Current Job Openings
COUNTY ENGINEER (PE) – Barton County, Kansas, is seeking applications for the full-time, exempt County Engineer position. Will evaluate, program and administer roadway, bridge construction projects; prepare, submit state and federal grant applications for construction work; coordinate project development, construction with state and local agencies and engineering firms; obtain necessary permits and provide oversight for projects. Serves as the Floodplain Manager, provides technical assistance to townships, supervises and directs engineering staff. Minimum requirement – Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred, Kansas Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Flood Plain Manager (CFM), valid Kansas driver’s license. Full job description - County Engineer
NOXIOUS WEED APPLICATOR - Join our applicators in applying chemical applications following KSBA guidelines, County policies and chemical label requirements. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with a $1.00 increase when weed control certified. Full job description - Noxious Weed Applicator
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - Solid Waste. Operates and maintains equipment and Landfill facilities. This includes directing customers, assisting with the Household Hazardous Waste and Program and providing education on recycling programs. Prefer someone proficient in heavy diesel equipment operation, torch and welding skills and some mechanical skills, but will train. Starting pay - $17.00 per hour without CDL and $18.00 an hour with CDL. Full job description - SW Heavy Equipment Operator
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - 911 / Communications. Our well-trained communications officers receive and dispatch messages to emergency service professionals. It’s shift work and includes weekends and holidays. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply. Starting pay no less than $17.50 per hour. Expect a pay increase at the end of a successful provisional period. Includes a $2,500 signing bonus paid at the end of successful training period. Full job description - Communications Officer
DETENTION OFFICER - Sheriff's Office. Detention officers provide for the safe keeping of prisoners in the custody of the Sheriff, overseeing confinement to include mealtime, activities and transports. Officers work shifts, must have no felony convictions and a valid Kansas driver’s license. Full job description - Detention Officer
ON-CALL WORKER – 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services. Contractual positions open for grant-funded Barton County \ Juvenile Intake and Assessment. On-call outside the 8-5, M-F time periods. Travels to work with families and law enforcement to determine placement for youth. Must possess strong conflict resolution skills, ability to recognize need and refer to area resources. Administers testing to determine placement and referrals. Excellent written, oral communications. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred but experience in Human Services or a related field will be considered. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, possess valid Kansas DL, successfully complete JIAS training, pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test. Full job description: JIAS On-Call Worker
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All positions are open until filled. Barton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides Reasonable Accommodation.