The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

LEGAL ASSISTANT and VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE

The Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking applicants for a unique full-time position as Legal Assistant and Victim/Witness Advocate. 40% of the workload consists of communication with victims and witnesses about criminal cases, helping victims and witnesses find resources to help them through crisis, and communicating victim and witness needs and desires to attorneys. The remaining 60% of workload consists of preparing documents in consultation with attorneys, filing, general office duties, and interacting with the public.

We offer a friendly and professionally-relaxed office environment, full and generous county benefits, and a pay range of $16-18/hr., depending on experience, education, and skills. Training opportunities for advancement are plentiful, but will require out-of-town travel (paid).

The ideal applicant is organized, has excellent people skills (especially with people in difficult and traumatic situations), takes direction but can be a self-starter when comfortable with a task, and has an ability and passion for learning and skill-building. Please send a resume detailing relevant experience and cover letter explaining why you want this job and what you can contribute to our office. You will need to complete County job applications and employment materials before hire.

INTERNAL OPENING PERIOD: 4/1/19 – 4/8/19

PUBLIC OPENING PERIOD: 4/8/19 – 4/19/19

Send cover letter and resume to Michelle McCleary at 215 E. Clay Street Dayton, WA  99328

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CITY OF WAITSBURG

2019 SWIMMING POOL SEASON

The City of Waitsburg is currently accepting applications for the position of Certified Lifeguard and Pool Office Manager. Duties for lifeguards include but are not limited to general lifeguard duties, and maintenance and operation of pool. Lifeguards must be 15 years of age or older and possess Lifeguard Certification and CPR/First Aid card. WSI preferred but not required. Office manager duties will include but are not limited to supervising pool office, cleaning, interacting with the public, and handling money and paperwork. These positions will be seasonal, and hours will vary.

Qualified applicants may pick up and return applications at Waitsburg City Hall, 147 Main Street, P.O. Box 35, Waitsburg, WA 99361. All applications must be received by 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

For more information, call (509) 337-6371.

The City of Waitsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Columbia County Public Transportation (CCPT) is accepting applications for the positions of bus driver/maintenance/repair technician and/or part-time on-call drivers. Pay starting between $14.35-$19.78 pending equivalent experience and education

To qualify, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Have 6 years driving experience with clean driving record

Have a valid driver’s license; must be willing to obtain Class C CDL with passenger endorsement while employed (in-house training provided!)

Have excellent customer service skills

Have basic computer skills

Be able to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends. Be able to adhere to a hectic and continuous changing demand response service schedule. Repairs and maintains cutaway buses, bus equipment and other vehicle fleet. Test drives repaired equipment. Inspects and services vehicles. Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Technical school training is a plus. Previous Gas, Diesel, or Alternative Fuel experience

Must be willing to obtain ASE Certifications while employed - testing & training materials provided! Background check and drug screen required.

Please pick up application and a complete copy of the job description at 507 Cameron, Dayton, WA  99328. Deadline for turning in applications is Monday, April 22nd or until positions are filled.  CCPT is a drug-free work place and EOE.  

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The Columbia County Rural Library District has an opening for a part-time Library Assistant. More information is available at the library at 111 S. 3rd, Dayton, WA, or on our website, http://daytonml.org/employment. Position will remain open until filled. EEOC  

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Northwest Grain Growers, Inc is accepting applications for a full-time grain warehousemen and seedsmen. Positions based in Dayton. Those with experience operating and maintaining grain elevators or material handling equipment and those with a Class A CDL are preferred but will provide training for the right candidate. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages including: health insurance, 401k plan, profit sharing, paid time off and paid holidays. Position open until filled. Applications are available at the Dayton Northwest Grain Growers, Inc office. Contact 509-382-2571 with any questions.