Employment Opportunities

Columbia County is recruiting to fill an entry level full time vacancy in the Management Information Services Department.  Requirements include Associate Degree from an accredited vocational, college or technical school in Computer Information Systems or related field.  (Comparable work experience substituted for education on a 2 for 1 basis.), in‑depth technical knowledge of micro-computer and common peripheral hardware, in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, 2 years of related experience in a computer networked environment, good written and oral communication skills, prefer experience with Microsoft office products, Microsoft 365 products, and experience with network management tools.  Desire computer hardware and software A+ certification. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s license and automobile liability insurance. 40.0 hour week.  Starting rate:  $23.932 - $27.345 per hour, based on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month.  All applicants REQUIRED to submit the Columbia County application obtain from website: www.co.columbia.wi.us Position will remain open until filled.  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: A minimum of five years of experience in planning, designing, maintaining, or supervising field construction and inspection of highways, bridges, culverts, roads; OR A combination of field experience and vocational or technical school background in; civil technology, engineering, construction, agriculture, reclamation, conservation, or related field, and a minimum of two years responsible highway maintenance and/or heavy construction experience. 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: $66,179 – $75,641. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. 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. First review of applications will be February 24, 2023.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

The Columbia County Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for a Youth Justice Social Worker in the Division of Children and Families.  The Youth Justice Team strives to reduce recidivism and increase community protection in Columbia County by holding youth accountable, providing services, and strengthening the family foundation. This position involves providing case management and court work for youth that have been referred for law violations, truancy, and behavioral concerns.  Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work degree program is preferred.  Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Service program and be certified or eligible to obtain certification as a Social Worker.  Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation.  Starting wage: $25.895-$29.596 per hour, depending on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. All applicants are required to complete the Columbia County application obtained from the website:  www.co.columbia.wi.us. Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Columbia County Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for an Initial Assessment Child Protective Services Social Worker in the Division of Children and Families.  Our mission is to protect children and the community while strengthening families and promoting their self-sufficiency.  This position involves investigations of child abuse and neglect, assessing and ensuring safety of children, and engaging with families and community agencies to identify strengths and needs to implement services.  Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work degree program is preferred.  Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Service program and be certified or eligible to obtain certification as a Social Worker.  Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation.  Starting wage range: $25.895 to $29.596 per hour based on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit the Columbia County application obtained from the County website:  www.co.columbia.wi.us Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, with Columbia County Health & Human Services, Division of Children & Families. Position will support Youth Justice and Child Protective Services.  Ability to perform a variety of moderately complex office and clerical procedures, support Social Work staff, transport youth and families, supervise family interactions for children in out of home care, and establish engagement with families to promote positive parenting techniques.  Qualifications:  Computer experience required. Associate Degree from an accredited vocational, college, or technical school in a field related to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and a minimum of 1 year of responsible 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 3 years responsible experience in a related field.  Hire rate: $19.975 - $22.830 per hour, depending on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. Applicants who do not submit the required Columbia County application will not be considered.  Obtain application from Web Site www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline:  February 14, 2023. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Columbia County is recruiting for the Assistant Comptroller position in the Columbia County Accounting Department. This is a professional managerial leadership opportunity, under the direction of the Comptroller, requiring accuracy and thorough knowledge of accounting concepts and principles. The individual in this position performs a variety of complex accounting, auditing and financial management as delegated by the Comptroller. This position is responsible for highly classified and confidential data.  Must be able to work within prescribed rules, regulations and procedures.  Must be motivated and capable of working on multiple tasks within defined time constraints. Ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, analytical and financial management skills and be of high integrity.  Must be capable of working well within a team environment, with other departments, and with Elected Officials. Required Qualifications:  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or finance and a minimum of five years of government accounting experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required and a Master of Business and Administration (MBA) is highly recommended. Columbia County uses Oracle/JDEdwards, knowledge of this computer software would be advantageous. Hire rate: $37.750 - $43.138 per hour, depending on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. Obtain required application at www.co.columbia.wi.us.  Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Highway & Transportation is recruiting for Ferry Operator to operate the Ferry (Col-Sac III) across the Wisconsin River from the Town of West Point (“Okee” on Columbia County side) to the Village of Merrimac (Sauk County side) during the operational season (typically March to December) and ferry maintenance activities during the winter shutdown period.  Full time position 40 hours per week. Ferry Operators work twelve (12) hours per day, three (3) days on and three (3) days off throughout the ferry season.  This position will be assigned the PM shift working 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.  After the ferry season, this employee is assigned to other duties as needed (including winter snow plowing) and paid the Ferry Operator classification.  Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent + 2 years’ experience/training in some type of construction field. Must have valid WI Driver's License, and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with H (Hazardous Materials) and N (Tanker) endorsement OR must obtain within six (6) months of hire date. $23.932 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month.  Application deadline 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. First review of applications will be February 15, 2023. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This is a full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) position with the Columbia County Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for day-to-day operations of the Treatment Court Program with some additional reporting responsibilities held by the Treatment Court Judge. This position oversees the tracking of participant progress, data collection, data dissemination, and maintenance of all spreadsheets accurately and timely, maintains confidentiality according to federal laws and regulations, and possesses an acute attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced environment with high expectations.  Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field. Experiential requirements include three (3) years of case management experience preferred, two (2) years working with criminal justice population, and any combination of education and experience that provides required knowledge and skills.  Background in or understanding of addictions counseling is preferred.  Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation.  Starting wage: $25.895 - $29.596 per hour, depending on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit the Columbia County application obtained from the County website:  www.co.columbia.wi.us. Position will remain open until filled. 

