emergency response partners to design, develop, implement and evaluate training, drills and exercises for all hazards emergencies.
- Collaborate and serve on various community committees related to state, regional and local emergency response planning and preparedness.
- Assist local agencies in the development and revision of local public health emergency plans.
- Provide technical assistance, guidance and resources to local and regional partners on a variety of public health emergency preparedness issues such as, Emergency Support Function 8, Strategic National Stockpile, incident command, volunteer management, mass prophylaxis, mass fatality etc.
- Ensure the consideration of the role of cultural, social and behavioral factors in the accessibility, availability, acceptability and delivery of clinic services.
- Assists and maintains list of CCPHA volunteers.
- Supports the functional activities for grant coordination and submits all assigned deliverables into the state tracking system.
$21.61 – 31.33/hr depending on qualifications and experience.
Posting is open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.
Public Health Maternal Child Nurse
The Public Health/MCH Nurse collaborates with partners in the community to provide related services for the population such as child assessments, breastfeeding education/support, healthy child development, nutrition services such as WIC and perinatal mental health resources. Additionally, this role supports the functions of the department in serving all populations of the community. To apply click on the link below to download and submit employment application. Resumes submitted without an application will not be accepted.
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
- Serves as a community resource for the MCH population by assisting in the coordination of services for families, including referrals to other resources in the community.
- Responsible for submission and completion of grants related to the MCH population.
- Monitor statistical data as part of quality improvement efforts and oversee preparation and completion of reports for related programs.
- Presides on/over local councils and coalitions as related to Maternal and Child Health.
- Answering phone calls and responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments and transferring calls to the appropriate employee or department.
- Maintain organized filing systems.
- Assisting the CCPHA team as needed
$31.34 – $45.43/hr depending on qualifications and experience.
Posting is open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.
Why Work for Custer County?
Custer County offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful different in a close-knit mountain community.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salaries based on experience and qualifications
- Health insurance benefits for eligible positions
- Retirement benefits through Colorado County Officials and Employees Retirement Association (CCOERA)
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Professional development opportunities
- Work-life balance in a beautiful mountain setting
Contact HR
Questions about employment opportunities, benefits, or the application process?
Email:
robert@custercounty-co.gov
Phone:
719-371-1635
Employment Application
Download the official Custer County employment application to apply for any open position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Custer County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.