Community Update
September 9, 2022
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Greetings!
Routt County has entered Stage 1 Fire Restrictions as of 12:01 am on September 8, 2022. The Stage 1 Fire Restriction applies to all private and state lands outside of municipal boundaries and prohibits the following activities:
- Building, maintaining, attending or using any fire to burn trash, debris, fence rows, irrigation ditches or vegetation, any campfire, warming fire, charcoal grill, except in designated campgrounds, picnic areas or developed recreational sites.
- Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreational site, or while stopped in an area of at least (3) feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
- Operating a chainsaw without a USDA or SAE approved spark arresting device (muffler) properly installed and in effective working order, and a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than eight (8) ounce capacity by weight, and one (1) round pointed shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches. The extinguisher will be with the chainsaw operator. The shovel may be kept with the fueling supplies but readily available for quick use.
- Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame; except within an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable material at least 10 feet on all sides from the equipment.
- Using explosives requiring fuses or blasting caps.
The entirety of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland have also entered Stage 1 fire restrictions, please find details here.
If you have questions, please contact the Routt County Emergency Management team: Mo DeMorat, Emergency Operations Director at 970-870-5551 or Alyssa Ingles, Emergency Management Specialist at 970-870-5549. Visit our pages online at http://www.co.routt.co.us/153/Emergency-Management.
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Help YVSC Advance Zero Waste: Yampa Valley Sustainability Council's Zero Waste Program is looking for folks to monitor zero waste stations at Run Rabbit Run on Saturday, September 17 at the finish line at Torian Plum in Ski Time Square. Participants will receive $20 per hour to enjoy the free concert, help attendees dispose of their waste properly, and be a part of making Steamboat more sustainable! Shifts will be 4 hours long from 2:00-6:00 pm or 6:00-10:00 pm.
In addition, YVSC is in need of volunteers for the weeks of Farmers Markets. Every Saturday, you can sign up for a 2.5 hour shift to assist with advancing zero waste at one of Steamboat's most attended weekly events!
Register today for the 2022 Yampa Basin Rendezvous: You are invited to join the 2022 Yampa Basin Rendezvous: Enhanced Observations for Water Resilience in the Yampa River Basin on September 22-23, held at Colorado Mountain College's Allbright Auditorium. Attendance for the two-day workshop is free but requires registration. Click here to register. All details can be found on the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council website. This event is organized by Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, Colorado Mountain College, Friends of the Yampa, Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E), and Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation.
Are you signed up for Routt County Alerts? Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Routt County Alerts. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up now at RouttCountyAlerts.com.
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Building Department Updates |
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Building Futures Event: The Routt County Building Department in partnership with ICC and ShumCoda are excited to host the 4th Annual Building Futures Event on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Howelsen Hill Lodge in Steamboat Springs Colorado. We are thrilled to offer this event to our local high school students who are interested in learning more about careers in construction and educational opportunities available to them. We are seeking volunteers and suppliers who are interested in supporting this year’s event. If you’re interested in participating by providing materials, please reach out to Todd Carr, our Routt County Building Official, at tcarr@co.routt.co.us, or Hope Medina at hope.medina@shumcoda.com for more information.
This year’s event is back on track with no group size restrictions. We look forward to group participation to gain hands-on experience; working from construction designs on paper, material estimation, and cutting and nailing wood as we construct our 10’ x 10’ mini homes. We will offer floor construction, wall construction, and roof construction booths, then allow our mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades actually install MEP’s into our constructed floor, wall, and roof systems, before installing the finished products to complete the construction of our mini house.
How can our community suppliers and contractors offer support? We are looking for donations of construction materials, new or recycled, that can be incorporated into the construction of our mini house. We also need contractors who can share their time, knowledge and expertise. Please contact Todd Carr at tcarr@co.routt.co.us, or Hope Medina at hope.medina@shumcoda.com for more information.
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COVID-19 Omicron Vaccine Available: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially approved Pfizer and Moderna’s updated COVID-19 omicron doses designed to offer protection from the original COVID-19 virus and the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Pfizer’s omicron dose is authorized for people aged 12 years and older. Moderna’s omicron dose is authorized for people aged 18 years and older. Anyone aged 12 years and older who has completed a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines should receive an omicron dose. Contact your primary care provider or visit https://www.co.routt.co.us/890/Routt-County-COVID-19-Vaccination-Inform to make an appointment to receive a vaccine.
COVID-19 Update: All Routt County COVID-19 information can be found on the Public Health pages on the Routt County website. You can always check on COVID rates in Routt County by checking the COVID-19 dashboard which is currently updated weekly. It was updated September 8 at 5:00 pm to share the COVID-19 metrics and vaccination rates.
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Monkeypox Virus (MPV) Update: People who have been recently exposed to the Monkeypox Virus (MPV), or are at high risk for exposure, should get an FDA approved vaccine called Jynneos. Routt County currently has a limited supply of the vaccine from the federal government. Due to the limited availability, Routt County Public Health is asking individuals to complete a screening form if they are interested in MPV vaccination. The screening form will be used to contact individuals that are eligible for vaccination and does not guarantee an appointment.
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Job Spotlight:
Routt County Communications (RCC) is the consolidated Emergency Communications Center (ECC) providing public safety communication services for support agencies in Routt County, including local, state and federal law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire protection, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Colorado State Parks, and local and county public works. We are looking to add members to our RCC team. We are hiring a Public Safety Dispatcher, you must be 18 years old, but no experience is necessary (comprehensive training program provided). Additional benefits include competitive salary, opportunities for overtime, schedule that includes a three day weekend every other week and more. Interested, but want to know more? Schedule a sit-a-long and experience a day in the life of a dispatcher first hand. Check out the complete job description and application online.
Full Time Job Openings:
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Human Services Program Specialist - $20.00 - $23.53/hr – Full Benefits
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Planning – Office Technician - $22.65 - $30.64/hr – Full Benefits
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Human Services Child Support Technician - $20.46 - $21.91/hr – Full Benefits
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GIS Manager - $101,610.50 - $137,473.02/annually – Full Benefits
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Public Health – Office Technician - $22.65 - $24.25/hr – Full Benefits
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YVRA OSS Officer - $22.69 - $25.90/hr – Full Benefits
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Recording & Motor Vehicle Department – Deputy Clerk - $20.00 - $27.06/hr – Full Benefits
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Public Safety Dispatcher I - $24.75 - $26.65/hr - Full Benefits
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Detention Deputy - $32.50 - $38.24/hr – Full Benefits
Part-Time Job Openings:
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Human Services Program Specialist – Fatherhood Program - $20.00 - $24.94/hr – Some Benefits
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YVRA – PT/YR Operations-Safety-Security Officer - $22.69 - $25.90/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
Seasonal/Temporary Job Openings:
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Seasonal YVRA Food Service Server (Two Positions Available) - $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Seasonal YVRA Food Service Busser (Two Positions Available) - $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Seasonal YVRA Food Service Kitchen Assistant (Two Positions Available) - $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Seasonal YVRA Food Service Host/Hostess (Two Positions Available) - $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Temporary YVRA Food Service Cook - $20.00/hr – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Temporary YVRAFood Service Counter Attendant (Five Positions Available) - $14.00/hr + Tips – Benefits Available: Sick Time & Worker’s Compensation
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Sunday, September 11, 5:00 pm
Yampa Valley Botanic Park, Children's Amphitheater
A brief memorial service will be held rain or shine and feature 15 minutes of inspirational music, followed by remarks from community members who want to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks in 2001, and commemorate the anniversary.
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