GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT
See GWSD website for details gunnisonschools.net
Gunnison Watershed School District believes that students thrive when they are connected to something bigger than themselves. That’s why we create learning experiences that spark curiosity, helping students discover who they are and how to make a difference in the world around them. As they excel in academics, athletics and the arts, students find the confidence to pursue any opportunity in life. Our team is “Driven to be the Difference!”
HOURLY OPPORTUNITIES
CBES - Permanent Substitute Bus Drivers Food Service
Substitute teachers
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
SPED Teacher - GHS
GES Music Teacher
GES STEAM Teacher
COACHING
GHS - Assistant Girls’
Basketball Coach (C team) GHS - Girls’ Diving/ Asst. Swimming coach
GHS - Cross Country Coach
GHS - Head Football Coach
CBHS - Assistant Track & Field coach
Please contact: Superintendent’s Office JoAnn Klingsmith 800 N. Boulevard 970-641-7760 jklingsmith@ gunnisonschools.net
INSTRUCTOR: The Adaptive Sports Center is seeking qualified adaptive instructors to facilitate exceptional adaptive sport and recreation activities for the 2025 Summer Season. Pay ranges from $21-$30/hour based on experience. Benefits for full time seasonal staff include pro-forms, certification and membership dues, exam reimbursement, paid sick days, 5-day stipend and a 401(k) match. More information and summer application is at https://www.adaptivesports.org/careers . Applications are due March 15.
GVRHA is hiring a full-time experienced Office Manager to support all aspects of the organization including communications, operations, accounting support and community engagement. The ideal candidate will receive all incoming visitors, calls and general emails, has excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and QuickBooks experience is a plus. Strong organization skills, keen attention to detail, knowledge of and experience with website and social media platforms also required. GVRHA offers a comprehensive benefit package including paid holiday, vacation, and sick days, generous employer contribution towards medical, dental and vision insurance for both employee and dependents, and 3% employer match to a Simple Ira. Preference given to bilingual candidates. This is a non-exempt position and pays $23-$26/ hour. Please send resume to: hiring@gvrha. org. For more information, visit http://gvrha. org/join-our-team .
THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE seeks applicants for a Planner I to join the Community Development team. The Planner I works closely with all the Community Development divisions, multiple Town departments, the Board of Zoning and Architectural Review (BOZAR), the Town Council, regional partners within the Gunnison Valley, and the Crested Butte Community. The Planner I assists/leads some smaller case review and processing of development applications to BOZAR. The Planner I assists in the development
GUNNISON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Patrol Deputy
Sheriff: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, the annual salary range is from $72,397.26 to $102,405.83 plus full benefits.
Take home vehicle & uniform allowance provided by the Sheriff’s Office.
Detention Deputy
Sheriff: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, the annual salary range is from $65,056.55 to $92,022.40 plus full benefits.
Uniform allowance provided by the Sheriff’s Office.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Public Works: Full-Time, 40 hours/ week, hourly range from $23.60 to $31.69 plus full benefits.
Shop Technician
Public Works: Full-Time, 40 hours/ week, hourly range from $26.51 to $35.61 plus full benefits.
Public Trustee Specialist
Treasurer: 40 hours/week, hourly range is from $23.60 to $28.69, depending on experience, plus full benefits.
Recycling Technician
Public Works: Full-Time, 40 hours/ week, hourly range from $23.60 to $28.69 plus full benefits.
Administrative Assistant –
Alternative Services
Sheriff: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, hourly range from $22.47 to $25.59 plus full benefits.
Eligibility Technician – Bilingual
HHS: Part-Time, 20 hours/week, hourly range from $23.60 to $28.69 plus full benefits.
Eligibility Technician/Economic Security Specialist
HHS: Full-Time, 20 hours/week, hourly range from $23.60 to $28.48 plus full benefits.
Accountant I
Finance: 40 hours/week, hourly range is from $27.84 to $33.84, depending on experience plus full benefits.
Deputy Finance Director
Finance: 40 hours/week, monthly salary range is from $9,071.59 to $11,028.17, depending on experience, plus full benefits.
For more information, including complete job descriptions, required qualifications and application instructions, please visit GunnisonCounty.org/jobs.
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CITY OF GUNNISON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Utility Billing Clerk
Full-Time, $53,300-$62,600/yr
We’re looking for a Utility Billing Clerk to join our team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for processing utility bills, maintaining customer accounts, and assisting with payments and inquiries. Your ability to handle data with precision while delivering excellent customer support will make a direct impact on our community. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with numbers and people, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Equipment Operator
Full-Time, $60,300-$70,900/yr
Operates a variety of City-owned heavy equipment, vehicles and tools in the construction and maintenance of City streets and alleys, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, traffic/street signage and other City infrastructure and services. Drives garbage and recycling trucks with hydraulic lifts on a rotational basis with other team members along designated routes.
