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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. $16.00 per hour. Application deadline will remain open until filled (application reviews begin October 1, 2020). WINTER SEASON ONLY (Nov until April). Obtain application from www.co.columbia.wi.us AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Full-time position with the Columbia County Child Support Office. Performs a variety of complex bookkeeping, secretarial, clerical, and general office duties as required by law and of an exact nature in accordance with the prescribed practices and assignments. Qualifications: Computer experience required AND must meet one of the following: Associate or Business Degree in accounting or other secretarial science and a minimum of (2) two years of related office experience, OR High school diploma or its equivalent, including or supplemented by course work with at least two semesters in accounting or other secretarial science and a minimum of (3) three years of related office and bookkeeping experience. Hire rate: $18.918 per hour. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit a Columbia County application for consideration obtained from website www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline: September 30, 2020. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Full time position, 37.5 hrs/wk, Monday thru Friday with Columbia County Health and Human Services. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Salary range: $24.525 - $28.031 per hour plus fringe benefits. Application deadline will remain open until filled. All applicants must complete the County application for consideration. Obtain required application from website: www.co.columbia.wi.us
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for future Deputy Sheriff vacancies occurring within the next year. Qualifications: Minimum two-year Associate Degree or 60 credits from an accredited Technical College, College or University; a High School diploma or its equivalent; and a minimum of 18 years of age.
Requirements: State Law Enforcement Standards Board Certified or Certifiable is preferred. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. No felony or extensive misdemeanor convictions and willing to work flexible hours.
How to Apply: Submit WI Law Enforcement Standard Board application DJ-LE330 applicants MUST complete the 3 questions in Section 6 for consideration. Selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings. Starting pay $26.952 – $30.494 per hour depending on experience as Columbia County has a lateral transfer program.
In addition submit a resume, a cover letter and your responses to the following essay questions:
1. Why do you feel you are the best candidate for a Deputy Sheriff position with Columbia County?
2. Why is the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office your department of choice?
3. How does the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office fit into your career goals?
Please limit your response to a one-page typed letter. Obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County website www.co.columbia.wi.us or Wilenet.org. Deadline will remain open until filled. Interviews for the top candidates will be scheduled shortly after the deadline. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for future Jailer vacancies occurring within the next year. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; prefer Degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement or related field; prefer training or 1 year related work experience, possess jailer certification but not required. Knowledge of WI Statutes, law enforcement, ability to handle and control prisoners. Selection process includes oral interviews, background investigation, medical & psychological evaluations, drug and alcohol screenings, county residency not required. Hire rate $20.787 per hour. Application process: REQUIRED to submit WI Law Enforcement Standard Board application DJ-LE330 complete the 3 questions in Section 6 General. In addition submit your response to the following questions:
1. Why do you feel you are the best candidate for a Jailer position with Columbia County?
Please limit your response to a one-page typed letter.
Obtain the Law Enforcement application from the Columbia County website www.co.columbia.wi.us or wilenet.org. Position will remain open until filled. Applications accepted by email: human.resource@co.columbia.wi.us fax 608-742-9802 or mail Columbia County HR, PO Box 63, Portage, WI 53901. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Department: Columbia County Health Care Center Hiring Rate: 12.252/hour Closing Date: Open
This position works 48 hours per two week pay period and every 4-5th weekend. Additional hours could be available. This position is eligible for WI State Retirement. See job description for full job details.