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Village receives over 50 applications for clerk's job
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By Andrew Kuehl
akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
KEWASKUM- Village officials did not have a shortage of applicants to choose from when it comes to choosing who will fill the job of village clerk/deputy treasurer. Officials have already narrowed the field down to 12 and will conduct interviews Friday, August 3.
Village Administrator Jay Shambeau, who currently fulfills the role of village clerk, reported that 51 people applied for the position. Kewaskum residents applying for the job totaled 13, nine of them village residents. A residency requirement is not being enforced for the position.
According to the job description released by the village, the clerk position, under the supervision of the Village Administrator, is responsible for a variety of routine and complex supervisory, clerical, and administrative work of the Village. This position directs and coordinates the activities of a number of functions including maintenance of public records, elections, Committee and Board meeting procedures, and official minute taking duties. The position is also responsible for performing the functions of the Village Treasurer in the Treasurer’s absence.
Shambeau noted that the position of Deputy Treasurer was added shortly before posting the position so that current village treasurer Janet Knops, who has served for over 20 years in the capacity, would have assistance due to the growth of the daily tasks performed by herself. The hire is also made so that the village would not be without someone knowing the village’s financial status in the event of Knops’ absence.
Shambeau stated that depending on how interviews go on August 3, potential candidates could enter a testing phase in mid-August. From that point the top two could be brought before the village board and a decision would be made. He hoped to offer the position to one of the candidates by the beginning of September so that person could begin mid-month.
“I was very pleased with the amount of qualifications and level of experience the candidates brought to the table,” stated Shambeau, who also said he believed the position would generate a fair amount of interest in the community.
The clerk would receive an annual salary between $36,003 and $41,383. The non-union position will come from $51,767 in funds appropriated in the 2007 general budget for an “Engineer Liaison.” This amount is being used for the clerk’s position and newly hired building inspector/zoning administrator Chad Cook.
Cook’s salary was originally to be self-funded from revenue generated by building permits, however because he is not certified in the field, the village continues to pay Gordon Hoffmann until Cook is certified.
Shambeau was originally hired to carry out the role of clerk however, he will be taking a more active role in administrative duties, village planning and engineering.
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