Part-Time Openings Lifeguards: $23-$29.33/hr.
The City of Gunnison offers a competitive benefit package, including 75% of medical, dental and vision premiums paid for the employee and their dependents, 5% of gross wages in a retirement plan, 3 weeks of vacation (increasing based on the years of service), 13 paid holidays and 12 days of sick leave per year.
For more information, including complete job descriptions, benefit packages, required job qualifications and application instructions, please visit GunnisonCO.gov/HR.
and amendment of long-range plans and regulations that guide the growth and development of Crested Butte. The Planner assists some case work for the housing division. The Planner I is a communication resource for the Community Development Department assisting crafting and distributing in public notices; creating and distributing the advertisement of community events; crats and distributes the Department’s new letters; other media to raise public awareness, and performs related work as assigned. This year-round position includes an excellent benefits package with 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, and contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment. Starting salary is $61,000 to $85,406 annually, DOQ. Full job description is available on the Town’s website at www. townofcrestedbutte.com/jobs. Please submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to jobs@crestedbutte-co.gov. Position is open until filled. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE seeks applicants for a Human Resources Technician to join the Finance & Administrative Services team. The HR Tech provides advanced office support to various Human Resources functions including, but not limited to the following specialized areas: recruitment, compensation,
benefits administration, confidential data management and general administration; provides information and assistance to staff and the public; coordinates Human Resources related events and activities; provide clerical duties, as required, assists with projects and special assignments as requested by professional and management staff; and performs related work as assigned. This year-round position includes an excellent benefits package with 100% employer paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, and contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment. Starting salary is $29.33 –$35.19 per hour DOQ. Full range of pay grade extends to $41.06 per hour. Full job description is available on the Town’s website at www. townofcrestedbutte.com. Please submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to jobs@crestedbutte-co.gov. Position is open until filled. The Town of Crested Butte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE IN CB SOUTH is hiring a full-time teacher! This position is with 4 year olds and there is lots of potential to sub in other classrooms to create a full time position. This is a wonderful family environment with fabulous kids and teachers! Creativity, flexibility, and calmness under pressure are traits that help with success in this job. Multiple ways to grow in the field. Great pay, huge benefits, and year round stable employment. Please inquire with resume and interest letter to lilredschoolhouse1@gmail. com.
LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE is hiring one more amazing teacher to complete our team! Looking for someone who truly loves working with kids, is patient and kind, has a flexible schedule, is hardworking and reliable, and a team player! This position is part to full time and has some time with infants and toddlers and some time with 3-4 year olds. Come be a part of this rewarding career with awesome pay, benefits and a stable year round full time job. Please submit resume via email to Jessica at lilredschoolhouse1@gmail.com
SAGUACHE COUNTY DEPT. HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR: JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the administration, monitoring, supervision, and performance of the county Department of Human Services programs, as mandated by federal and state laws and regulations and by county directives. Oversee the daily operations of the Department of Human Services. Plans, make decisions, and take appropriate action on issues as they arise, both internally and externally. Manages fiscal, human, and other resources to effectively provide mandated services to the public.
INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH BENEFITS? The Crested Butte Bank, a branch of the Gunnison Bank and Trust Company, has an opening for a full-time teller to join the operations side of our growing bank. Applicants should have strong customer service skills, the ability to multi-task, and a willingness to learn. GB&T fosters a learning environment where you will gain exposure to multiple areas of the bank with a strong foundation in operations. Pay starting at $18.50. Robust benefits package includes 401(k), medical insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and disability insurance (ST and LT). Pooled transportation is available. Send resume to abrown@crestedbuttebank.com or lbeda@gunnisonbank.com.
The salary will depend on qualifications will start at $55,00, this position is FLSA Exempt Status. Application, resume and letters of recommendation shall be submitted to: April Quintana, Human Resources Director; PO Box 100, Saguache, CO 81149, aquintana@ saguachecounty-co.gov, 503 3rd Street, Saguache, CO 81149 – Phone 719-655-2231 or Fax 719-655-2635. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required in the field of sociology, education, public or business administration, or closely related field. Combinations of experience and education may be accepted.
Minimum of five (5) years managerial
Legals AGENDA
Regular Meeting February 10, 2025
5:30pm
Crested Butte Community School Library
Crested Butte, CO
This meeting will be conducted in person and by distance using the video conferencing platform ZOOM Webinar. Please check the GWSD website for further instructions.
