Employment Opportunities

Custodian/Minor Maintenance

Bremer County is seeking applicants to fill a part time Custodial/Minor Maintenance position.  The Custodian will be responsible for keeping county buildings in clean and orderly condition by performing duties such as general cleaning, painting, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance activities ensuring county facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner.
The ideal candidate must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend emergencies, work independently with minimal supervision, possess a valid driver’s license and have previous custodial/maintenance experience.  Phone 319-352-5043 or email slarue@co.bremer.ia.us for details.
Application and job description are available online and in the Bremer County Auditor’s Office in the Courthouse, 415 E. Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA 50677,
Submit Application and resume by January 30, 2015 to the Bremer County Auditor’s Office, 415 E. Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA 50677 or by email to swolf@co.bremer.ia.us. EOE

Bremer County Health Department Administrator

The Bremer County Health Department (BCHD) Administrator oversees a major county department that includes Public Health and Home Health, is an integral part of the County’s operations, and is critical to the agency’s success.  The BCHD Administrator is responsible for the planning, coordinating and implementation of all activities of the BCHD and works with local, regional, state and federal officials to ensure the health of Bremer County residents.  The BCHD Administrator is appointed by and reports to the Bremer County Board of Health.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Education and Experience: The Bremer County Health Department Administrator shall meet one of the following criteria:  

a.      A master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration, or other applicable field and a minimum of three years of experience in public health OR
b.      A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration, or other applicable field, and a minimum of five years of experience in public health OR
c.       A bachelor’s degree not in public health or other applicable field and a minimum of six years of experience in public health.
 

2.      Additional Qualifications:  The Bremer County Health Department Administrator shall  be able to demonstrate the following:  

a.       Proven, responsible, health care management skills (preferably in the field of home care).
b.      Verbal and written communication aptitude to facilitate effective communication with clients, families, staff, Board of Supervisor members, Board of Health members and medical professionals (including) physicians.
c.       Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for accurate perception of client behaviors during communication, evaluation, and treatment.
d.      Interpersonal skills sufficient for effective client, family and staff interaction.
 

INSTRUCTIONS:

All applications shall be returned to the Bremer County Auditor’s office along with a resume including business and personal references by mail to 415 East Bremer Ave, Waverly, Iowa 50677, by e-mail to swolf@co.bremer.ia.us or by fax to 319-352-0290.  The application deadline is February 16, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.  For more information please call 319-352-0635.

 

Please visit Bremer County’s website at www.co.bremer.ia.us to obtain a copy of the application and to view the BCHD Administrator job description.