Teton County Commission Meeting 4/16/19 Action Report

The Teton County Board of Commissioners approved Items 1,2,4,5,6,8,12,14 as part of their consent agenda today, as well as the following items that were discussed at the meeting:

3. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Declaring Spring Clean-Up Week

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Housing Department Seeks to Connect Employers with Housing Opportunities

The Jackson/Teton County Affordable Housing Department released an employer survey on Thursday and is encouraging the business community to provide feedback.

The survey is designed for local businesses and organizations who have an interest in partnering w...

Teton County Commission Meeting - 3/19/19 - Action Report

The Teton County Board of Commissioners approved items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 as part of their consent agenda today, as well as the following items that were discussed at the meeting:

• Consideration of Approval of a Contract for Design of ...

Parks & Rec Center Closure, 3/25/19 to 5/5/19

Recreation Center Closed for Renovation: Monday, March 25, 2019, until Sunday, May 5, 2019.

The Recreation Center project includes the renovation and expansion of administrative offices, front desk, vestibule, lobby area, locker rooms, repair work to the a...

Public Comment Period

Please click here to view the staff report and proposed resolution text for codes to be considered at a public hearing on April 16, 2019.

All proposed code resolutions can be accessed here.

Jackson Housing Ombudsman Program: Mediation for Housing Conflicts

The new Town of Jackson Housing Ombudsman program was created to assist persons in the town of Jackson with housing concerns. They are here to assist and mediate landloard & tenant disputes, assist in resolving conflicts, and document & identify i...

2019 Housing Supply Plan Approved

In 2015, the Housing Action Plan provided a map for a community-driven course for the future of housing production, preservation, and management. It is based on policy directives from the Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan and informed by eight housi...

New Housing Authority Board Appointment

The Jackson/Teton County Housing Authority Board appointed a new member on Friday, March 15th: Annie Kent Droppert. She will serve a five-year term.

Ms. Droppert is a partner at Geittmann, Larson, and Swift LLP and owns an Attainable Home through the Jacks...

Hidden Hollow Rentals Available

Hidden Hollow, located along North Cache Street, is currently leasing 55 rental units that will be available June 2019. This development - one of the largest in the Town of Jackson - will provide a total of 138 rental units once it's fully built; 74 of th...

PARKing Day 2018

Last Friday the Housing Department had the opportunity to participate in PARKing Day. This event is held all over the world and serves as an opportunity for communities to think about how we utilize public spaces. Locally, Jackson Hole Public Art coordina...

Housing Supply Plan Adopted

The 2018-2022 Housing Supply Plan was adopted Monday, August 6, and details plans for producing and preserving workforce housing in the town and county. Highlights from the plan include: 

• Current projects that, once built, will provide 108 new wor...

Housing Rules & Regs Adopted

Monday, July 2, 2018, Jackson, WY – The Jackson Town Council and Teton County Board of Commissioners formally adopted policy updates to Housing Rules & Regulations today, marking the completion of one project area for the Engage 2017 process....

New videos released on Final Policy updates!

You can watch these handy videos to learn more about the updates for the Housing Rules and Regulations, as well as for the Housing Requirements and Town Zoning:

Town Zoning Update

Housing Requirements Update

Housing Rules and Regulations Update

Teton County C...

Town Reviews Affordable Housing Proposals

The RFP is for the long-term ground lease and development of the Town-owned property located downtown and currently home to the Jackson Hole Children’s Museum and one employee housing unit.  

“This project represents an excellent opportunity to pr...

Teton County Approves New Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulations

The new Solid and Hazardous Waste rules and regulations are listed as Title 10 - Solid and Hazardous Waste.

Included in the new rules and regulations are restrictions related to items that may not be disposed of at the Trash Transfer Facility on South High...

Piloting Food Waste Collection in Grand Teton National Park 2018

The “Piloting Food Waste Collection in Grand Teton National Park 2018” report is now available through Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling. The summer 2018 food waste collection and composting program is detailed includin...

KHOL and ISWR Radio Interview

Click here to listen!

Changes to Textile Recycling

The textile bin at the Recycling Center can now accept purses, belts, and shoes. Shoes must be secured together. All textiles are welcome in the bin, regardless of wear and tear as long as they are clean.

Strategies on the Road to Zero Waste Annual Report

Wondering how Teton County is doing on the Road to Zero Waste? Check out our annual report! Get updates on what we have been doing and what is coming up in the next several years.

Office Assistant

Now hiring a seasonal full-time position in our Fair & Fairgrounds Division!  Ideal candidate is an adaptable, team player and excels at customer service. Hiring range is $15.60 - $16.39 per hour.

• Provide administrative and clerical s...

Emergency Telecommunicator

Go to work for a multi agency, multi jurisdiction Communications Center.  As an Emergency Telecommunicator for Teton County Sheriff’s Office, you will answer administrative and 911 calls and dispatch the appropriate resources to assist ...

Detention Officer

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for the position of Detention Officer. Candidates with or without experience are encouraged to apply.  Successful applicants will become part of a key component in the criminal justice system ...

Emergency Communications Manager

Be an Emergency Communications Manager for a multi agency, multi jurisdiction communications center.  As a Communications Manager for the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, you will be responsible for the overall operations of the communica...

Plans Examiner

Seeking an individual with 5 years’ experience in the principles and practices of the construction/building industry and reading and interpreting building plans and technical specification.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage buildin...

