DEFIANCE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

· Defiance County Engineer – Tax Map Drafter

· Defiance County Environmental Services – Laborer

· Defiance County Commissioners – Deputy County Administrator

· Defiance County Engineer/Highway Garage – CHAMP I

Defiance County Engineer – Tax Map Drafter

The Board of Commissioners of Defiance County, Ohio, is accepting applications for the position of Tax Map Drafter for Defiance County Engineer. This position is a full-time position; Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Full-time employees are entitled to paid holidays, eligible for County health insurance, and earn vacation time. All County employees are participants in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

The primary objective of this position, under the direction of the County Engineer, is to update, revise and accurately maintain information concerning legal descriptions of property, ownership, parcel identification numbers, addresses, and to draft associated maps, including base maps for the County Geographical Information System (GIS). Full job description here.

Completion of secondary education with technical training in CADD, drafting or surveying plus related work experience or equivalent combination is required. Must have possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Application forms are available at the Commissioners’ Office, 25600 Elliott Road, Defiance, OH from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and at www.defiance-county.com. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. Submit completed application and resume to:

Sherry Carnahan, County Administrator

c/o Defiance County Commissioners

25600 Elliott Road

Defiance, OH 43512

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Defiance County Environmental Services - Laborer

The Board of Commissioners of Defiance County, Ohio, is accepting applications for the position of Laborer for Defiance County Environmental Services. This position is a full-time position; Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Full-time employees are entitled to paid holidays, eligible for County health insurance, and earn vacation time. All County employees are participants in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

The primary objective of this position, under direction and general supervision of the Director and Assistant Director, is to assist the general public with recycling and litter prevention programs as required by the Solid Waste Management Plan. These include Drop-Off Recycling, School Recycling, Office Recycling, Special Events, Litter Containment and Recycling, Roadside Litter, Adopt-A-Highway (AAH), Scrap Tire Disposal, HHW, Electronics Recycling, etc. The secondary objective of this position is to complete mowing and snow removal duties at defined county facilities. Full job description here.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour.

Sherry Carnahan, County Administrator

c/o Defiance County Commissioners

25600 Elliott Road

Defiance, OH 43512

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Defiance County Commissioners – Deputy County Administrator

The Board of Commissioners of Defiance County, Ohio, is accepting applications for the position of Deputy County Administrator. This position is a full-time position; Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Full-time employees are entitled to paid holidays, eligible for County health insurance, and earn vacation time. All County employees are participants in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

The primary objective of this position is to assist the County Administrator in overseeing the daily operations of county government. This role involves coordinating departmental activities, implementing policies set by the Board of Commissioners, managing projects, and ensuring efficient delivery of public services. The Deputy acts on behalf of the County Administrator in their absence and plays a key leadership role in strategic planning and organizational management. Full job description here.

Completion of secondary education or equivalent plus work related experience and proficiency in using office productivity software is required. Must have general knowledge of human resource management; experience preferred. Must have possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00 per hour.

Application forms are available at the Commissioners’ Office, 25600 Elliott Road, Defiance, OH from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and at www.defiance-county.com. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 30, 2026. Submit completed application and resume to:

Sherry Carnahan, County Administrator

c/o Defiance County Commissioners

25600 Elliott Road

Defiance, OH 43512

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Defiance County Engineer/Highway Garage – CHAMP I

POSITION TITLE: County Highway and Maintenance Person I (CHAMP I)

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Classified (Bargaining Unit)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

JOB OBJECTIVES: Under the general supervision of the Operations Deputy or Assistant, perform labor tasks for the maintenance, construction and repair of county roads, bridges and culverts using hand tools to heavy equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent

An acceptable driving record with ability to obtain a State of Ohio Class A CDL.

Relevant experience in general roadway maintenance and/or experience in the operation of medium to heavy duty trucks is a plus.

Overtime may be required and is a condition of continued employment.

A telephone for call out is required.

Pre-Employment drug screen required.

Applications available at the Engineer’s Office, Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm,

or on our website http://defiance-county.com/engineer/.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Please send application and resume to:

Defiance County Engineer’s Office

510 Court Street, Suite 201

Defiance, OH 43512

Or emailed to engineer@defiancecounty.oh.gov.

No telephone inquiries please.

An Equal Opportunity Employer