| Solid Waste Truck Driver Full-time immediate opening for a position with Columbia County Solid Waste Department. Responsible for curbside collection of garbage and recycling materials at various sites throughout Columbia County. Additional duties may include working at facility, sorting, baling and loading/unloading trucks. Ability to drive a truck and operate a forklift, skid steer loader and baler. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent preferable and 2 years of work experience which provides required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be bondable, REQUIRED to possess valid Wisconsin driver’s license with CDL Class BCD with airbrakes. Must maintain continued coverage of automobile liability insurance. Hire rate: $22.661 - $25.896 per hour based on experience. Application deadline is May 1, 2024. REQUIRED application & job description obtained from website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. read more ... |
| Behavioral Health Program Coordinator for Crisis/Medication Assisted TreatmentColumbia County is recruiting for a full-time management position in its Behavioral Health and Long Term Support Division to oversee emergency mental health and substance use services. The primary tasks of this position are to ensure that Columbia County behavioral health programs utilize a wraparound approach to providing individualized services that focus on client/family strengths, community placement, cultural competency, natural supports, teaming, and collaboration. Knowledge of Chapter 46.56, 51, and 55 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. Knowledge of DHS 34, 36, 75, 92 and 94 of the Wisconsin Administrative Codes. Knowledge of Medicaid and third party payor policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: Current licensure under Wis. Stat. §457 as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, or clinical specialist in adult psychiatric and mental health nursing with 3000 hours of supervised clinical, post-masters experience. Specific experience in service provision in mental health or substance abuse treatment and supervisory experience preferred. Advanced Practice Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors In Training working towards their 3000 hours are encouraged to apply. Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation. Starting wage: $ 30.823 - 31.700 per hour. Application deadline will remain open until filled. Applicants required to complete the Columbia County application obtained from the website: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Summer 2024 Employment - Highway & Transportation DepartmentApplications are being accepted for full time summer employment with Columbia County Highway & Transportation. This opportunity is open for multiple positions including:
Truck Driver (4 positions): CDL required, driving dump truck in support of construction operations throughout the county.
Parks Maintenance (2 positions): Wisconsin Driver’s License required, able to operate riding lawnmower, janitorial duties, able to work independently.
Engineering Technician (2 positions): culvert inspections, surveying, right-of-way documentation research, construction assisting, mapping.
Duties as assigned include various tasks related to general maintenance of highways and equipment as stated above. Must have valid Wisconsin Driver’s License. Must be 18 years of age. Hire rate: $22.00 per hour truck driver; engineering $20.00 per hour; parks $18.00 per hour.
For consideration applicants are required to submit a Columbia County application obtained from: www.co.columbia.wi.us
email: human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov
or fax to: 608-742-9802
or mail to: Columbia County Human Resources
P.O. Box 63
112 East Edgewater Street
Portage, WI 53901
First Screening of Applications is April 1, 2024 |
| Application Developer IThis in-office position is with Columbia County Management Information Services. Responsibilities include providing 1st tier support for the County’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (JD Edwards), analyzing customer department needs, designing and programming computer systems and implementing and maintaining major automated systems. Assure data integrity and test for data corruption. In addition, this position is responsible for the daily support of multiple computer applications. Requires Associates Degree from an accredited college in Computer Programming or related field. (Comparable work experience can be substituted for education on a 2 for 1 basis.) In-depth programming experience using contemporary application development methodologies. One (1) year of related experience in an application development. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Microsoft SQL Server administration experience. Experience with governmental accounting systems (desired). JD Edwards financial systems experience (desired). Valid WI Driver’s license & automobile liability insurance. Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certification (desired). Salary range based on experience $24.710 to $26.115 per hour. Applicants REQUIRED to complete a County application obtained from website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is April 26, 2024. Interviews are conducted in-person and selected candidates will be notified with a date and time. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Social Worker
Columbia County Health & Human Services is recruiting for a Social Worker in the Division of Behavioral Health and Long Term Support. This position involves performing duties and essential tasks for participants of the Children’s Long Term Support (CLTS) program which include but are not limited to assessing program eligibility, provide case management for assigned cases, connect families with resources, assist with making community referrals, participate in team meetings and maintain agency records. Additional tasks include facilitating and participating in development, review, and evaluation of plans of care. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work Degree Program. Must be certified/licensed under Wis. Stats. §457 or eligible to obtain social work certification/licensure within one year of hire and maintain licensure throughout employment; you must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Service program. Requires possession of valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation. There is a potential for advanced practice social workers to obtain supervision hours. Starting wage: $26.737 - $27.508 per hour. All applicants are required to complete a Columbia County application obtained from the website: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is April 23, 2024. