Does Larimer County Government pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Larimer County Government employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Larimer County Government. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Larimer County Government?

54% of Larimer County Government employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Larimer County Government 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Larimer County Government?

Seasonal Park Ranger (4) , Accounting Technician (2) , Administrative (2) , Aquatic Nuisance Species Technician (2) , Social Worker (2) , Vehicle Licensing Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Larimer County Government according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great." ((in 24 reviews)); "Meet great people with different partisan leanings" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great opportunities to protect natural resources and educate the public" ((in 3 reviews)); "Awesome Training program and field experience" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Larimer County Government according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay but it makes sense for how easy the job is" ((in 13 reviews)); "Horrific Management." ((in 5 reviews)); "Work environment is in cubicles, work schedule is very early, temperature is always too chilly." ((in 3 reviews)); "Little room for advancement within programs." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Larimer County Government layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Larimer County Government layoffs and their outlook for job security at Larimer County Government in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Larimer County Government locations?

Fort Collins , Loveland , Hilo , Estes Park , Wellington

Larimer County Government reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(119 total reviews)

Lorenda Volker

67% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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Larimer County Government has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 119 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Larimer County Government employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

119 reviews

4.0

Oct 27, 2024

Stable Employment, Authentic People

Data science

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, good benefits, predictable work volume, good location, reasonable work life balance, schedule flexibility, some departments allow hybrid work arrangements (work from home x days per week), proactive approach to health care benefits

Cons

Below market pay, pay increases lag behind inflation, limited opportunities for advancement, pay scale is out of proportion with local housing costs

1.0

Sep 28, 2024

Benefits and Community Services

Administrative specialist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, and ability to work from home.

Cons

Unrealistic expectations when it comes to managing volume of calls and emails in relation to the size of the call center team. Micromanagement. No work/life balance. Quick employee burnout. Managerial staff's inability to receive constructive feedback around training, and workload.

3.0

Sep 20, 2024

Event operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule to a degree based on what events are currently taking place

Cons

Pay is low and you are worked close to full time hours without benefits

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Jobs at Larimer County Government

Events Operations Worker

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Sustainability and Climate Program Manager

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