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:  $23.463 per hour. 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   

Columbia County DA's Office seeks an individual experienced in protecting rights of victims/witnesses as defined in Chapter 950, WI Stats. Knowledge of criminal justice system & procedures for assuring "Basic Bill of Rights”. Victim advocate & liaison w/various courts & police agencies.  Conduct confidential interviews.  BA/BS in Communications, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice or related field, OR Associate Degree in Police Science OR Legal Assistant & 2 yrs experience as a police officer or legal assistance, OR High School diploma w/2 years experience in a DA's Office, Law Enforcement Agency or related field dealing w/victims & witnesses of crime.  Starting wage:  $23.463 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month.   Required application obtained from Web Site Address: www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline: November 29, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER    

Columbia County Health and Human Services is seeking a Nurse Supervisor. This is a full-time position 40 hours per week. Salary Range: $29.268-$33.445/hour. Columbia County also offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus and a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. This position coordinates, supervises and evaluates general public health nursing service programs and is responsible for protecting and improving the health of the community through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, reduction of infant and child mortality, elimination/reduction of communicable disease, implementation of emergency preparedness protocols and use of proven, evidence-based data to guide health and wellness programs. This position assumes the general responsibilities of the Public Health Officer in his/her absence.  Requirements: Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. 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

Senior field manager position within Columbia County Highway & Transportation; responsibilities include; but are not limited to, project management, asset program management, permitting, signage 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. 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: $64,881 – $74,158. 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 November 4, 2022.  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. $21.518 to $22.741 per hour 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

Columbia County Highway and Transportation in Wyocena, Wisconsin is recruiting for 1 full-time (24 to 40 hours per week, depending on need) winter position with Columbia County Highway.  Responsibilities:  complete computer data entry tasks, conduct computer archiving of files, assist with organization of office files, use of Microsoft computer programs, all general office tasks as requested.  Must be motivated and capable of working on multiple tasks with defined time constraints. On occasion, during inclement weather, longer days may be required in order to meet deadlines. Qualifications:  Must have computer experience and meet one of the following criteria: Associate of Arts Degree in the Secretarial Sciences from an accredited vocational, college, or technical school in office procedures and a minimum one (1) year of responsible office experience, OR High School diploma or its equivalent, supplemented a minimum of two (2) semesters by post high school course work office practice at a vocational, college, or technical school and a minimum of two (2) years of office experience. Hire rate: $16.00 per hour.  All applicants are REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION obtained from the Columbia County website www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline will remain open until filled.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

Columbia County Department of Health & Human Services embraces strengths-based and trauma informed practices.  The Department is recruiting for an Initial Assessment Child Protective Services Social Worker in the Division of Children and Families.  The Social Worker will partner with families that are referred for child protective services and will identify strengths and needs to implement services necessary to ensure safety within the family home.  The ideal applicant will be able to establish engagement with families to create a trusting relationship that will promote growth and connections with the family unit.  Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work Degree Program.  Must be certified or certifiable as a Social Worker. Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation.  Starting wage range: $25.387 to $29.016  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.  Qualifications: Associate or Business degree from an accredited vocational or technical college in administrative professional or business with some accounting classes and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible office experience. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word is required, as well as the ability to work in Excel, Outlook, and Adobe. Ability to accurately type 45 WPM.  Computer experience required.  Hire rate:  $19.583 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month. Application and job description may be from web site : www.co.columbia.wi.us  Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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: $25.387-27.564 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  

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: $17.646 to $20.172 per hour.  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

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: $39.119 - $42.292 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. Next screening of applications is August 22, 2022. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Health & Human Services is recruiting for a Social Worker in the Division of Children and Families.  Position involves working in Youth Justice.  Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work Degree Program.  Must be certified or certifiable as a Social Worker. Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation.  Starting wage: $25.387-$29.016 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. 

Columbia County Highway & Transportation is recruiting for a Working Mechanics Foreman.  Responsible for leading and supervising various sized crew(s) to complete various assigned tasks as directed. Responsible for compliance and adherence to policies and procedures of the department.  Requirements: Higher level education background in the construction or public service field (trades classes, technical degree, Associate’s degree) or minimum 5 years related experience. Some mechanical understanding and experience in truck and heavy equipment use and operation. Knowledge of road, equipment, and drainage construction and maintenance principles and processes including; investigation, diagnoses and repair. Must possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and Class A Commercial Driver’s License with H and N endorsements for duration of employment.  $25.387 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary COVID-19 premium payment of $100 per month.  Job description and REQUIRED application obtained from www.co.columbia.wi.us  To be considered complete and submit to Columbia County Human Resources be email, fax or mail.  First round of application review starts August 11, 2022. Position will remain open until filled.

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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 $25.387 - $28.296 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

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

Columbia County Health & Human Services is looking for Meal Site Managers at MEAL SITE MANAGER: Columbia County Health & Human Services is looking for Meal Site Managers at the Lodi, 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