Employment Opportunities

Columbia County Health & Human Services is recruiting for a Social Worker that focuses on crisis situations in the Division of Behavioral Health and Long Term Support. Position involves working with individuals of all ages with mental illness or substance misuse disorders to promote and support their recovery. This position within the crisis team would need to have a particular interest and knowledge base of working with individuals that struggle with substance misuse. Knowledge of wraparound, community services, person centered planning, trauma informed care, and facilitating teams is preferred.  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: $30.83 per hour, for certified Social Workers and $28.95 per hour for Case Managers, until certification obtained. All applicants are required to complete a Columbia County application obtained from the website:  https://www.co.columbia.wi.us   Application deadline is Monday, September 15, 2025. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Facilities Management is recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Technician I. This is 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/Huber). Qualifications: Any combination of training & experience equivalent to Associate Degree from an accredited technical school in heating, air conditioning and/or electronics and a minimum of two (2) years of maintenance work OR Course work in air conditioning and refrigeration, basic industrial mechanics, electronic instrumentation and/or other related courses and a minimum of three (3) years of maintenance work OR Minimum of four (4) years of responsible maintenance work. Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of air conditioning, heating and electrical systems, responsible for general maintenance, groundskeeper, and minor custodial duties. Experience with Metasys HVAC controls, security card readers, electronic door latches, camera systems, computerized workorders, and standard computer skills are a plus.  Must have valid Wisconsin Driver License and own transportation. Starting wage: $25.52 per hour. Complete job description and required application obtained on County Web Site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline is September 16, 2025..AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County District Attorney's Office seeking individual with experienced legal background to work full time (40 hrs/wk) assisting attorneys with preparing documents, maintaining files, fulfilling discovery requests, scheduling court appearances, and communicating with various law enforcement agencies. Requires contact with the public, various law enforcement agencies, court records, public institutions, public officials, and private lawyers.  Business or Associate Degree from accredited college, university or technical school and minimum six (6) months office experience, OR High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by post high school course work at a vocational, college, or technical school and a minimum of two (2) years of work related office experience.  Computer experience required with legal or court work experience desirable.  Starting wage:  $23.96 per hour. Application and job description obtained from Columbia County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us. Application deadline: September 11, 2025. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

Columbia County is seeking a reliable and motivated Administrative Assistant to support the Human Resources Department on a limited-term basis. As part of the HR team, you’ll help keep operations running smoothly by assisting with general, day-to-day administrative duties, including answering phones, responding to emails, scheduling meetings and interviews, filing, and assisting with recruitment. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, effectively prioritize tasks, maintain a high level of attention to detail, uphold strict confidentiality, and show self-motivation. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). This is a temporary, full-time position scheduled for forty (40) hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This position is expected to end on February 28, 2026.  Hire Rate: $19.93 per hour, no additional benefits are included. Background check will be completed on qualified applicant. Application deadline is September 7, 2025. All interested applicants REQUIRED to complete the Columbia County employment application obtained from the website at https://www.co.columbia.wi.us

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Columbia County Accounting Department is recruiting for an LTE/Intern to work while there is a position vacancy in the department.  This position provides an opportunity for learning the process involved with County government as it relates to government accounting standards and regulations.  The learning experience is immeasurable in understanding the contrast in accounting practices combined with educational studies. 

Qualifications: Working toward a degree in accounting, finance or business related major.  Knowledge of basic accounting practices and principles.  Advanced knowledge of computer operations and Microsoft Office.  Hire rate: $19.93 per hour.  All applicants are REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION obtained from the Columbia County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline: September 4, 2025.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

