Welcome to Arapahoe County, Colorado – the state’s first county and the third largest with a population of more than 572,000. Arapahoe County was named for the Arapaho Indians, who along with the Cheyenne Indians, occupied most of Colorado when it was only a territory. Back then, Arapahoe County was much larger – stretching east to western Kansas. Denver was the original County seat until 1902 when the city split off and became a separate county. The City of Littleton became the new county seat and remains the county seat today. The County Administration Building is located at 5334 S. Prince Street in Littleton, Colorado. In 2003, the citizens of Arapahoe County generously voted to create a County Open Spaces Program. By approving a 10 year countywide quarter-of-a-penny sales and use tax (which is equal to 25 cents on every $100 spent), you demonstrated how important it is to preserve natural areas, enhance neighborhood and regional parks and build and maintain trails in Arapahoe County.

We are seeking several individuals to assist in the development and operation of this exciting new Department including an Open Spaces Operations Manager, Open Spaces Grants and Acquisition Administrator, and a Parks and Open Spaces Planner.

The Open Spaces Operations Manager will be Responsible for the operation, planning, maintenance , development, coordination, and supervision of the County’s Open Spaces, Parks and Trails including facilities located at the County Fairgrounds . 

The Open Spaces Grants and Acquisition Administrator will manage the Arapahoe County Open Spaces Grants and Acquisitions Program which includes identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, analyzing, and completing due diligence on land acquisitions for the County Open Spaces program, in furtherance of the County Open Spaces Resolution and in alignment with the Open Spaces program.

The Parks and Open Spaces Planner will provides professional planning related to Arapahoe County Government Parks and Open Space preservation and management.   This includes master planning of parks, trails and open space areas and implementation of the countywide open space master plan.  Please visit our the Arapahoe County Career Website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/arapahoe/default.cfm These and other openings close on November 30, 2011. Arapahoe County Government is an EEO employer.