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Park Ranger

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Park Ranger performs law enforcement, maintenance, and public relations duties for all areas owned and managed by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. The position involves ensuring public safety, protecting county natural resources, maintaining park facilities, and providing education and assistance to visitors.

This position requires the employee to reside on-site at Finley’s Landing Park.

Job Duties:

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Ground Maintenance:
Mows, landscapes, tree care, repairs park fixtures, playground inspection/maintenance, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs.

Law Enforcement:
Enforces all local, state, and federal laws. Collects user fees in campgrounds, Heritage trail. River rescues, body recoveries. Resolves disturbances, takes various reports, assists other agencies with calls for service. Illegal dumping officers.

Equipment Operator:
Operates tractors, skid loaders, mowers, excavators, Utv’s, snowmobiles, boats, dump trucks, end loaders.

Prairie Management:
Manages prescribed fire, spraying, mowing, removal of woody vegetation, planting.

Vehicle Maintenance:
Repairs broken parts, oil changes, tire rotation, routine maintenance.

Structural Maintenance:
Oversees plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs. Builds new structures such as pavilions, covered picnic tables, and boat docks.

Timber Management:
Plants, prunes, sprays, invasive removal, crop tree release.

Snow plowing:
Plows snow off parking lots, applies salt when needed.

Wildlife Calls for Service:
Manages rescue nuisances, injured/sick animals.

Equipment Maintenance:
Repairs broken parts, oil changes, sharpens mower blades, routine maintenance.

Environmental Education:
Teaches Hunter safety classes, public relations answering questions, assists with environmental programs.

Volunteer Coordination:
Plans and coordinates events for volunteers, works with community service projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in natural science or environmental education related fields, or two year associate degree and two years’ work experience.
  • Supervisory experience preferred

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
  • Iowa Law Enforcement certification (ILEA) or ability and willingness to become designated as a peace officer per Iowa Code, including passing required testing and background checks.
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain one.
  • Valid pesticide applicator’s license or ability to obtain certification.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work without direct supervision.
  • S130-S190 wildfire training or ability to obtain certification
  • Hunter Education Instructor or ability to obtain certification
  • Must complete First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen, and other required safety training.
  • Physically able to perform manual labor in outdoor environments and withstand seasonal weather extremes.
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.
Supplemental Information:

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

  • Knowledge of current conservation and environmental issues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision.
  • Ability to withstand manual labor and work outside in any weather conditions.
  • Willingness to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours and varied shifts as the need arises.
  • Some supervisory experience desirable.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Dubuque County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent movements such as but not limited to balancing, twisting, climbing, kneeling, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc.
  • Frequently lifting to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

  • Primarily work is outdoors; workers may be exposed to adverse and extreme environmental conditions.
  • Frequently work alongside moving traffic or roads.
  • Frequent use of machines or equipment with loud noises.
  • Frequently work with fumes/odors/toxic chemicals.
  • Frequently work with bodily fluids/communicable disease.
  • Occasional travel.

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits Technology Analyst

As an Associate Benefit Technology Analyst, you’ll be the go-to expert for clients and account teams, helping them navigate and optimize benefit administration systems. You’ll play a crucial role in understanding their needs, implementing solutions, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Guided by experienced professionals, you’ll collaborate closely with your team to deliver top-notch support and drive success.

What You’ll Do: 

  • Develop a foundational understanding of employee benefits, eligibility rules, and premium calculations.
  • Get familiar with benefit administration systems and how they integrate with payroll/HRIS platforms and transmit data to carriers.
  • Help assess current employee benefit technology platforms and processes.
  • Support clients with system testing and enrollment data transmission.
  • Create basic reports to aid in decision-making about plan performance.
  • Offer benefit technology support to Practice and Company leadership as needed.
  • Take on other technology-related tasks and projects assigned by your supervisor to boost team productivity and refine overall strategy.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Data Analytics, Computer Science, Math, Business).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Interest in benefit technology analysis and administration.
  • Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
  • Experience in project management is a plus.
  • Ability to write code/use advanced database programs is a plus (Python, Javascript, PowerBI/Tableau, SQL).

Full-Time Benefits – Most benefits start day 1

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Flex Spending or HSA
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
  • PTO/Paid Holidays
  • Company-paid ST and LT Disability
  • Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
  • Subsidized Parking
  • Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

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Clinical Assistant – ENT/Audiology

Description

The Medical Associates ENT/Audiology department is seeking a caring, detail‑oriented Clinical Assistant to join our team. No ENT/Audiology Experience Required!
 
Primary schedule: Monday – Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm, working approximately 72 hours per two week pay period. One day off, every other week!
 
