The employees of Pitkin County are the most valuable assets of the organization. The Human Resources department is committed to providing the highest level of service to our internal and external customers.
Human Resources provides a variety of employment services to Pitkin County departments and employees. These services include:
- Recruitment
- Retention
- Benefits
- Compensation
- Training
- Employee relations

The Risk Management Department is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all staff and the
general public as well as fostering a philosophy of preventative safety throughout the organization.
Risk Management provides a variety of services to Pitkin County departments and employees. These services include:
- Provision of safety training programs
- Assistance and support to departments in regulatory compliance issues related to safety
- Promotion and education of safe work practices including the recognition and correction of hazardous work environments
- Administration of claims for workers' compensation and casualty/property insurance
- Procurement of insurance for County programs and services