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Judicial Assistant
Washburn County is currently accepting applications for a Judicial Assistant. This position performs confidential and highly responsible administrative and varied support work for the Judge. Duties involve complex work problems and situations requiring individual judgment, initiative, exercise of discretion, and thorough familiarity with court operations, laws, and procedures. This position reports to the Circuit Court Judge, with collaboration from the Clerk of Courts.
The employee will be expected to act as the scheduling clerk in calendaring trials, hearings, pretrial conferences, etc. The employee will be expected to confer and correspond with attorneys and exhibit firmness in securing compliance with matters scheduled on the court calendar.
The primary responsibility of the employee is to act as the judge’s secretary and the scheduling clerk. An associate’s degree is preferred or at least 2 years of related office experience and secondary courses/degree in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Clerical skills shall include being proficient in typing, reading, proofreading, and interpreting legal documents; use of computers with MS Office and operation of general office machines. Must be able to learn and utilize software that is required by the State of Wisconsin.
Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but will be determined by the court docket. The starting pay range is $21.24-$23.60 per hour, depending on qualifications plus excellent benefits.
For an application contact the Washburn County Personnel Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, or email [email protected] The application can also be downloaded from the County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us or you may click the link below.
The deadline to apply is January 24th, 2024. Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take a typing test.
Washburn County is an EOE.
ApplicationSecretary / Receptionist Sheriff
Washburn County is accepting applications for a Full Time Secretary/Receptionist with the Sheriff’s Office. An employee in this position performs a variety of secretarial and clerical tasks as well as specific support duties of the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office. Some of these duties include: answering telephone calls; greeting the public and directing staff/clients to meetings; data entry, receiving and receipt money from numerous sources for the department; performing background checks; The employee must have experience with MS Office suite; the ability to take and or transcribe dictation; and prepare reports from records maintains confidentiality of privileged information and personal facts obtained from inmates, family, or staff members. Considerable judgment is required in establishing and adapting work procedures to new and unusual situations.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Law Enforcement Assistant and the Sheriff. Completion of a standard high school course; a business or vocational school training desirable; equivalent combination of experience and training which provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check. Starting wage is $19.92-$21.96/hr. DOQ, plus excellent benefits. For an application contact the Washburn County Personnel Department, P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871 Ph.: 715-468-4697 or by email at [email protected]. Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application.
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Transport Driver/Back up Dispatcher for the ADRC
Washburn County is currently accepting applications for a 32-hour-per-week Transport Driver/Backup Dispatcher for the ADRC of Washburn County. The driver will transport elderly and or disabled citizens in and outside of Washburn County to various destinations such as grocery shopping or to doctors’ appointments.
Candidates should have experience working with older adults and/or people with disabilities. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, be certified or be willing to become certified in CPR, AED, first aid, and be able to procure a Passenger Assistance Techniques Certification (PAT); have good communication skills and possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license with a good driving record. This position also will require being a backup dispatcher for the Program Coordinator. Must have computer experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
Pay will be $ 15.03- $17.74 per hour/DOQ plus excellent benefits. You may request an application by contacting the Washburn County Personnel Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, 715-468-4624, Fax 715-468-4628, email [email protected] or download an application from the Washburn County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us. Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. EOE.
Full Job DescriptionVan Driver for Veterans Service Commission of Washburn County
Washburn County is currently accepting applications for part-time van driver with the Veterans Service Commission of Washburn County. The driver will provide reliable and courteous transportation service to Veterans for medical appointments and provide communication between the client Veterans and Washburn County Veterans Service Office staff.
Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a safe driving record. Must have the ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately. Starting pay is $15.03 per hr.
For an application contact the Washburn County Personnel Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, 715-468-4624, Fax 715-468-4628, email [email protected] or download an application from the Washburn County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us. Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. EOE.
Full Job DescriptionEquipment Operator
Washburn County is seeking applicants for one immediate opening and to establish an employment pool that will be used to develop the eligibility list to fill Equipment Operator vacancies with the Highway Department that may occur within the next twelve months.
This equipment operator is responsible for operating various equipment and trucks utilized in snow removal operations, highway construction, highway maintenance, and repair activities. Qualifications – High school diploma or equivalent;
Knowledge of techniques utilized in shaping road ditches, installing drainage structures and excavation operations; and the skills required for effective operation and use of assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials; Must be able to obtain CDL within 3 months from date of hire. Starting wage is $22.90 per hour/hr plus excellent benefits.
For an application contact the Washburn County Personnel Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, Ph. 715-468-4624, Fax 715-468-4628, e-mail [email protected], or download an application from our County website at www.co.washburn.wi.us. Resumes will be accepted but will not take the place of a completed application. EOE.
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