Langlade County
Antigo, Wisconsin
Summary The Langlade County Corporation Counsel serves as the primary legal advisor for the county's government, providing counsel to the Board of Supervisors, committees, and elected officials on a wide range of municipal matters. This role involves representing the county in diverse civil and regulatory proceedings-such as land use, real estate transactions, and personnel grievances-while also fulfilling state-mandated duties that protect the public interest. These mandates include handling involuntary commitments, paternity and child support cases, and ensuring compliance with Wisconsin's Open Meetings and Public Records laws. Acting as an officer of the court, the Corporation Counsel further supports the Langlade County Circuit Court by managing legal petitions for guardianships and protective placements, ensuring all county operations remain consistent with state statutes and professional standards. As the head of the Office of Corporation Counsel this role supervises office staff, submits annual report of activities to oversight committee, and prepares a department budget. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned. As directed by the County Board, identifies addresses and interprets the substantive and procedural regulations, laws and ordinances affecting an action of the Board, a committee or other county official. Requests formal or informal attorney general opinions, at the discretion of the Board or its designee. Provides legal advice, in the form of a written legal opinion or by other appropriate means, to the County Board, its committees, and county officials. Serves as parliamentarian to the County Board. Interprets and advises the County Board regarding matters of parliamentary procedure, including Robert's Rules of Order. As directed, serves as spokesperson and liaison for the Board, or a sub-unit thereof, in the reporting of county legal activities to the media and/or general public. Attends meetings of the County Board. As necessary and upon timely request, attends committee meetings. Serves as ex-officio (non-voting) of the Health Insurance Trustees Committee and Compensation Matrix Committee. Provides legal assistance to department heads as needed. Researches statutes, ordinances, administrative rules, case law, treatises, and other applicable documents. Identifies factual and legal issues; interviews potential witnesses; conducts discovery via depositions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, or subpoenas. Drafts legal pleadings, such as: summons and complaints, answers, motions, briefs and petitions. Advocates and represents the interests of Langlade County in cases and controversies appearing before a legal tribunal. When appropriate, seeks post-judgment relief and/or appellate review. Reviews and drafts legal documents including but not limited to: contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, leases, offers to purchase real estate, deeds, resolutions, ordinances, and legal opinions. As directed by the County Board or its designee, negotiates settlement of cases and controversies prior to litigation including but not limited to: claims against the county, contract and land ownership disputes. As directed by the County Board or Personnel Committee and/or County Administrator, provides assistance in labor contract and grievance arbitration hearings; workers compensation and unemployment compensation hearings; employee discharge hearings; and other administrative hearings before the State and Federal agencies. Performs any other legal duties as may be assigned by the County Board, the Executive Committee or the County Administrator. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience • Juris Doctor degree conferred from an accredited school of law. • One to three years practicing law with related experience in municipal law; or a commitment to practice as government lawyer with equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. • "Certificate of Admission to the Bar", admitted to practice law in the State of Wisconsin. • Admitted to practice before the federal district courts in Wisconsin. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of laws, regulations and legal procedures applicable to the activities of county government. • Knowledge of the rules of civil procedure, and rules of evidence. • Ability to maintain license to practice through compliance with continuing education and other licensure requirements. • Ability to discharge the duties of the Office of Corporation Counsel in a professional and responsible manner, consistent with the behavior of similar professionals within the community, and in conformance with the rules of professional responsibility. • Ability to tactfully render objective advice within the political arena of competing interests and pressures. • Ability to manage an office and professional staff. