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Garfield County hires experienced Human Resources director
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Garfield County has attracted a new human resources director with a broad depth of public service experience, an engaging personality, and a zeal for the role of working with people. Renee Thomas says she views her new county role as a position she highly values to expand growth in her service to the wider community. “I am excited to start this position, as I feel there is such a strong connection between employees and purpose in public service – there is such a different sense of mission and community service in local government,” Thomas expressed after accepting the role. Thomas
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Garfield County Job Fair is October 27
An advertisement for the Garfield County Job Fair.
Garfield County is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 27, at the fairgrounds in Rifle. The public is invited to attend and learn about career opportunities with Garfield County, which features 100 percent employer-paid health premiums for the employee and family and more as part of a competitive benefit package.
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Garfield County attracts experienced human resources director
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – An east coast attorney with 20 years of human resource (HR) management experience begins work for Garfield County as its human resources director September 8. Diane Hayes, JD, MBA, SPHR, is wrapping up her employment at Vermont Law School, where she has worked for seven years as director of human resources, and is packing to move across the country to Garfield County. Garfield County was able to attract Hayes through the lure of Colorado’s climate and geography, and the county’s management philosophy. “It has been my long-term dream to live in Colorado. I have visited the
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Garfield County Attorney finalists announced
Glenwood Springs, CO – The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has identified five finalists to interview for the vacant position of Garfield County Attorney. Appointed by the BOCC and reporting directly to the commissioners, the role of the county attorney is to provide legal advice and representation to the BOCC, the offices of other county elected officials, the county manager and all county departments under his/her supervision. Interviews will be conducted August 16-17, 2012. The finalists are: J. Patrick Coleman A. Owner/Managing Member, Coleman Law Firm, LLC, Denver, CO, 2003-date B. County Attorney, Montrose County, CO, 1997-2002 A.A.
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Garfield County elected officials are sworn in
Two newly elected officials joined five incumbent Garfield County officers in taking the oath of office January 11, 2011 before a packed crowd in the Garfield County Administration Building. Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky and Assessor Jim Yellico are starting new terms of office after winning their seats in the 2010 General Election. Also taking oath were the current Surveyor Scott Aibner, Coroner Trey Holt, Clerk and Recorder Jean Alberico and Sheriff Lou Vallario. Garfield County Treasurer Georgia Chamberlain took her oath of office at the close of 2010. During the swearing in ceremony, 9th Judicial District Court Judge Daniel
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