City of Durango Announces Elimination of Positions

Durango, CO –   The City of Durango announced today that 24 positions have been eliminated from the proposed 2010 budget, representing approximately 10 percent of the City’s regular, full-time workforce.  The following positions have been eliminated:

Airport – Custodian
Communication Center – Communications Technician
Finance – Accounting Technician, Systems Analyst, and GIS Technician
General Services – Data Technician and Assistant Fleet and Facilities Manager
Human Resources – Administrative Assistant
Library – Paralibrarian
Police – Two Police Officer positions, Investigation Technician, and Fraud Investigator
Planning & Community Development – Two Planner positions, and Administrative Assistant
Public Works -Streets Crew Leader position, Capital Projects Engineer, and Administrative Assistant
Parks & Rec. – Recreation Supervisor for Fitness, Equipment Operator, Maintenance Custodian, Facilities Technician, and Recreation Supervisor for Special Events

Twelve of the positions were vacant at the time of elimination.  Reducing the workforce by these 24 positions represents a savings of $1.25 million in the 2010 budget.