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County reviews new hires and reclassifications including victim advocate, OSA technician and wildfire‑grant crews
Summary
The commission heard detailed requests to add or reclassify staff across departments including mandated victim services, arena maintenance, film commission support, airport administrative hours and a suite of wildfire‑mitigation positions. No final personnel votes were taken; commissioners asked for cost breakdowns and grant clarifications.
Grand County commissioners examined a package of new position requests and reclassification proposals Nov. 5 during a budget workshop but postponed final approvals pending further documentation and cost scenarios.
Human Resources presenter Tess Barger walked through requests submitted by departments. She said the County Attorney’s Office has requested a part‑time victim advocate after a memorandum of understanding with Moab City Police that previously provided those services will not be renewed. "We're required to provide victim services," Barger said, and the proposed role would serve the sheriff's…
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