Location: Dubuque, Iowa, East Campus ENT/Audiology
 
Benefits Package includes:
  • Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
  • 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
 
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Assist with scheduling and rescheduling patient appointments.
  • Process referrals, faxes, and patient message inquiries.
  • Assist with record collection and chart preparation.
  • Fill out department-specific forms and documents.
  • Assist with minor hearing aid repairs.
  • Instrument sterilization and reprocessing.
  • Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
 
Experience: From three months to one year of similar or related experience.
 
Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Physical Aspects:

Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking – Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling – Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting – Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Fingering – Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling – Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing – Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

Vision – 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction

Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds force constantly to move objects.

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

Assistant to the AVP of Paradigm Education Solutions

Paradigm Education Solutions is looking for a motivated and committed individual to be the assistant to the assistant vice president of Paradigm. This position will work out of our home office in Dubuque, Iowa.

What Will You Do?

This individual is the administrative right hand to the assistant vice president of Paradigm providing administrative support focused on marketing and sales, but also as a secondary support system for Paradigm’s editorial team. The person in this role will need to be highly organized, able to multi-task, think analytically, and adapt to change.

Who is Paradigm Education Solutions?

Paradigm Education Solutions is a division of Kendall Hunt (www.kendallhunt.com), headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Our mission is to provide exceptional technology and instruction that remove barriers to success for learners, educators, and practitioners while equipping individuals with the skills needed to succeed at work and in life. Our learning solutions for computer technology, health careers, business technology, and career development support learners in thousands of post-secondary programs, K-12 institutions, correctional facilities, and workforce programs nationwide. Visit our website at Paradigm to learn more.

Who Do We Need?

Someone who:

  • understands the divisional processes related to product acquisition and development, sales, marketing, implementation, and fulfillment.
  • assumes responsibility for divisional adherence to those processes through monitoring and close collaboration with different divisions.
  • manages the course initiation process for sales opportunities.
  • work with accounting, sales, and the assistant vice president to ensure sales data is accurate.
  • work with inventory control and the assistant vice president to ensure inventory levels are maintained to meet sales needs.
  • serve as a steady and consistent resource to the assistant vice president, the sales team, and the marketing team.
  • possess a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or 3+ years of experience in administrative support or customer service.

Why Us? We Understand it’s More than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

As a division of Kendall Hunt, Paradigm offers:

  • job stability. Kendall Hunt and its family of companies have been around for over 75 years.
  • career growth. Gain great experience to advance into higher roles. Many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies.
  • affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
  • a generous company match on a 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing.
  • a generous PTO package at hire, plus paid holidays.
  • scholarship and tuition reimbursement.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Contract & Equipment Specialist

As a Contract & Equipment Coordinator this role will manage and coordinate contracts and the equipment procurement to ensure organizational efficiency and compliance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Draft contracts for lease purchase, owner-operator, and inside carrier contractors.
  • Ensure accurate data entry in the driver master and unit master databases.
  • Manage the LLC program.
  • Send status notifications when equipment changes occur.
  • Facilitate the conversion of company drivers to lease purchase and vice versa upon request.
  • Administer contact counsel for new drivers.
  • Allocate equipment assignments to new drivers at each orientation location and coordinate equipment for existing drivers.
  • Create amortization schedules for equipment.
  • Audit cost centers, pay codes, and driver and equipment records.
  • Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.
  • Manage the Trick My Truck Program.
  • Coordinate decommissioning truck swaps and grounding equipment upon maintenance requests.
  • Assist drivers with truck payoff coordination.
  • Conduct weekly contract audits with payroll.
  • Assist with training coordinator in upgrading students into equipment.
  • Coordinate decommissioning truck swaps and grounding equipment upon maintenance requests.
  • Assist drivers with truck payoff coordination.
  • Conduct weekly contract audits with payroll.
  • Coordinate loaner vehicles and set up temporary contracts as needed.
  • Collaborate with shop managers to prioritize equipment needs.
  • Prioritize truck swap requests from the request board
  • Archive swap contracts within tracking systems.
  • Counsel drivers interested in switching to the lease program.
  • Work with the retention teams to find solutions for drivers.
  • Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Rotational Saturday work from 8am-12pm. 

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, paired with relevant professional experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy and energy.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
  • Computer proficiency and ability to navigate between multiple programs.
  • Demonstrates an” All In to Win” attitude and displays self-motivation and a strong desire to learn within an unpredictable environment.

Company Overview
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.

With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.

