Eligibility Technician

GUNNISON COUNTYGUNNISON COUNTYGunnison, Colorado, United States
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Posted

9/10/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$24 - $28/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Eligibility Technician provides generalist services for public assistance programs including food, financial, and medical assistance. Responsibilities include initiating applications, conducting interactive interviews, and performing ongoing case management and eligibility re-determinations.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and complete ICS 100, 200, and 700 certifications within the first year. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and one year of customer service experience are required.

Key skills

Case managementCustomer servicePublic assistance programsEligibility determinationInterviewingBusiness technologiesData entryCommunicationProblem solvingSpanish language

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About GUNNISON COUNTY

Industry

Government Administration

Employees

210

Type

Government Agency

Size

201-500 employees

Gunnison County was created on March 9, 1877 and was named for John Williams Gunnison. The population was 15,324 as of the 2010 census. The county seat is the City of Gunnison. Vision Statement: Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. We strive to preserve and promote the well-being of the County's citizens, natural environment and rural character. We will deliver services and set standards that reflect our values and preserve our unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy.

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Description

Description Who We Are Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms. Perks of the Gunnison Valley "The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here. Benefits • Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month • Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service • Dependent Care FSA • FSA and HSA • Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary • Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children • Employee Assistance Program • Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. • 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match • Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. • 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match • Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships Pay Rate The hourly pay range is $24.19 to $27.54, depending on experience, plus full benefits. *The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.* Job Summary To provide generalist CBMS program services including all public assistance program areas of food assistance, adult and child financial and medical assistance. Functions include application initiation, interactive interviews and ongoing case management and program eligibility re-determinations. View the full Eligibility Technician job description here. Hiring Manager Brad Wheaton bradford.wheaton@state.co.us Anticipated Job Posting Close Date Open until filled. Requirements Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license. Must complete ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment. Qualifications/Education Bachelor’s degree in health care, administration, management or human behavioral sciences. One-year previous working experience which should include customer service, and a demonstrated ability to use and learn new business technologies. Or any combination of education and experience that Gunnison County deems appropriate to perform the duties of this position. Spanish language skill is preferred.

Requirements

  • •Case management
  • •Customer service
  • •Public assistance programs
  • •Eligibility determination
  • •Interviewing
  • •Business technologies
  • •Data entry
  • •Communication
  • •Problem solving
  • •Spanish language

Benefits

  • •Housing assistance
  • •Medical coverage
  • •Dental coverage
  • •Vision coverage
  • •Vacation leave
  • •Sick leave
  • •Dependent care FSA
  • •FSA
  • •HSA
  • •Employer paid basic life insurance
  • •Employer paid Norton LifeLock membership
  • •Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
  • •Employee assistance program
  • •401(a) retirement plan
  • •401(a) employer match
  • •457(b) retirement plan
  • •457(b) employer match
  • •Discounted pet insurance
  • •Discounted gym memberships

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