Aquatics Programmer

Seeking a professional who is positive, collaborative, team player oriented and has administrative and supervisory experience in the field of aquatics programming.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes and markets programs and special events
• Hi...

Maintenance Technician - Parks Division

This position is responsible for performing general maintenance and repair work on Teton County/Jackson grounds, facilities, parks and right-of-ways.

Duties include:

Summer Duties inlclude:

• Preforming preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
• Basic athl...

Part-time Fair & Fairgrounds Maintenance Technician

Searching for a candidate with some experience in maintenance, construction, or related field. This position is hands-on, and work is performed both indoors and outdoors. The hours are Friday - Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities...

Senior Recycling Operator

This position is responsible for sorting, collecting, and processing recyclables.   Assists the public in unloading, disposing and recycling materials and will be responsible for driving pick-up truck and trailer, forklift, skid steer and operati...

Human Resources Generalist

This position will perform skilled HR functions such as recruiting and onboarding of employees; managing worker’s compensation claims; facilitating the FMLA process from start to finish and creating engagement opportunities for employees.&nb...

Aquatics Operations Supervisor

Performs administrative and supervisory functions involved in the operations of the public pool and aquatic recreation programs.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and schedule lifeguards;
• Oversee daily pool operations and participating in the ...

Recycling Operator

The ideal candidate will have 6 months experience working in a recycling center OR two (2) years of operating light equipment/machinery.   Will need to obtain CPR/First Aid and OSHA Fork Lift Certification within 6 months of hire; training provid...

Customer Service Representative- Parks & Recreation

Our ideal candidate is eager to provide the best customer service possible to our community and enjoys being part of a team!

What will you do?

• Greet walk in customers; respond to inquiries about programs.
• Collect payments; complete report reconciliations; ba...

Solid Waste & Recycling Superintendent

Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling (ISWR) is seeking a progressive leader with a proven track record in implementing best practices. Operates as a Division of Public Works and is responsible for overseeing 13 FTEs and an annual operating budget of $6.7...Read on...

Lifeguard

This position monitors activities at the pool to prevent accidents and incidents; rescues swimmers at risk and cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.  Candidates must have skills in administering first aid and CPR and en...

Lodging Tax Whiteboard Video

Follow this link to view a whiteboard video highlighting the function and uses of the Lodging tax.

Click here to see the Lodging Tax Whiteboard Video.

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Funding

The Lodging Tax provides funding for the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS annual budget.

In FY 2017, the Town of Jackson and Teton County added approximately $500,000 to the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and other public safety related Departments’ budgets using Lodging Tax revenues (including the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Victi...

Parks & Recreation Funding

The Lodging tax provides funding to the Parks & Recreation annual budget.

In FY 2017, the Town of Jackson and Teton County added approximately $740,000 to the Parks & Recreation budget using Lodging tax revenues. These funds were used for maintenance activities at parks including trash removal, restroom cleaning, general ma...

START Bus Funding

The Lodging tax provides funding to the START Bus annual budget.

In FY 2017, the Town of Jackson and Teton County added approximately $800,000 to the START Bus budget using Lodging Tax revenues. These funds were used to support the general operating costs associated with providing public transportation options for the ...

Jackson Hole Community Pathways Funding

The Lodging Tax provides funding to the Jackson Hole Community Pathways annual budget.

In FY 2017, the Town of Jackson and Teton County added approximately $200,000 to the Jackson Hole Community Pathways budget using Lodging Tax Revenues. These funds were used for the maintenance and repair of existing pathways, as well as maintaining and i...

Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board Annual Report

Click here to view the Jackson Hole TTB Annual report.

The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board publishes an Annual Report to provide full context and details of Lodging Tax revenue management and impact. It outlines the expenditures of all entities that receive Lodging Tax Funds. 

To view the FY 201...

Recreation Center Expansion – Walls are going up!

New Construction taking place at the Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center

Users will need to be aware of the new entrance that has directional signage to indicate its location, a temporary partition wall has been set up in the lobby area, as well as a te...

Parks & Recreation Maintenance Shop & Housing…

PARKS & RECREATION MAINTENANCE SHOP AND HOUSING…

Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation broke ground in August on a new maintenance facility and employee housing.  The project is anticipated to be complete in late 2019. &nb...

Check Out Our Latest Annual Report

What is Nitrates - Nitrites?

This fact sheet provides basic information for private well owners regarding nitrate and nitrite in their well water.

Click the Nitrate - Nitrite Fact Sheet to learn more!

Car Seat Inspections

Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at the Health Department to educate parents and caregivers on proper car seat selection and installation. Call (307) 733-6401 for a free appointment. 

Emily Steven's Park Levee Access Closure

Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation would like to notify the public that access to the levee north of Emily Steven’s Park will be closed Monday through Saturday from May 1 to June 15, 2019.  The levee will be open on Sundays thr...

Camp Jackson Registration Now Open!

Click Here to Register!

Recreation Center-Spring Closure Dates

Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center Renovation and Spring Break Closure

Recreation Center

• Monday, March 25, 2019 thru Sunday, May 5, 2019

Family Changing Room 

• Monday, March 18, 2019 thru Sunday, May 5, 2019 

The Recreation Cente...

Recreation Center Holiday Hours and Closures