COVID-19
This page will be updated as new information is available and will includes useful links, helpful information, and maybe even some humor to brighten your day when we can. The Big Horn County Commissioners are proactively working across all agencies of government to plan for a coordinated response to the COVID-19 virus. The following updates have been issued for the safety of Wyoming Citizens.
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May 21, 2021
Order Number 2 has been revoked effective May 21, 2021
Order Number 1 had been amended and is effective May 21, 2021 through May 31, 2021
The ammendment to order 1 removes retrictions for Colleges, Univeristies and Trade Schools but leave orders in place for Childcare Facilities and K-12 Schools. This ammendment doesn't effect the Exceptions that were recently granted to all school districts in Big Horn County.
Amended 27th Continuation of Public Health Order #1
Order Revoking Public Health Order #2
May 15, 2021
Continuation of Public Health Orders #1 and #2.
There are no changes to either set of orders
The orders below are effective May 17, 2021 through May 31, 2021
27th Continuation of Public Health Order #1
27th Continuation of Public Health Order #2
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Notices
Your Input is needed - Please take our Survey on hazards!
Wyoming Region 6 (Big Horn County, Hot Springs County, Park County and Washakie County) is updating its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2021. The Hazard Mitigation Plan analyzes each county's vulnerabilities to natural hazards and identifies mitigation actions that can be taken to minimize property damage and public safety risks. The purpose of this survey is to solicit public input on hazards of concern, and suggestions for reducing the impacts of hazards before they occur. The survey has 7 questions and only takes about 5 minutes.
The survey is open till June 14, 2021.
https://forms.office.com/r/dWzq01vhpC
South Big Horn County Airport -
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Jobs
Immediate Full Time Grant Funded Position Available
Big Horn County is seeking a full-time employee to serve as its grant Funded Prevention Specialist and Public Health Response Coordinator. We are seeking a dedicated individual who is committed to helping make a difference in our communities to become the County Prevention Specialist (CPS) and Public Health Response Coordinator (PHRC). This position will administer and facilitate the activities of both the County Prevention Grant and the Public Health Response Grants issued by the Wyoming Department of Health, Public Health Division. This grant-funded position has excellent opportunities for professional development. This position requires a motivated individual that is a self-starter who works well both independently as well as with diverse groups of people and interests. A complete job description of both grant responsibilities is posted on the Big Horn County website. www.bighorncountywy.gov. This positon includes a very generous benefits package including paid holidays, excellent health, dental & vision benefits as well as Wyoming Retirement, vacation and sick leave. This position will report to the County Commissioners and Wyoming Department of Health. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Resumes are to be submitted to the Big Horn County Clerk’s Office, PO BOX 31, Basin WY 82410 or via email at lori.smallwood@bighorncountywy.gov. First consideration of applicants will be September 21, 2021. Qualified applicants are encouraged to have their resume submitted on or before September 16th, 2021. This position will remain open until filled.
Job Descriptions
Appointed Board
APPLICATIONS REQUESTED
NOTICE
APPLICATIONS REQUESTED
Applications are requested from residents of Big Horn County who are interested in serving on the Big Horn County Fair Board. There is one unexpired seat that will be filled for a term that expires December 31, 2024 Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on September 16th, 2021. Please submit applications to the County Clerk Office, P.O. Box 31, Basin, WY 82410, or in person. Application forms and the Fair Board By-Laws are available at the link below.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Click on the button below to download a copy of the application, or pick up a copy at the Big Horn County Courthouse
Big Horn County Fairboard Bylaws
Download application for appoinment to board or commission.
Commissioner Scholarships
County Commissioner Scholarships
NOTICE
COUNTY COMMISSIONER SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE DATE: May 7, 2021
Any Big Horn County High School senior, who is not receiving a tuition scholarship and anticipates attending either the University of Wyoming or any of the Junior Colleges of Wyoming, is eligible to apply. (Hathaway recipients are eligible however the need portion of the Hathaway may be reduced depending on individual student) Applications must be received in the office of the County Clerk by May 7th 2021 to be considered.
Applications are to be submitted to the following address:
Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 31
Basin, WY 82410
Applications are available at the High Schools, the County Clerk’s Office in Basin and
at the link below
DOWNLOAD APPLICTION FORM
The original Big Horn County courthouse, in Basin, 1901. Wyoming State Archives.
