Employment Opportunities

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   

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

ESS/IM workers are an administrative position. Do you like numbers and talking on the phone, have customer service, finance, banking, retail, or call center experience? Columbia County Health & Human Services is a trauma sensitive, strengths-based agency seeking multiple Full-time Economic Support Specialist/Income Maintenance Workers. The successful candidate with prior customer service, finance, banking, call center, or retail experience, must be reliable, professional, compassionate, able to interpret complex rules and regulations and use good judgment to make appropriate eligibility decisions. Position will answer inbound/outbound calls for the Capital Consortium and maintain a caseload. Prior knowledge of FoodShare, Medical Assistance, BadgerCare Plus, Child Care, and Caretaker Supplement or Elderly, Blind, and Disabled programs helpful, but not required. Qualifications: Associate or Business Degree from an accredited Vocational, College, or Technical School in a related field or two (2) years’ experience working with the public OR equivalent combination of training and experience. Successful completion of Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services Income Maintenance Certification w/in 6 months of hire date required. Shift for this position starts as early as 7:15 AM. Hire rate: $19.975 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention payment of $100 per month.  Required Columbia County application obtained from website www.co.columbia.wi.us  Position will remain open until filled. Please see video link for description of the job: https://wchsa.org/economic-support-staff   AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

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Senior shop manager position within Columbia County Highway & Transportation; responsibilities include; but are not limited to, assist Commissioner with maintaining equipment, buildings, and grounds of the County Highway Department. WEEKEND AND NIGHT ON CALL position, assisting other managers and superintendents in the oversight of the day to day operation of the department. Qualifications: A minimum of five years’ experience in planning, maintaining, operating, training, or supervising Master Mechanics and general labor for the upkeep and replacement of equipment, facilities, and ancillaries; OR A combination of field experience and vocational or technical school background in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Machinery, or related field, and a minimum of two years responsible supervisory experience. Computer knowledge and skills essential. Dispatch supervision, large fleet (110 rolling units), ferry, heavy construction, fuel handling, and transportation experience would be beneficial. Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver’s License with H and N endorsements. DATCP Fuel System A/B certification within 6 months of hire. Salary range: $74,389.12 to $78,634.40 per year, based on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention 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 open until filled, but applications will be reviewed on September 29, 2023. 

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Columbia County has an immediate opening for a GIS Analyst in the Land Information Department.  Primary duties: adapt, prepare, analyze and maintain GIS and GPS data using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst software products, custom applications, and perform other spatial analysis.   Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Cartography or related field, GIS training, 1 - 2 years GIS experience, or combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.  2 years’ experience using ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, Spatial Analyst, and 3D Analyst software.  Experience using ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft SQL Server, ESRI Server, and ArcSDE for SQL Server a plus.  Hire rate: $27.868 per hour, forty (40) hours per week. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention payment of $100 per month.  Required Columbia County application obtained from website www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is October 12, 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: $41.685 - $47.641 per hour, depending on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention payment of $100 per month. Obtain required application at www.co.columbia.wi.us.  Position will remain open until filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Full time position with Columbia County Solid Waste.    Responsible for operating various equipment and assisting with sorting and bailing items or materials.  Operate skid steer loader, forklift and front-end loader.   Qualifications:  High School Diploma or its equivalent preferable and 1 year of work experience which provides required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Position requires flexibility in work schedule.  Must possess valid Wisconsin driver’s license and Commercial Drivers License with endorsements of B, C and D.  Hire rate:  $21.948 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention payment of $100 per month. All applicants required to complete the Columbia County employment application for consideration.  Application obtained from the website at www.co.columbia.wi.us  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 retention 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.

Full-time immediate opening for a position with Columbia County Solid Waste Department. Responsible for curbside collection of garbage and recycling materials at various sites throughout Columbia County.  Additional duties may include working at facility, sorting, baling and loading/unloading trucks.  Ability to drive a truck and operate a forklift, skid steer loader and baler. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent preferable and 2 years of work experience which provides required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Must be bondable, REQUIRED to possess valid Wisconsin driver’s license with CDL Class BCD with airbrakes.  Must maintain continued coverage of automobile liability insurance.  Hire rate: $21.948 - $25.081 per hour based on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention premium payment of $100 per month. Position will remain open until filled. REQUIRED application & job description obtained from website www.co.columbia.wi.us  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 6:00 PM to 6:00 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 retention 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. 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 diesel, hydraulic, and/or electric equipment repairs OR Vocational diploma from an accredited vocational or technical school in diesel, boat, or auto mechanics or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in diesel, hydraulic, and electrical 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 repairing and maintenance duties being, but not limited to, valves, pumps, filters of a hydraulic system and/or electrical generator and operating system(s) and/or diesel mechanical experience; ideal candidate would have applicable ferry/boat experience. Mechanic job Knowledge, Skills and comprehension examination will be administered. Starting rate $25.895 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention payment of $100 per month.   Position is Monday thru Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  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 review begins August 22, 2023. 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, Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred OR must obtain within six (6) months of hire date through County CDL school. $21.948 to $23.196 per hour depending on qualifications. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention 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

Challenging full time county government position requires accuracy and thorough knowledge of accounting concepts and principles. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.  Experience with PeopleSoft accounting system beneficial.  Responsible for reviewing and auditing select county transactions, including grants with fiscal and compliance requirements, budget preparation, updating the county accounting systems, develop and implement internal controls for departments, and other complex accounting functions. Must be motivated and capable of working on multi-tasks with defined time constraints.  Education requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting or Business and 2 years of professional work experience.  Hire rate: $25.895 per hour. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention payment of $100 per month. Obtain application at www.co.columbia.wi.us  Position will remain open until filled.  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 per hour, based on experience. Columbia County also offers a temporary retention 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

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.  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 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

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