The Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI, is recruiting a Nursing Home Administrator.  The purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long-term care facilities to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always provided to our residents.  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in health care administration, nursing, public health, business, or related field required; five (5) years’ of experience in long-term care administration or another combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates a substantially similar level of preparedness to perform the duties of the position at a high level.  Must possess a current Wisconsin Nursing Home Administrator's license in good standing or meet the licensure requirements of Wisconsin.  Must obtain Administrator’s license within three months of employment.  Starting annual salary is $116,396.  All applicants are REQUIRED to submit the Columbia County application obtained from the County website: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us.  Application deadline is Wednesday, March 18, 2026.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Full time position, 40.0 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:  $23.175 per hour. Application and job description may be from web site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is March 13, 2026. 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: $31.755 per hour, for certified Social Workers and $29.819 per hour for Case Workers, until certification obtained. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit the Columbia County application obtained from the County website:  https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is March 16, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County Facilities Management is recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Worker, 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 Landscaping and Design and or a minimum of two (2) years of landscape work OR course work in Landscaping and Design, two (2) years of work experience in janitorial duties, basic mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing. Two (2) years of work experience with snow removal equipment and related procedures.  General working knowledge and repair of different types of landscape equipment, snow removal equipment and working knowledge of all shop tools utilized in the repairs of equipment.  Knowledge and ability to operate mowers, trucks, plows, and hand tools.  Knowledge of computerized work orders, inventory and standard computer skills are a plus.  Must have valid Wisconsin Driver License and own transportation. Starting wage: $23.175 per hour. Complete job description and required application obtained on County Web Site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline is March 20, 2026. 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 related field 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 related field and a minimum of (3) three years of related office and bookkeeping experience. Hire rate: $23.175 per hour. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit a Columbia County application for consideration obtained from website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline: March 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

Columbia County Clerk’s Office is recruiting for one full time vacancy, 37.5 hrs/wk.  Qualifications: Associate or Business Degree from an accredited vocational college or technical school of business, accounting, business administration, secretarial, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of responsible or supervisory office experience, or a high school diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years of responsible office experience, or any directly applicable combination of education, training, and professional experience. Excellent working knowledge of personal computer operation and software programs, including Microsoft Office; Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures; Ability to perform specialized clerical tasks.  Hire rate:  $24.679 per hour.  Required application and job description obtained from website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us.  Application deadline: March 9, 2026.  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: $21.774 per hour. Applicants are REQUIRED to submit an application obtained from the Columbia County website:  https://www.co.columbia.wi.us. Application deadline is March 4, 2026.  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: $26.286 per hour (2026 rate). Complete job description and required application obtained on County Web Site: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us  Application deadline is March 6, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Columbia County is recruiting to fill the position of Veterans Service Officer (VSO). Qualifications: Wisconsin Resident who served on active duty under honorable conditions in the Armed Forces of the United States.  The VSO administers veterans services and provides assistance to veterans, their dependents and survivors living in the service officer’s county. The VSO is an elected position through a majority vote of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors. Education: Business or Associate Degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school with a minimum of two years of responsible office experience or High school diploma or its equivalent, and a minimum of four years of responsible office work experience. The starting annual salary for this position is $74,898.72. All applicants must submit a completed Columbia County application and DD214 discharge papers to be considered for this position.  Obtain required application from County website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us or call (608) 742-9667 or from Columbia County Human Resources 112 E. Edgewater St., Portage, WI. Application deadline is March 5, 2026. 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: $26.286 per hour.

Parks Maintenance (2 positions):  Wisconsin Driver’s License required, able to operate riding lawnmower, janitorial duties, able to work independently. Hire rate: $18.818 per hour.

Engineering Technician (2 positions):  culvert inspections, surveying, right-of-way documentation research, construction assisting, mapping. Hire rate: $21.146 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, 2026

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: $20.528/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:  $38.347/hour
LPN Starting Wage:  $27.985/hour
Closing Date:  Open
Positions Available:  Full Time PM and Casual