BOCC approves employment offer for Moffat County attorney Max Salazar

The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners approved a final employment offer May 27 for Max Salazar to serve as Moffat County attorney.

Human resources staff told the board that employment negotiations had concluded with the selected candidate and that the position had been posted with flexibility for full‑time, part‑time, or contract status. Human resources said the agreed terms make the position an exempt county role with an annual salary of $110,000 and a requested consistent office schedule of Monday through Thursday.

The presenter said the candidate accepted paid holidays recognized by Moffat County, county benefits including medical, dental and retirement, and access to an on‑site county employee clinic. The candidate also requested and was approved to accrue paid time off at a half‑time rate ("0.5 of a full time employee," as recorded). The county will provide necessary IT equipment, training, and membership dues from the county attorney office budget. The presentation said paralegal support would be provided by Shawn and Merrill.

Human resources said the candidate’s estimated start date would be June 23, with onboarding on June 17. The board asked staff to confirm a consistent daily in‑office schedule; human resources said it would obtain written confirmation from the candidate during onboarding. A commissioner emphasized the importance of a predictable Monday‑through‑Thursday presence so department heads know when the county attorney will be available for meetings.

A commissioner moved to approve the final employment offer for Max Salazar at an annual salary of $110,000; another commissioner seconded. Commissioners voted "Aye" and the chair said, "Motion carries." The transcript does not show a roll‑call vote or recorded objections.

The offer permits outside employment in accordance with the county handbook and requires any outside work to be scheduled outside county hours and disclosed in writing, the presenter said.