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County approves pay-grade bump after sanitarian passes state exam

Park County Board of Commissioners · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Park County approved a pay-grade increase from band 17 to 18 for Paula Diaz after staff reported she passed the registered sanitarian exam, completed probation and brought in an estimated $50,000 in revenue during a six-month period.

Park County commissioners approved a pay-grade adjustment from band 17 to 18 for a registered sanitarian after staff reported she completed probation and passed the required state exam. Health staff highlighted the employee’s productivity and revenue contribution as the rationale for the adjustment.

"Paula passed her test," Travis said, and staff reported she had brought in over $50,000 in revenue in her six-month probationary period, exceeding her cost to the county. Travis also noted that licensing fee and plan-review fee changes increased revenue per tourist-home application. Commissioner Vermillion and others praised the employee’s performance; the commission voted to approve the pay-grade change by voice vote.