• Call to order
• Roll call
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of agenda (ACTION, All)
• Commendations and celebrations (Information, Successful Students, Strong Employees) Public comment (Information, Engaged Community)
Please use the public participation form, or use the Q&A feature in Zoom, and indicate your name, address, and topic for comment.
• Consent agenda (ACTION, All) Items in the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items prior to the time the board votes unless a Board Member requests an item be removed from the grouping for separate consideration.
Board of Education Minutes
January 24, 2025, 2024 Regular meeting/Amended Budget Finance: Approve for payment, as presented by the Director of Finance, warrants as indicated:
• General Account # 44710-44811
• Payroll Direct Deposit # 63791-64179
• Personnel • Morgan Holmes-Early Childhood Special Education-Child Find Coor.
• Anika Pepper-Resignation-Language Arts-CBSS (end of 2024-25 school year)
Katlian Afton-Resignation-Secondary Science-CBSS (end of 2024-25 school year)
• Items for information, discussion, and action
• Strategic Planning update (Information/ Discussion, Engaged Community)
• Tristan Connett, Colorado Education Initiative Facilities Improvement Program Update (Information/Discussion, Functional Facilities)
Artaic Group: Chris Guarino, John Usery, Ryan Smelker, Matt Prinster Consider approval of the 2025-2026 District Calendar (ACTION, Engaged Community)
• Dr. Leslie Nichols, Superintendent
• Bullying Prevention Report #2 (Information/Discussion, All)
• Dr. Leslie Nichols, Superintendent
• Other Administrative Report Items(Information, All)
• Dr. Leslie Nichols, Superintendent Items introduced by Board Members (Discussion, All) Board committee reports (Information, All) Board/Student Engagement - Dr. Coleman and Mrs. Roberts School Board Policy - Mrs. Brookhart and Dr. Coleman
• Executive Committee for Bond Project - Mr. Martineau
• Superintendent Evaluation- Mrs. Brookhart and Dr. Coleman
• District Accountability Committee (DAC) - Mrs. Roberts
School Accountability Committees (SAC)
GHS - Dr. Coleman
GCS - Mrs. Brookhart
CBCS - Mr. Martineau
Gunnison County Education
Association Negotiations - Mr. VanderVeer
• Gunnison County Education
Association 3x3 - Mr. VanderVeer
• Fund 26 - Dr. Coleman
• Gunnison Memorial Scholarship - Mrs. Roberts
• Health Insurance Committee - Mr. VanderVeer
Housing Advisory Committee-Mr. VanderVeer
Gunnison Valley Education Foundation-Dr. Coleman
Upcoming agenda items and meeting
experience responsible for the provision of human service programs. Knowledge of organizational structure, program development, and functions of federal, state, and local human service programs, including budget and finance, with particular reference to their implications at the county level.
Knowledge and familiarity with management practices and procedures, budgeting and financial management, public administration, and personnel management. Thorough knowledge of Colorado’s social service laws and regulations. Knowledge of principles and practices of social casework, social welfare administration, social research, and community economic, social and health resources.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county
schedule (Information, Engaged Community)
February 24, 2025
Work Session@5:30pm-GUN
• March 10, 2025
Meeting@5:30pm-CBCS
Regular
• March 24, 2025 Work
Session@5:30pm-GUN
• April 7, 2025
Regular Meeting@5;30pm-GUN April 21, 2025
Work Session@5:30pm-CBCS
Adjournment
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
§1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District, Gunnison County and a portion of the northwest corner of Saguache County, State of Colorado; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District website at www.gcmetrec. com and from the Designated Election Official (DEO):
Sue Wallace (Designated Election Official)
Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District – 710 South 9th Street, Gunnison, Colorado
Sue Wallace – 970-901-6851
Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District – 970-641-8725 DEO@gcmetrec. com
The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form to the designated election official is at 4:00 p.m. on February 28, 2025 (not less than 67 days before the election).
The deadline to submit an Affidavit of Intent
To Be A Write-In-Candidate Form to the designated election official is at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday preceding the election, April 29, 2025
Sue Wallace - Designated Election Official Signature
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Gunnison County Fire Protection District of Gunnison and Saguache Counties, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Gunnison County Fire Protection District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Deborah Ferchau 417 S. 10th Street, Gunnison, CO 81230 (970) 417-0687 debferchau@hotmail.com
The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2025 (not less than 67 days before the election). Affidavit
departments, community groups and agencies, and members of the public. Ability to maintain high ethical standards and professionalism when interacting with community members, clients, and members of the public.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time and travel to and from various destinations.
REQUIREMENTS:
Pre-employment drug test for illegal drugs including marijuana.