Assistant Professor Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Position Summary:

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department seeks multiple new full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate engineering courses and labs, engaging in professional development activities, and providing services to the department and the university. The department is seeking candidates with the desire and ability to teach a broad range of mechanical engineering   courses. Primary consideration will be given to candidates with a willingness to develop courses in emerging areas of Manufacturing and to teach Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Materials, and Design of Machine Elements.  Secondary consideration will be given to those who can also teach Engineering Modeling & Design and Mechanisms and Machines. Candidates with strong backgrounds in other areas may be considered.  Please see the curriculum as listed in the catalog.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a 9-month academic appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin System has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance and Trailing Partners Engagement Program are available.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The primary duty will be teaching undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering in different modalities.  Mechanical engineering faculty members are expected to participate in curriculum development, academic assessment, and professional development which among other things may include undergraduate research and scholarly activities, as well as university/community service. Mechanical engineering faculty serve as academic advisors and are expected to work with colleagues across campus in cross-disciplinary collaborations outside the classroom. Additionally, faculty may have the opportunity to teach graduate level courses as part of our online MS Engineering program.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, applicants must respond to all required qualifications.

  • PhD in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, earned by June 2026. ABD candidates will be considered if dissertation is completed by anticipated start date of position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related fields
  • Ability to utilize pedagogies that are proven to increase students’ engagement and retention.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Record of professional development, or willingness to develop in areas related to teaching, research, or scholarly work.

About Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Mechanical Engineering is the largest major at UW-Platteville. It currently has 20 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 7 instructional academic staff serving approximately 1000 students and graduating about 190 annually. The program is primarily based on the Platteville campus, with an additional 60-100 students enrolled through the online, asynchronous Platteville Engineering Partnership (PEP) Program. Our department offers a hands-on, experiential education, and our graduates are highly sought after across Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and beyond. We maintain strong, long-standing partnerships with the industry throughout the region.

The program is housed in a new state-of-the-art engineering facility. The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department emphasizes interdisciplinary coursework, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and modern inclusive pedagogy. We are a student-centered program committed to accessible undergraduate education, effective teaching practices, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Anticipated starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  This position is benefit-eligible.

About the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science:

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department is in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS). The College of EMS serves about 2,500 undergraduate students and 70 graduate students.

The College of EMS’s values are provided below:

We, the employees of the College of EMS, value being a key player in our undergraduate students’ success:

  • We value teaching excellence, continuously improving our teaching skills, creating engaging learning environments, and implementing known best practices in STEM education
  • We value nurturing a culture of care toward our students and our colleagues
  • We value the university’s goal of serving students with a wide range of preparation, and we meet our students where they are
  • We value high standards to prepare our students for the rigors of the STEM workplace
  • We value providing job-ready skills to our students through authentic, applied, and hands-on learning experiences

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master’s programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice, and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin’s largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting February 2, 2026. Priority will be given to applications received by February 15, 2026, but will remain open until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

  • Letter of application addressing the position summary and all required qualifications
  • A statement of teaching philosophy
  • A current curriculum vitae
  • Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.

QUESTIONS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO:

Dr. John Obielodan,

Chair, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Email: obielodanj@uwplatt.edu

Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator supports the mission and goals of the Dean of Students Office at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville by providing general leadership to student life and assisting in defining, interpreting, and implementing goals and objectives for the Dean of Students office. The Assistant Dean of Students is responsible for serving as the Title IX Coordinator for the university, assisting with student conduct, and delivering services to students that promote their academic and personal development. The salary for this position is $80,000.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Title IX Coordinator:

  • Serve as the institution’s designated Title IX Coordinator
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for Title IX complaints
  • Conduct intake meetings, coordinate with the Deputy Title IX coordinators, investigators, and communicate with parties through the Title IX process

Administration:

  • Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and division objectives.
  • Participates in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and ombuds services.
  • Serve as the unit liaison among internal and external stakeholder groups and representing the interests of the division, in the absence of the Dean and/or Associate Dean.
  • Assist in the evaluation of unit program and service effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement.
  • Provide support to the Dean of Students in the areas of: Campus risk management, advocacy and issue resolution, administrative needs to include office management in the absence of the Dean of Students, development and programming to increase awareness of current campus issues, serving on university committees

Conduct:

  • Serve as one of the primary student conduct officers for UW-Platteville main campus and UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County.
  • Understand the responsibilities of implementing, monitoring, and enforcing campus policies and codes of conduct.
  • Serve as a resource for staff, faculty, and students regarding the implementation of campus policies and codes of conduct.
  • Monitor student compliance with sanctions and conditions mandated as a result of misconduct findings.

Required Qualifications:

  • Extensive background and experience in Title IX
  • Two years of professional experience in a higher education or related environment.
  • Experience adjudicating conduct in a fair and educational manner.
  • Experience with crisis intervention/campus risk management.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, written, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of, commitment to, or experience with underrepresented groups and initiatives that enhance inclusive environments.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers baccalaureate and master’s programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin’s largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Application Deadline:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 9, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

  • Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
  • A curriculum vitae or resume

 

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

  • Amber Monroe, Dean of Students
  • Email: monroea@uwplatt.edu