Jefferson County
Jefferson County is situated in south-central Wisconsin and is bordered by the counties of Dodge, Dane, Rock, Walworth and Waukesha. Our county covers a land area of 557 square miles with an additional 25.73 square miles of water area, which includes five major rivers and 35 lakes. It is also comprised of 16 townships, 5 villages, and 6 cities, which includes a portion of the cities of Watertown and Whitewater and the village of Cambridge. The county seat is located in the city of Jefferson, a city of approximately 8,000 residents. At the 2010 census the County’s population was 83,686, a 13% increase in population from 2000 to 2010Jefferson County is situated in south-central Wisconsin and is bordered by the counties of Dodge, Dane, Rock, Walworth and Waukesha. Our county covers a land area of 557 square miles with an additional 25.73 square miles of water area, which includes five major rivers and 35 lakes. It is also comprised of 16 townships, 5 villages, and 6 cities, which includes a portion of the cities of Watertown and Whitewater and the village of Cambridge. The county seat is located in the city of Jefferson, a city of approximately 8,000 residents. At the 2010 census the County’s population was 83,686, a 13% increase in population from 2000 to 2010.
Ideally situated between the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee and Madison, Jefferson County offers a pleasant mixture of urban and rural life. With easy access via the I-94 and I-90 highway system, the County is characterized by rich agricultural areas, thriving family-oriented communities, diversified manufacturing and highly valued natural resource features.
Jefferson County has many historic sites dating back to the early 1800’s. They reflect the rich history and architecture of the past. Historical sites of interest include: the famous Octagon House and America’s First Kindergarten in Watertown, the one-of-a-kind National Dairy Shrine and Hoard Historical Museum, the Panther Intaglio mound, the Old Fort in Fort Atkinson, the archaeologically significant Indian Mounds and Trail County Park along Lake Koshkonong, the Jefferson Historical Museum, and the Aztalan Historical Museum adjacent to the Aztalan State Park.
For additional information regarding Jefferson County and its amenities please visit these websites:
www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com
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Zoning/Onsite Waste Management Technician
Jefferson, Wisconsin
This position will be responsible for implementing the 3-year maintenance program for septic systems. In addition, they will review and issue sanitary and zoning permits, and complete on-site inspections. The position will assist the County...
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Jefferson, Wisconsin
Jefferson County's Highway Department works diligently to keep our roads safe by upgrading, repairing, and maintaining 390 lane-miles of State Highways (100 lane-miles are located on Interstate Highway 94), 521 lane-miles of County Trunk Hi...
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Janesville, Wisconsin
ABOUT THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County's Highway Department works diligently to keep our roads safe by upgrading, repairing, and maintaining 390 lane-miles of State Highways (100 lane-miles are located on Intersta...
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Janesville, Wisconsin
ABOUT THE COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS) OF JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County's Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program within the Human Services department provides a flexible array of individualized community-based psycho-s...
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Watercraft Inspector for Clean Boats and Clean Waters Program
Jefferson, Wisconsin
WHAT YOU WILL DO The Watercraft Inspector role is to achieve aquatic invasive species prevention and education on Rock Lake during the summer season. As a Watercraft Inspector, you will increase awareness of aquatic invasive species by shar...
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Jefferson, Wisconsin
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a dedicated and experienced law enforcement professional to serve as a Detective Sergeant. This leadership role is integral in supervising criminal investigations, ensuring public safety, and...
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Madison, Wisconsin
Deputy Clerk II Explore. Thrive. Belong. Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson ...
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Deputy Clerk II Explore. Thrive. Belong. Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson ...
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Janesville, Wisconsin
Deputy Clerk II Explore. Thrive. Belong. Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson ...
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Janesville, Wisconsin
ABOUT THE ECONOMIC SUPPORT DIVISION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY The Economic Support Division within Jefferson County Human Services serves Jefferson County residents who are low income, faced with an economic setback, and/or need additional financ...
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