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 use disorders to promote and support their recovery. 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: $25.895 - $29.596 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. All applicants are required to complete a Columbia County application obtained from the website:  www.co.columbia.wi.us   Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

Full time position, 37.5 hrs/wk, with Columbia County Health & Human Services. Ability to perform a variety of moderately complex office and clerical procedures.  Associate Degree from an accredited vocational, college, or technical school in one of the secretarial sciences, and a minimum of one (1) year of related office experience, OR High School diploma or its equivalent supplemented by post high school course work with at least two semesters in the secretarial theory at a post High School educational institution and a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience, OR Combination of training and experience equivalent to the above or specific to the job.  Computer experience required, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Ability to accurately type 50 words per minute.  Hire rate:  $17.999 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. All applicants are required to complete an application to be considered for the position.  Obtain required application from the Columbia County website www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline:  February 6, 2023.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Health and Human Services is seeking a Public Health Educator.  This is a full-time position 37.5 hours per week. Starting rate: $23.932 - $25.292 per hour. Columbia County also offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus and a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. The position will promote and educate individuals and the community to adopt healthy behaviors and lifestyles.  Requirements: a bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, community health education, community wellness or health related field. Preferred: Certified Health education specialist certification and at least two years of experience. 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

Challenging full time (37.5 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: $21.948 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. 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.

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: $17.999 to $20.575 per hour (2023 rates).  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

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. Starting rate $25.895 - $28.862 (2023 rates) per hour, based on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. 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

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, and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an N endorsement (Tanker) OR must obtain within six (6) months of hire date. $21.948 to $23.196 per hour (2023 rates) depending on qualifications. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. 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

Truck Driver seasonal positions with Columbia County Highway & Transportation. Plow truck operation (will train) and general road maintenance laborer. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent + 2 yrs experience/training in some type of construction.  Requires valid WI Driver's license with Class A Commercial Driver’s License.  $21.00 per hour. Application deadline will remain open until filled. WINTER SEASON ONLY (Nov until April).  Obtain application from www.co.columbia.wi.us   AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Assistant District Attorney position is a full-time position to be filled in the District Attorney’s Office for Columbia County located in Portage, Wisconsin. This is a State position in the unclassified service. Please follow the link below for more information and how to apply.

Careers (wi.gov)

Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled            Compensation:  Per Diem rates

·         On Call: $5.00/hour

·         Phone Investigation: $20.00/call

·         Cremation Investigation: $40.00/call

·         Scene Response: $80.00/call

·         Holiday On Call: $10.00/hour

·         Holiday Scene Investigation: $160.00/call

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Columbia County is establishing an eligibility list to fill vacancies for Deputy Medical Examiners. Deputy Medical Examiners are used to fill vacancies in the scheduled rotation, holiday or weekend vacancies, open shifts due to time off and for responding to simultaneous calls for service.

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to an Associate Degree in Police Science or a related field such as: forensic science, medicine or nursing, crime scene investigation, anthropology, medicolegal death investigation, biology, anatomy, pharmacology, funeral sciences and two years’ experience either performing criminal or civil investigations, including the writing of investigative reports.

Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and be willing to work flexible hours, nights, holidays and weekends. Selection process includes oral interview and background investigation. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month.  All applicants are required to complete a Columbia County employment application, which can be obtained at www.co.columbia.wi.us and returned by fax: 608-742-9802, mail: Columbia County Human Resources, 112 E. Edgewater St., PO Box 63, Portage, WI, or Email: human.resources@columbiacountywi.gov . AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MEAL SITE MANAGER: Columbia County Health & Human Services is looking for Meal Site Managers at the Columbus, Poynette, Portage and Pardeeville senior nutrition program. Responsibilities include ordering, set up, prep of home delivered meals, delivery of meals as needed, assisting individuals needing help, clean-up, monitoring supplies, accepting donations and executing planned activities. Completion of Serving Safe Food training program within 6 months of hire. Requires a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and clean driving record, ability to maintain accurate records, ability to be courteous, pleasant and helpful to the elderly and/or disabled. Background check is required and will be completed by employer. HIRE RATE: $10.00 per hour. This position is flexible working days Monday- Friday late AM to early or mid-day PM. APPLICATION PROCESS: Required completion of Columbia County application which can be obtained through the county website: www.co.columbia.wi.us or call (608)742-9667. Recruitment will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

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 on line www.co.columbia.wi.us or from Columbia County Human Resources 112 East Edgewater Street Portage, WI 53901