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Safety & Environmental Manager - Highway & Transportation Dept.Senior field manager position within Columbia County Highway & Transportation; responsibilities include but are not limited to, assist Commissioner with planning, permitting, and training department personnel, resources, and projects for successful implementation and completion to maintain equipment, buildings, grounds, bridges, culverts, roads, safety devices, signage, and road right-of-way on the State including interstate, County, and Town road systems within the county. WEEKEND AND NIGHT ON CALL position, assisting other managers and superintendents in the oversight of the day-to-day operation of the department. Qualifications: A minimum of five years of experience in planning, designing, maintaining, or supervising field construction and inspection of highways, bridges, culverts, signage; OR A combination of field experience and vocational or technical school background in Civil Technology or related field, and a minimum of two years responsible highway maintenance and/or highway construction experience. Computer knowledge and skills essential as well as public outreach coordination would be beneficial. Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver’s License with H and N endorsement within 6 months of hire through County CDL school. Salary: $76,806.08 – $81,190.72. Application and job description obtained at: Columbia County Human Resources, 112 E. Edgewater St., P.O. Box 63, Portage, WI 53901, (608) 742-9667. Web Site Address: www.co.columbia.wi.us. Position will remain open until filled, application review will begin on April 15th. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Janitor Columbia County Facility Management Department is recruiting for a full-time position (40 hrs/wk). Employee will be assigned to work at any of the Columbia County facilities maintained by Facilities Management (Administration Building/Health & Human Services/Courthouse/Sheriff’s Office/Jail). Qualifications: High School Diploma or its equivalent, minimum of 1-year work experience in housekeeping, maintenance or groundskeeper desirable. Background and reference checks will be conducted. This position is Monday - Friday 3:30 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. (midnight). Salary range based on experience: $18.584 to $21.244 per hour, depending on experience. Applicants are REQUIRED to submit an application obtained from the Columbia County website: www.co.columbia.wi.us. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER read more ... |
| Accounting Assistant Challenging full time (40.0 hrs/wk) County Government position, located within the Columbia County Health & Human Services Department, which requires accuracy and thorough knowledge of accounting concepts and principles. Computer experience required in Microsoft Windows and Office applications. Experience with PeopleSoft accounting system beneficial. Responsible for various accounting tasks. Must be motivated and capable of working on multi-tasks within defined time constraints. Qualifications: Minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited vocational, college, or technical school and a minimum of two (2) year responsible office experience. Hire rate: $22.661 per hour. Applicants REQUIRED to submit a Columbia County application for consideration obtained from the County website www.co.columbia.wi.us. Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. read more ... |
| Driver - Aging & Disability Resource Center ("ADRC")
Part-time position with Columbia County Health & Human Services. The Aging & Disability Resource Center is hiring drivers interested in a rewarding way to serve the community to transport senior citizens and individuals with disabilities to medical appointments and nutrition sites, deliver meals and other trips as necessary. HIRE RATE: $10.00 per hour. Requires a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and clean driving record, ability to maintain accurate records be courteous, pleasant and helpful to people who are elderly or disabled. Background check is required and will be completed by employer. Required completion of Columbia County application which can be obtained through the county website: www.co.columbia.wi.us or call (608)742-9667 or pick up an application from Human Resources at 112 East Edgewater Street in Portage. Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Mechanic/Master Mechanic
Full time position with Columbia County Highway & Transportation. Qualifications: Associate Degree from an accredited vocational or technical school and a minimum of two (2) years experience in truck/equipment repairs OR Vocational diploma from an accredited vocational or technical school in welding, fabrication, auto mechanics or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in truck/equipment repairs OR High School diploma or its equivalent and such practical training and experience comparable to a minimum of ten (10) years of current work experience in a daily routine manner, for equipment O.E.M. construction company, etc. with daily repairing/rebuilding duties being, but not limited to; metals, welding, hydraulics, transmissions, differentials, power dividers, gas and diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, as well as wiring for trucks and equipment. Mechanics Job Knowledge, Skills and mechanic examination will be administered. Position is being filled at either Mechanic level (starting rate $26.737 - $28.269 per hour) or Master Mechanic level ($28.774 - $30.422 per hour), based on experience and certifications. Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver’s License with H and N endorsement within 6 months of hire through County CDL school. Completion of County application is required and can be obtained from the website www.co.columbia.wi.us submit by email, fax or mail. Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Highway Maintenance Worker/Highway Patrolman
Columbia County Highway & Transportation is recruiting for Patrolman. Full time position, 40 hours per week. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent + 2 years’ experience/training in some type of construction field. Must have valid WI Driver's License, Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred OR must obtain within six (6) months of hire date through County CDL school. $24.710 to $26.115 per hour depending on qualifications. Position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants will need to submit the required County application obtained from www.co.columbia.wi.us for consideration. Please complete and submit to Columbia County Human Resources by email, fax or mail. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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| Laborer Recycling - Limited Term Solid Waste Facility Columbia County Solid Waste is seeking individuals for Laborer positions. This is a limited term employment currently 40 hours per week. Responsible for sorting and salvaging materials related to various duties in the recycling area. Required to meet the physical requirements related to refuse and recycling material. Hire Rate: $16.00 per hour, no benefits. Background checks will be completed on qualified applicants. Required completion of Columbia County employment application obtained online www.co.columbia.wi.us or from Columbia County Human Resources 112 East Edgewater Street Portage, WI 53901 |
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