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to analyze a problem quickly and render advice within a limited time-frame. • Ability to understand, develop and apply legal theories; and to communicate opinions to decision-makers. • Ability to represent the County's interests and respond accordingly to unique and diverse legal actions. • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, peers, officials, and the general public. • Thorough knowledge of local government administration. • Ability to communicate effectively with the County Board, State, elected officials, department heads, contracted service providers, attorneys and the general public, verbally and in writing. • Ability to develop, recommend and implement plans and programs; objectively evaluate progress with meeting goals and timetables. • Ability to analyze County organizational structure and apply management principles in order to maintain efficient and effective services to the general public. • Ability to assign, supervise and review the work of others. • Ability to provide guidance to County personnel. • Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents, including Worker's Compensation, insurance and other reports, union grievances, contracts, job applications, resumes, personnel records, performance evaluations, Federal, State and County laws, policy and procedure manuals, Court and arbitration decisions, etc. • Ability to prepare a variety of documents, including evaluations, policy and procedure manuals, resolutions and ordinances, etc. • Ability to negotiate contracts, record and deliver information, explain procedures and follow instructions. 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Summary The Langlade County Corporation Counsel serves as the primary legal advisor for the county's government, providing counsel to the Board of Supervisors, committees, and elected officials on a wide range of municipal matters. This role involves representing the county in diverse civil and regulatory proceedings-such as land use, real estate transactions, and personnel grievances-while also fulfilling state-mandated duties that protect the public interest. These mandates include handling involuntary commitments, paternity and child support cases, and ensuring compliance with Wisconsin's Open Meetings and Public Records laws. Acting as an officer of the court, the Corporation Counsel further supports the Langlade County Circuit Court by managing legal petitions for guardianships and protective placements, ensuring all county operations remain consistent with state statutes and professional standards. As the head of the Office of Corporation Counsel this role supervises office staff, submits annual report of activities to oversight committee, and prepares a department budget. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned. As directed by the County Board, identifies addresses and interprets the substantive and procedural regulations, laws and ordinances affecting an action of the Board, a committee or other county official. Requests formal or informal attorney general opinions, at the discretion of the Board or its designee. Provides legal advice, in the form of a written legal opinion or by other appropriate means, to the County Board, its committees, and county officials. Serves as parliamentarian to the County Board. Interprets and advises the County Board regarding matters of parliamentary procedure, including Robert's Rules of Order. As directed, serves as spokesperson and liaison for the Board, or a sub-unit thereof, in the reporting of county legal activities to the media and/or general public. Attends meetings of the County Board. As necessary and upon timely request, attends committee meetings. Serves as ex-officio (non-voting) of the Health Insurance Trustees Committee and Compensation Matrix Committee. Provides legal assistance to department heads as needed. Researches statutes, ordinances, administrative rules, case law, treatises, and other applicable documents. Identifies factual and legal issues; interviews potential witnesses; conducts discovery via depositions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, or subpoenas. Drafts legal pleadings, such as: summons and complaints, answers, motions, briefs and petitions. Advocates and represents the interests of Langlade County in cases and controversies appearing before a legal tribunal. When appropriate, seeks post-judgment relief and/or appellate review. Reviews and drafts legal documents including but not limited to: contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, leases, offers to purchase real estate, deeds, resolutions, ordinances, and legal opinions. As directed by the County Board or its designee, negotiates settlement of cases and controversies prior to litigation including but not limited to: claims against the county, contract and land ownership disputes. As directed by the County Board or Personnel Committee and/or County Administrator, provides assistance in labor contract and grievance arbitration hearings; workers compensation and unemployment compensation hearings; employee discharge hearings; and other administrative hearings before the State and Federal agencies. Performs any other legal duties as may be assigned by the County Board, the Executive Committee or the County Administrator. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience • Juris Doctor degree conferred from an accredited school of law. • One to three years practicing law with related experience in municipal law; or a commitment to practice as government lawyer with equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. • "Certificate of Admission to the Bar", admitted to practice law in the State of Wisconsin. • Admitted to practice before the federal district courts in Wisconsin. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of laws, regulations and legal procedures applicable to the activities of county government. • Knowledge of the rules of civil procedure, and rules of evidence. • Ability to maintain license to practice through compliance with continuing education and other licensure requirements. • Ability to discharge the duties of the Office of Corporation Counsel in a professional and responsible manner, consistent with the behavior of similar professionals within the community, and in conformance with the rules of professional responsibility. • Ability to tactfully render objective advice within the political arena of competing interests and pressures. • Ability to manage an office and professional staff. