Current Job Openings
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (WIC/MCH) (Full Time) – This full-time position requires a thorough knowledge in maternal child nursing and this position works with the public in the clinic as well as making home visits. This person provides many services including immunizations; blood pressure, hemoglobin, blood sugar; medical consultations for medical referrals; and other duties as arise. This position may also be called on to apply basic Public Health principles as circumstances are identified that may put people at risk. This position has no supervisory responsibility and exercises judgment with some supervision. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Full Job Description: Public Health Nurse WIC MCH
SOCIAL WORKER (Full Time) -- This full-time position requires a thorough knowledge of social work, and psychology. This position works with the public in many settings, including within the clinic, home visits with clients and outreach to area providers. This person must possess the ability to seek resources for clients as well as serve as a resource for staff to assist clients in need. This person will have a knowledge of the life span with emphasis on preconception, prenatal, postpartum health, and child health. This person must possess interpersonal communication skills including public speaking and writing reports. This position reports to the Barton County Health Dept Director and/or the MCH (Maternal Child Health) Supervisor. This position has no supervisory responsibility and exercises judgment with some supervision. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Full Job Description: Social Worker
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE LPN (Full Time/Part Time) -- This nursing position requires a thorough knowledge in a broad array of basic scope of practice and provides services on a walk-in basis. This person provides many diverse services including lab testing, administering immunizations, testing for sexually transmitted infections, blood pressure monitoring, hemoglobin, and blood sugar checks, provides supplies and evaluations of clients for family planning; medical referrals, and other duties as arise. This position may also be called upon to apply basic Public Health principles as circumstances are identified that may put the public at risk. Quality Improvement practices will be embedded in the everyday workload. This person must be equipped to work as a team member however, there will be times that independent work is required. This person should possess a self-starter attitude and be able to use time efficiently. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Full Job Description: LPN 05-2023
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY - Barton County is accepting applications for the Assistant County Attorney position until filled. The Assistant County Attorney is the representation of the State of Kansas in the prosecution of assigned criminal, juvenile, traffic, child in need of care and care and treatment cases. The employee frequently develops methods within broadly defined objectives and exercises independent professional judgment under supervision. This position requires a juris doctorate from an accredited college or university and admission to the Kansas Bar. The position requires that the employee have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude or dishonesty. This position may qualify for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness. Submission to a background check is a requirement of the position. Full Job Description: Assistant County Attorney
DETENTION OFFICER - Barton County is accepting applications for a Detention Officer for the Sheriff's Office until the position is filled. The person in this position provides 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. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical assessment. Women are encouraged to apply. Full job description: Detention Officer
TEMPORARY HELP - ROAD AND BRIDGE - Looking for outdoor summer work opportunities working Monday – Friday? The Barton County Road and Bridge crew is looking for individuals to assist with summer projects that may include fixing roads, culverts, eliminating noxious weeds and upkeep for two county owned Memorial Parks. Mechanical equipment experience is preferred to operate light trucks, small tractors, tractor-mower, forklift, sprayers and other mechanical equipment. Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. is required. Must be a high school graduate and pass a work fit test and drug screen. Hours are 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hourly rate is $12.00 / hr. Apply on-line at bartoncounty.org, Employment Opportunities or pick up an application at the Barton County Courthouse, room 107. Positions open until filled. R & B Temp Worker
REGISTERED NURSE (Full Time / Part Time) -- This nursing position requires a thorough knowledge in a broad array of basic scope of practice and provides services on a walk-in basis. This person provides many diverse services including lab testing, administering immunizations, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, blood pressure monitoring, hemoglobin, and blood sugar checks, provides supplies and evaluations of clients for family planning; medical referrals, and other duties as arise. This position may also be called upon to apply basic Public Health principles as circumstances are identified that may put the public at risk. Quality Improvement practices will be embedded in the everyday workload. This person must be equipped to work as a team member however, there will be times that independent work is required. This person should possess a self-starter attitude and be able to use time efficiently. Associates Degree in nursing with a current nursing license to practice in the State of Kansas required. This position has no supervisory responsibility and exercises judgment with some supervision. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. This position may qualify for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness. Full Job Description: RN - FT PT
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - Barton County is accepting applications for the position of full-time Equipment Operator I until filled. This position operates construction and maintenance equipment including single-axle and/or heavy-duty tandem-axle trucks. Responsibilities will also include performing manual tasks to carry out functions related to Road and Bridge construction including asphalt operations, repairing fences and guardrails and performing preventative maintenance responsibilities. High School diploma or GED required with 2 years of trade school preferred in road construction or related field. Two years of light to medium construction, maintenance or agricultural equipment operating experience required. Must be able to move 50 pounds frequently and work in extreme outdoor conditions. Full Job Description: Equipment Operator I
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / APPLICATOR I - Barton County is accepting applications for the Equipment Operator / Applicator I position for the County Works Department until filled. Road and Bridge – September thru February – operates construction and maintenance equipment and performs related tasks. Noxious Weed – March thru August – Applies chemical herbicides to control noxious weeds and other related tasks. High School Diploma / GED, one year trade school or documented experience. Prefer agricultural background. Current Class A / CDL required. Within six months must hold commercial applicator license. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical assessment. Full job description: Equipment Operator/Applicator
DEPUTY - Barton County is accepting applications for a Road Deputy for the Sheriff's Office until the position is filled. The person in this position patrols Barton County, enforcing the law and protecting life and property, ensures compliance with traffic regulates, investigates crime scenes and traffic accident sites. Protects prisoners as needed, investigates and apprehends persons charged by warrant or subpoena, serves civil papers. High School diploma or GED. Must successfully complete the Law Enforcement Training Center within first year of employment and annual re-certification. Prefer one (1) year law enforcement experiences. Deputies work shifts, must have no felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions and a valid Kansas driver's license. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical assessment. Full job description: Deputy
ON-CALL WORKER – 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
Click on the Fillable Application on the Quick Links section which is left of the top of the job postings.
or Download an Application form: Barton County Job Application
Return the completed and signed application to the Human Resources Office -
by email to: Brenda Kaiser - bkaiser@bartoncounty.org
or by mail to: 1400 Main St, Room 107, Great Bend, KS 67530
For questions please call (620) 793-1800.
All positions are open until filled.
Barton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides Reasonable Accommodation.