Pre-employment: Must pass a criminal background check. Valid Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is required.
of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2025 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 29, 2025.
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NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Public Notice is given on January 24, 2025 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Gunnison Combined Court.
The Petition requests that the name of STEVEN RAY HAMILTON be changed to STEVEN RAY HAMILTON
Cinda S Fry Clerk of Court /s/ Cinda S Fry
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Sally Ann Duck a/k/a Sally A. Duck, Deceased
Case Number 2025PR30000
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Gunnison, County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
John J. Malensek, Personal Representative of the Estate of Sally Ann Duck a/k/a Sally A. Duck 3995 County Road 10 Gunnison, CO 81230
Please contact through counsel: Jacob A. With, Atty. #:40546 Law of the Rockies 525 N. Main Street Gunnison, CO 81230 970-641-1903 ex. 2
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PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION FOR NEW TAVERN
LIQUOR LICENSE
BLUE MESA VINTAGE, LLC dba THE WHAMMY BAR
PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF
POWERSTOP is looking for head cook. Pay is $50,000 minimum, position also offers paid time off and health insurance reimbursement. Pay is based on 40 hours a week. Applications must be able to work mornings or evenings and weekends. Resumes to be in a sealed envelope attention Sean. Drop off at Powerstop.
REAL ESTATE
1,500 SQ FT RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in the Gunnison Meadows Mall next to City Market - Rent is $2,750/month NNN - For more information call Jordon Ringel at 817-733-6947 or visit GunnisonMeadows. com.
THE STATE OF COLORADO AND THE CITY OF GUNNISON, COLORADO, Blue Mesa Vintage, LLC. dba the Whammy Bar, 126 N. Main Street, Gunnison, Colorado, has requested the licensing officials of the City of Gunnison to issue a new Tavern Liquor License to sell malt, vinous and spirituous liquor for on-premises consumption.
A Public Hearing on the application will be held in the City Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 West Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, CO, at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at which time and place you may give testimony on the application. This public hearing may also be attended remotely by phone or computer by registering at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_mufdgK6MRyKbki40lOV8jg.
Date of Application: January 14, 2025
Principals: Jill Dunn, 130 Alpine Court, Crested Butte, CO 81224 Matthew T. Grant, 4 Ridge Lane, Gunnison CO 81230
Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office located in City Hall, 201 West Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado; mailed to the City Clerk at PO Box 239, Gunnison, CO 81230; or emailed to eboucher@gunnisonco.gov until 12:00 noon, on February 24, 2025.
By order of Erica Boucher, City Clerk /s/Erica Boucher Gunnison Country Times Gunnison, Colorado Publication date of February 6, 2025 16151
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or LiskorInternational@gmail.com.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Harmoni Towers, LLC proposes to build a 155-foot monopole communications tower structure at the approx. vicinity of 5411 County Road 43, Gunnison County, Parlin, CO 81230. Lat: [38-30-0.42], Long: [-106-44-0.72]. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Alec Nimkoff, a.nimkoff@trileaf.com, 66 South Logan Street, Denver, CO 80209. 203.856.1011.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte (“Town”) is soliciting proposals for the Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) from individuals and/ or firms (“Consultant”) capable of providing professional grant writing services on behalf of the Town.
The Town seeks to increase its awareness and pursue viable grant opportunities, including applying for grants which address Town needs associated with projects, service delivery, and civic events. It is the goal of the Town to obtain grants that leverage Town funds and minimize the utilization of tax dollars.
The selected Consultant shall provide assistance in researching, preparing and securing local, state, and/or federal grants that support qualifying government
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services and as related to the various Town Departments, including Administration, Public Works, Community Development, and Marketing.
The selected Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee, agent, or servant of the Town. Consultant is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits from the Town and is
obligated to pay federal and state income tax on any money earned pursuant to the Town contract (Professional Services AgreementPSA). The selected Consultant will be expected to enter into a Professional Services Agreement (Attachment A) with the Town consistent with the terms of this SOQ. The non-exclusive agreement with the selected
Consultant will have a term of twelve (12) months beginning on or about January 27, 2025 with the possibility of the Town renewing the contract for up to three (3) additional 12 (twelve) month terms, subject to Town annual appropriations and TABOR. For the full proposal please go to https:// mtcb.colorado.gov/request-for-proposals .
For questions regarding the position please contact Jeff Smith at jsmith@mtcb.colorado. gov or 970-349-6632 ext 103.
Submittal of Proposal: Proposals shall be submitted electronically (pdf) by Monday, February 17, 2025 at 3:00 pm (MST) to Tiffany O’Connell, Town Clerk at the email: toconnell@mtcb.colorado.gov.