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to analyze a problem quickly and render advice within a limited time-frame. • Ability to understand, develop and apply legal theories; and to communicate opinions to decision-makers. • Ability to represent the County's interests and respond accordingly to unique and diverse legal actions. • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, peers, officials, and the general public. • Thorough knowledge of local government administration. • Ability to communicate effectively with the County Board, State, elected officials, department heads, contracted service providers, attorneys and the general public, verbally and in writing. • Ability to develop, recommend and implement plans and programs; objectively evaluate progress with meeting goals and timetables. • Ability to analyze County organizational structure and apply management principles in order to maintain efficient and effective services to the general public. • Ability to assign, supervise and review the work of others. • Ability to provide guidance to County personnel. • Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents, including Worker's Compensation, insurance and other reports, union grievances, contracts, job applications, resumes, personnel records, performance evaluations, Federal, State and County laws, policy and procedure manuals, Court and arbitration decisions, etc. • Ability to prepare a variety of documents, including evaluations, policy and procedure manuals, resolutions and ordinances, etc. • Ability to negotiate contracts, record and deliver information, explain procedures and follow instructions. 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Langlade County
Antigo, Wisconsin
Foreman Department: Highway Reports to: Operation Manager Grade/Wage: Starting at $27.10 per hour FLSA Status/Hours: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours per week Revised: 2/2026 Summary This position is responsible for supervising, inspecting, laying-out, and participating in the work of crews engaged in paving projects and construction projects undertaken by the County. As Foreman this position is responsible for directing construction/maintenance operations on State and County trunk highways and local roads including, but not limited to, traffic control, brushing, patching, crack sealing and culvert pipe installation and paving; supervising daily maintenance/greasing and monitoring needs for repair and or service on equipment. Foreman will help instruct employees in the proper operation, safety, and maintenance of Highway Department equipment. Participate in scheduling crews and equipment necessary to complete assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner. Shall perform any other duty, as assigned by the Highway Commissioner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned. Supervise, schedule, the daily operations of all assigned employees and equipment utilized in road construction/maintenance on State and County trunk highways and local roads, including but not limited to: Traffic Control per Wisconsin DOT Construction Manual and MUTCD, preparation of sub-grade including construction, excavation of deleterious materials and placement of borrow. Placement of gravel, topsoil, seeding and erosion control, preparation of surface materials (fine grading) for asphalt pavement. Installation of catch basins and culvert pipe. Brushing, mowing, asphalt patching, crack sealing and asphalt paving. Participate in preparing project estimates by calculating time, equipment, and material costs needed to complete. Keep accurate records of quantities of material, hours of equipment, and hours of employee's labor for each project. Construction stake projects to assure proper location and grades. Oversight of pit operating inventory: load out of aggregates, dumping of salvage materials, stripping of overburden and adherence to safety requirements. Supervise and perform field repair and maintenance service on equipment and work with the Shop Superintendent on major repairs. Construction Foreman will help instruct employees in the proper operations, safety, and maintenance of Highway Department equipment. Required to plow snow, will have assigned plow route to maintain. Coordinate, participate in, and direct employees to comply with safety requirements associated with construction/maintenance operations. This includes making sure that employees supervised by this position wear the provided personal protective equipment. May be called upon to supervise, inspect, layout, and participate in the work of crews engaged in the production of salt sand. Respond to emergency calls 24/7 as necessary. Rotating schedule of weekends on call. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Valid WI driver's license and CDL license with A or B endorsements. High school graduate or equivalent. Must have training and working knowledge of material types and composition, operation of heavy equipment, road construction, and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in road construction and maintenance activities; and other related work, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Technical/vocational degree in construction management with two (2) years of supervisory experience in roadway construction/maintenance, or heavy equipment operation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of road construction and maintenance processes. Ability to use/ learn to use equipment and tools of the type utilized by the Highway Department for highway and road construction. Ability to utilize advisory data and information such as equipment operation and maintenance manuals. Ability to use wrenches or tools needed in the service of machinery and equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction. Ability to exercise good judgment. Ability to organize work and develop work procedures with minimum supervision. Maintain confidentiality. Ability to prepare and maintain records. