Current Job Openings
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - Barton County Road & Bridge 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 I - Barton County Solid Waste is seeking applications for a Heavy Equipment Operator I at Solid Waste. Requires operating a compactor, scraper, grader and dozer. Assists with Household Hazardous Waste disposal, requiring certification within one year. Schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and every other Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Must have high school diploma and pass work fit and drug screen. Benefits include vacation, sick and discretionary time; health, dental, vision, life insurance and KPERS retirement. Full Job Description: Equipment Operator I
WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) CLERK/INTERPRETER (Full-Time): This full-time position requires working with Barton County Health Department’s Women, Infants, and Children’s (WIC) personnel, State WIC personnel, and local clients who utilize this program. It requires good mathematical skills and good interpersonal communication skills. Quality Improvement practices will be embedded in the everyday workload. This position involves organization, scheduling, laboratory testing, chart completion, and contact with mothers, infants, children, and pregnant women. This position requires speaking both English and Spanish. This person reports to the Barton County Health Department WIC Program Supervisor. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Full Job Description: WIC Clerk-Interpreter
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: WIC MCH Nurse 2024
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS I - Barton County is accepting applications for a Communications Officer I for the Communications / 911 Department until the position is filled. Operates dispatch radios, computers, 911 and administrative phone lines, the telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD), and receives and dispatches messages, a portion of which will be of an emergency nature. High School diploma or GED required as well as NCIC certification (within six months of hire) and Emergency Medical Dispatch and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR certifications (within first year of hire). Must work shifts, pass security background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical assessment as well as hold a valid Kansas driver's license. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply. Full Job Description: Communications Officer I
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
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: Application for Employment 2024 -2
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, Suite 108, 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.