Current Job Openings
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - Road and Bridge. We’re looking for an Equipment Operator I to run construction and maintenance equipment. Our Director is driven to hire the right person with road construction or other related experience preferred as well as a valid Class A Kansas Driver’s License.All County positions require a minimum of a High School diploma or GED with the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical assessment. Must obtain a CDL within six months of hire. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour without CDL; $19.00 per hour upon receiving or with CDL. Full job description - Equipment Operator I
SEASONAL / TEMPORARY LABORERS - Road and Bridge / Noxious Weed / Memorial Parks. Barton County accepting applications for Seasonal / Temporary Laborers for Road and Bridge / Noxious Weed / Memorial Parks until positions are filled. Responsibilities include repairs / construction of roads, deterrent of noxious weeds, and mowing and maintaining roads and cemeteries. Must be at least 18 years of age. Hours are 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday from approximately end of May/early June – early/mid-August. Pay is $13.00 per hour. Full job description - Seasonal / Temporary Laborers
APPLICATOR I - Noxious Weed. Want to be part of the team that provides front line protection? 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. All County positions require a minimum of a High School diploma or GED with the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical assessment. Full job description - Nox Wd Applicator I
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - Solid Waste. Our Heavy Equipment Operator I operates and maintains equipment and Landfill facilities. This includes directing customers, assisting with the Household Hazardous Waste and other programs and providing education on recycling. Requires a High school diploma or GED. Prefer someone proficient in heavy diesel equipment operation, torch and welding skills and some mechanical skills, but will train. Starting pay - $18.00 per hour without CDL and $19.00 an hour with CDL. Full job description - SW Equipment Operator
911 DISPATCHER - 911 \ Communications. Our well-trained 911 Dispatchers receive and dispatch messages to emergency service professionals. It’s shift work and includes weekends and holidays. You’ll need to pass a security background. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply. Starting pay $18.00 per hour. With mandatory 250 hours of overtime, that’s an annual salary of at least $45,000! Expect a pay increase at the end of a successful provisional period. Full job description - 911 Dispatcher
MOTOR VEHICLE / TAX SPECIALIST - Treasurer's Office. You know what’s fun? Proving the world wrong. There’s a standing joke about the service from the DMV and we don’t believe in that. The Barton County Treasurer’s Office provides superior service with a smile and if you want to be a part of that – come apply today! Our Motor Vehicle / Tax Specialists are amazing. They complete motor vehicles transactions, issue license plates, renew registrations and assist with collecting tax payments all with a thorough knowledge of State and local regulations and the support of an amazing team. With a starting wage of no less than $18.00 an hour, full benefits and retirement, this is the place to be. Full job description - MV / Tax Specialist
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY - The Barton County Attorney’s Office has an opening for a full-time position of Assistant County Attorney. Duties include representing the State of Kansas in the prosecution of assigned criminal, juvenile, traffic, child in need of care, and care and treatment cases. Primary case assignments for this position will likely be traffic, misdemeanor, and some felonies. Starting salary range is $100,000-$112,000 plus benefits depending upon experience. Attorneys are allowed one work from home day per week when schedules allow. Minimum qualifications include a juris doctorate from an accredited college or university and admission to the Kansas Bar. 3L students planning to take the July Bar Exam are encouraged to apply. Must exercise independent judgement, good organizational decision-making skills. Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and must have the ability to interpret laws, regulations, local codes and legal documents. The position requires that the employee have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude or dishonesty. Submission to a background check is a requirement of this position. Submit a cover letter, resume and references via email to Ryan DeYoung, Office Manager, at ryan.deyoung@bartoncounty.net. Position will remain open until filled.
LEGAL SECRETARY – County Attorney's Office. Accepting applications until position filled. Duties include preparing, copying, filing, retrieving, and transmitting documents, pleadings, correspondence and memoranda related to the prosecution of cases. One year general secretarial or office experience, computer use required. Prefer experience in law office and Microsoft Office skills. Successful applicant must pass drug screen, physical assessment, and criminal background check. Compensation range $17.00 - $21.00/hr depending on qualifications and experience. Full job description - Legal Secretary
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
PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR/DIRECTOR - Barton County, Kansas, is accepting applications for Public Health Administrator/Director. Under direction of the County Administrator, manages budget, staff, daily operations of the Barton County Health Department. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public administration, business administration or related field, or master’s degree, preferred. Interest in being a regional Director partnering with neighboring county preferred. Salary – $80,000 - $105,000 DOQ. Full job description Public Health Administrator
FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST / CLERK - Health Department. In addition to interpreting for clients as needed, you’ll assist them in selecting the services needed, enter data and update our files. Other duties include distributing forms, answering the phone, scheduling appointments and other public health related duties. Work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 8a – 6p (with one hour for lunch) and Friday, 8a until noon. If you have the skill set and want to be part of an amazing team, apply today. Requires a High School diploma or GED, one year of clerical and receptionist experience. Full job description - Receptionist \ Clerk
NURSE - Health Department. Our Public Health Nurses have a thorough knowledge of basic practices and provide services on a walk-in basis. Work includes lab testing, administering immunizations, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, providing supplies and evaluations for family planning; medical referrals and more. Work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 8a – 6p (with one hour for lunch) and Friday, 8a until noon. If you have the skill set and want to be part of an amazing team, apply today. Requires an active RN license and passing a physical assessment and drug screen. Full job description - Nurse
ISO I - Central Kansas Community Corrections is seeking applicants for the position of Intensive Supervision Officer I. Pay starts at $28.91 an hour.
Duties include completing risk/needs assessments, meeting with clients, developing supervision plans, maintaining case files, referring to appropriate programs, crisis interventions, preparing & filing affidavits, testifying in court appearances, report writing, supervising urinalysis and breath analysis testing, and field visits.
Position involves working as a member of a team, supervising &/or monitoring clients for compliance with court and program orders and partnering with stakeholders to assist in client progress. Ability to complete training and become certified in the Kansas Department of Corrections Case Management Basic Training, Level Service Case Management Inventory and Women’s Risk Needs assessments within the first year of employment. Regular contact is required with clients, victims, employers/schools, community agencies, prosecutors, judges and public.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, criminal justice, or related field, preferred. Experience may be substituted for the required education as determined by the agency. Preference will be given to applicants with one or more years of corrections/criminal justice or related experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
Necessary Special Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license. No felony convictions.
Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical assessment.
Full job description - ISO I
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.