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Technological Skills Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Physical Demands The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee must have the ability and stamina to travel long distances on foot over sometimes difficult terrain in all types of weather. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee often works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud. Compensation details: 27.1 PI2c4cf8ac01cb-1324
Foreman Department: Highway Reports to: Operation Manager Grade/Wage: Starting at $27.10 per hour FLSA Status/Hours: Non-Exempt, 40 Hours per week Revised: 2/2026 Summary This position is responsible for supervising, inspecting, laying-out, and participating in the work of crews engaged in paving projects and construction projects undertaken by the County. As Foreman this position is responsible for directing construction/maintenance operations on State and County trunk highways and local roads including, but not limited to, traffic control, brushing, patching, crack sealing and culvert pipe installation and paving; supervising daily maintenance/greasing and monitoring needs for repair and or service on equipment. Foreman will help instruct employees in the proper operation, safety, and maintenance of Highway Department equipment. Participate in scheduling crews and equipment necessary to complete assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner. Shall perform any other duty, as assigned by the Highway Commissioner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned. Supervise, schedule, the daily operations of all assigned employees and equipment utilized in road construction/maintenance on State and County trunk highways and local roads, including but not limited to: Traffic Control per Wisconsin DOT Construction Manual and MUTCD, preparation of sub-grade including construction, excavation of deleterious materials and placement of borrow. Placement of gravel, topsoil, seeding and erosion control, preparation of surface materials (fine grading) for asphalt pavement. Installation of catch basins and culvert pipe. Brushing, mowing, asphalt patching, crack sealing and asphalt paving. Participate in preparing project estimates by calculating time, equipment, and material costs needed to complete. Keep accurate records of quantities of material, hours of equipment, and hours of employee's labor for each project. Construction stake projects to assure proper location and grades. Oversight of pit operating inventory: load out of aggregates, dumping of salvage materials, stripping of overburden and adherence to safety requirements. Supervise and perform field repair and maintenance service on equipment and work with the Shop Superintendent on major repairs. Construction Foreman will help instruct employees in the proper operations, safety, and maintenance of Highway Department equipment. Required to plow snow, will have assigned plow route to maintain. Coordinate, participate in, and direct employees to comply with safety requirements associated with construction/maintenance operations. This includes making sure that employees supervised by this position wear the provided personal protective equipment. May be called upon to supervise, inspect, layout, and participate in the work of crews engaged in the production of salt sand. Respond to emergency calls 24/7 as necessary. Rotating schedule of weekends on call. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Valid WI driver's license and CDL license with A or B endorsements. High school graduate or equivalent. Must have training and working knowledge of material types and composition, operation of heavy equipment, road construction, and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in road construction and maintenance activities; and other related work, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Technical/vocational degree in construction management with two (2) years of supervisory experience in roadway construction/maintenance, or heavy equipment operation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of road construction and maintenance processes. Ability to use/ learn to use equipment and tools of the type utilized by the Highway Department for highway and road construction. Ability to utilize advisory data and information such as equipment operation and maintenance manuals. Ability to use wrenches or tools needed in the service of machinery and equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction. Ability to exercise good judgment. Ability to organize work and develop work procedures with minimum supervision. Maintain confidentiality. Ability to prepare and maintain records. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Technological Skills Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Physical Demands The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee must have the ability and stamina to travel long distances on foot over sometimes difficult terrain in all types of weather. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee often works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud. Compensation details: 27.1 PI2c4cf8ac01cb-1324