Senior field manager position within Columbia County Highway & Transportation Department; responsibilities include; but are not limited to, project supervision, field management, asset program coordination, permitting, safety, quality control, traffic control, and assist Commissioner with maintaining equipment, buildings & grounds, bridges, culverts, roads, safety devices, signage, and road right-of-way on the State, County, and Town road systems within the county. WEEKEND AND NIGHT ON CALL position (including winter), assisting other managers and superintendents in the oversight of the day to day operations, serves on five (5) week on-call rotation. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent is required and a higher-level educational background in construction, technical trades, public administration, reclamation, forestry, conservation, agricultural, or engineering fields (Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree) or a minimum seven years related field experience in applicable fields. Computer knowledge and skills essential as well as dispatch supervision, public outreach coordination would be beneficial.  Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License with H and N endorsements within six months of hire. Annual Salary: $82,472. Pay may be negotiable for an exceptionally qualified candidate.  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: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us.  Application deadline is: September 21, 2025. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Part-time immediate opening for a Limited Term Employee (“LTE”) Clerical Information Specialist for Emergency Management.  This position will support the overall operations and objectives of the Emergency Management Department under the supervision of the Emergency Management Director.  The Clerical Information Specialist is responsible for collecting, updating, and organizing operational information. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and technical skills, along with the ability to exercise sound judgement, be self-motivated, and work well independently.   Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams). This position offers approximately 25 hours per week in an office setting during business hours M-F (8am-430pm) through the end of December 2025.  Hire Rate: $19.93 per hour, no benefits. Background check will be completed on qualified applicant. Application deadline is September 2, 2025. All interested applicants REQUIRED to complete the Columbia County employment application obtained from the website at https://www.co.columbia.wi.us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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: $25.52 per hour. Applicants REQUIRED to submit a Columbia County application for consideration obtained from the County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us.  Application deadline is September 4, 2025.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Full-time position (40 hours per week) with Columbia County Solid Waste Department.  Performs office management related administrative functions in support of Solid Waste operations including but not limited to scale operations and process monthly billings. Computer experience with Microsoft WORD and EXCEL, Associate or Business degree from an accredited vocational, college, or technical school and a minimum of one (1) year of responsible office experience, OR High School diploma or its equivalent, supplemented by post high school course work at a vocational, college, or technical school and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible office experience. Hire rate: $21.14 per hour. Require submission of Columbia County application obtained from https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline is Wednesday, September 3, 2025. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting to fill future vacancies for a Jail Deputy. Schedule is 12-hour shifts with every other 3-day weekend off. Qualifications:  High School Diploma or equivalent; excellent moral character; dependable; and ability to handle and control inmates. Selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings, county residency not required.  Hire rate $27.17 per hour. Pay may be negotiable for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Columbia County also offers the following incentives: 

•    Additional Two Dollars ($2) per hour weekend pay.  
•    Jail staff who complete five (5) years of service in the Jail shall receive a one-time payment of Two Thousand Dollard ($2,000). 
•    Jail staff who retire from the County at age fifty-five (55) or above with at least twenty-five (25) years of continuous service with the Sheriff’s Office, shall receive Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) into a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) per year, through the age of sixty-five (65). 

Application process: 
REQUIRED to submit WI Law Enforcement Standard Board application DJ-LE330 complete the 3 questions in Section 6 General.  
Please limit your response to a one-page typed letter. 
Obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us or wilenet.org  Application deadline is September 14, 2025.  Applications accepted by email: human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov fax 608-742-9802 or mail Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI  53901.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   
 

We are hiring for a full-time 911 Dispatcher/Communication Operator. Come and join our team and start a new and exciting career!

Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent required; related work experience, preferably with operating two-way radio equipment; strong computer and communication skills. Must have the ability to effectively multitask, simultaneously using multiple information systems. Must possess excellent moral character; be dependable; and be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Newly hired dispatchers should expect to work traditional 2^nd or 3^rd shift hours. Shifts are 12 hours in length, on a two-week rotating schedule, with every other 3-day weekend off (Pitman schedule).

The selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluation, and drug/alcohol screening. Columbia County residency is not required. The initial hiring rate of pay is $25.52 per hour. Pay may be negotiable for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Columbia County also offers the following incentives:

• Additional Two Dollars ($2) per hour weekend pay.

• Additional Two Dollars ($2) per hour nighttime shift differential premium pay.

• Great benefits for sick time, holiday time and vacation time.

Applicants should submit the WI Law Enforcement Standards Board DJ-LE-330 application found on the Columbia County Human Resources website or Wilenet.gov. Applications are accepted via email sent to human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov, fax 608-742-9802, or mailed to Columbia County Human Resources PO Box 63, Portage, WI 53901.

Top candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Now Hiring - Part Time

Courthouse Security / Transport Deputy

Individuals With Past Law Enforcement or Correctional Experience Are Encouraged to Apply!

Seeking individuals to work 2-3 days per week performing courthouse security and inmate transport duties on a part time basis. This position is an armed and uniformed Special Deputy Sheriff position working for the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Shifts are Monday-Friday with daytime hours.

Applicants must have been certified or certifiable by Wisconsin DOJ Training and Standards Board for either the law enforcement or jail academies and pass and maintain said State of WI certifications for Firearms, EVOC, and Defensive Tactics.

How to Apply: Submit WI Law Enforcement Standard Board application DJ-LE330.  Selection process includes review of application documents, oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings. Obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County Website (https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/) or Wilenet.  Applications accepted by email: human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov  fax 608-742-9802 or mail Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI  53901. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Department:  Columbia County Health Care Center
Starting Wage: $19.93/hour, plus PM/NOC/Weekend Shift Differentials
Closing Date:  Open
Positions Available:  Part-time PM and NOC

Department:  Columbia County Health Care Center
RN Starting Wage:  $37.23/hour
LPN Starting Wage:  $27.17/hour
Closing Date:  Open
Positions Available:  Full Time PM and Casual