Employment Opportunities

Part-time immediate opening for a position with Columbia County Solid Waste Department. Responsible for overseeing the Town of Pacific garbage and recycling collection site. The hours for this position are Tuesday 1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Hire Rate: $16.73 per hour, no benefits. Background checks will be completed on qualified applicants. Application deadline is May 27, 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.

Columbia County is recruiting for the Emergency Management Director. This position is a managerial position under the direction of the Columbia County Public Safety Committee. This position supervises staff within the Emergency Management Office and has direct responsibility for the organization, administration, and operation of the county’s emergency management services.  This position requires on-call responsibilities at times to respond to emergencies that call for emergency management services.  

Qualifications: Bachelors or Associate Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or a related field.  A minimum of five (5) years of public safety experience, (ie., Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Dispatcher) with at least one (1) year in a planning capacity.  Management, supervision, and leadership experience is preferred. Must complete required Emergency Management courses. Requires computer experience.

Starting rate: $34.96 per hour. Pay may be negotiable for an exceptionally qualified candidate.

Obtain required Columbia County application from https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is June 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. 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).  Starting salary: $21.14 per hour. Applicants are REQUIRED to submit an application obtained from the Columbia County website:  https://www.co.columbia.wi.us. Application deadline is May 28, 2025.  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: $30.83 per hour, for certified Social Workers and $28.95 per hour for Case Workers, until certification obtained. All applicants are required to complete the Columbia County application obtained from the website:  https://www.co.columbia.wi.us. Application deadline is Monday, May 26, 2025. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applications are being accepted for full time summer employment with Columbia County Highway & Transportation.  This opportunity is open for multiple positions including:

Truck Driver (2 positions):  CDL required, driving dump truck in support of construction operations throughout the county. Hire rate: $25.52 per hour.

Parks Maintenance (1 position):  Wisconsin Driver’s License required, able to operate riding lawnmower, janitorial duties, able to work independently. Hire rate: $18.27 per hour.

Engineering Technician (1 position):  culvert inspections, surveying, right-of-way documentation research, construction assisting, mapping. Hire rate: $20.53 per hour.

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.

For consideration applicants are required to submit a Columbia County application obtained from https://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, 2025

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. Application deadline is June 16, 2025.  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 Health Care Center
Starting Wage:  $16.73
Closing Date:  Open
Position Available:  Full Time Days

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