Village Of Sussex : Sussex News & Notes For January 2022

Press release from the Village of Sussex:

01/12/2022 12:47 PM

Curbside Christmas Tree Collection: January 3-28

• Staff will make several passes through the Village to collect Christmas trees.
• Please remove all decorations from the tree and place it at the curb.
• DO NOT place the tree in a plastic bag.

Assessor Office Hours

Date:      Thursday, January 13
Time:     10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Where:   Civic Center

Associated Appraisal Consultants, the contracted Assessor for the Village of Sussex, will hold office hours at the Civic Center. This is a chance for residents to meet with the assessor with questions about their most recent tax bill and assessment. No appointment needed; walk-ins welcomed. Questions? Call Sam Liebert, Village Clerk, at (262) 246-5200.

Library SPARK Sessions (Collaborative Design Experience) 

Date:    Thursday & Friday, January 13 & 14
Time:   9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Pauline Haass Public Library

Stop by any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on January 13 and 14 to talk with architects about features and services you want to see in the updated library. 

Library Public Advisory Task Force

FEH DESIGN team will present the created concepts. Citizens will be able to offer their opinions and help influence and choose the best design. Join us in person or on Zoom [meeting ID: 594-144-0811].

Date:     Thursday, January 13 & Friday, January 14
Time:    6  to 7:30  p.m.
Where:  Pauline Haass Public Library

Be a part of the Pauline Haass Public Library planning effort to develop library solutions to meet current and future needs! Join In-person or via Zoom [Meeting id: 594-144-0811] Monday, January 31

Date:    Monday, January 31
Time:    6  to 7:30  p.m.
Where:  Pauline Haass Public Library

Sledding Party

Date:     Saturday, January 29
Time:    1 to 3 p.m.
Where:  Village Park

This event is a blast and it is free to participants of all ages! Grab your sled, toboggan or tube and join us for a sledding party! Feeling competitive? Join us for a snowman building competition at 2 p.m. Cookies and hot cocoa provided by Quad.

Civic Center Ice Rink

The Civic Center Ice Rink is now OPEN (weather permitting).

• Skating hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Restrooms are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days per week.
• The rink is always open skate; there are no designated times for specific skating activities.
• Bring your own skates. 
• Ice rink status updates are posted on social media and our website.
• Please do not use the rink when it is closed.

Now Hiring!

The Village is hiring for several positions, including two key leadership positions. Learn more about all open positions and apply on our website (villagesussex.org/hiring).

Community Development Director:  The Community Development Director will lead a team charged with implementing the Village’s economic development, zoning code enforcement, land use planning, and building inspection functions. The position requires graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in economic development, planning, or similar field. A master’s degree is preferred. Five years of progressively responsible work experience in a related position and supervisory experience is required. A comparable amount of work experience may be considered in lieu of education. The starting annual salary is $85,000, or higher depending on qualifications. The Village’s benefit package is competitive and includes Wisconsin Retirement System, deferred compensation match, health and dental insurance, and support for professional development.

Finance Director:  The Village is looking for a Finance Director to train under and ultimately replace our current Finance Director who plans to retire in early 2023 after 30+ years with the Village. The Finance Director is a highly responsible managerial position serving on the Village’s Management Team and reporting directly to the Village Administrator. Qualifications: A CPA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, plus five years of public financial management experience, preferably in a manager role. The starting annual salary is $94,000, or higher depending on qualifications. The Village’s benefit package is competitive and includes Wisconsin Retirement System, deferred compensation match, health and dental insurance, and support for professional development.

Rental Attendant (part time): Rental Attendants are tasked with providing on-site support and excellent customer service to renters at the Civic Center and The Grove, primarily on the weekends. The position assists renters with equipment needs, set-up questions, locating necessary items/supplies and some light cleaning activities. When not directly assisting a renter, the Rental Attendants may be assigned other work, such as cleaning.  This position offers an extremely flexible schedule for those looking to make some extra money, but aren't able to commit to a set schedule or specific number of hours weekly. The starting wage is $15/hour.

Election Inspector (Poll Worker) (part time):  Election Inspectors work either a morning shift, afternoon shift or all day. Those working a morning shift or all day typically start at 6:30 a.m. Those working an afternoon shift or all day work until all reports are completed and voting numbers are reconciled, approximately 9:30 p.m. Elections with large voter turnout may require more time to sort ballots and process reports at end of day. To be an Election Inspector in Sussex, a person must be a US Citizen, resident of Waukesha County, at least 16 years of age, not currently serving a sentence including incarceration, parole, probation or extended supervision for a felony conviction; or not be otherwise disqualified from voting and be able to read and write fluently in the English language.

Firefighter/Paramedic (part time): These positions are part-time paid on premise. Shifts are 12 hours (06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00) and there is a weekend/holiday commitment. Part-time positions are limited to two (2) 12-hour shifts per week (24 hours total). Minimum qualifications for the position are: 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED, possession of a valid driver's license with a good driving record, a current State of Wisconsin EMT or Paramedic license, State of Wisconsin Firefighter I, and State of Wisconsin Driver/Operator-Pumper. The pay rate starts at $17.00 per hour for Firefighter/Paramedic, $14.98 per hour for Firefighter/EMT-A, and $14.29 per hour for Firefighter/EMT-B. An additional $0.25 per hour is paid on top of this base salary for each of the following certifications: Driver/Operator - Pumper, Driver/Operator - Aerial, Firefighter II, Emergency Services Instructor, and Fire Inspector.

Summer 2022 Seasonal Positions: 

Day Camp Counselor: Counselors will assist the Day Camp Coordinator with the planning, organization and implementation of weekly camp activities to create a high quality experience for every camper. Work begins in early June and ends in late August, depending on seasonal employee availability. Applicants must be 18 or older. Hours: Counselors are needed Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Each Counselor will work on a rotational basis each week to cover the hours needed for Day Camp. Individual work schedules (days/times) will be distributed weekly. Wage: $11/hour

Parks Maintenance Technician: Work 32-40 hours per week for the summer of 2022. Duties include, but are not limited to, mowing, trimming, weeding, cleaning park restrooms, athletic field prep, painting, mulching, garbage removal, event set-up/take-down, special event staffing (particularly for the 4th of July) and assistance with a variety of park projects. Weekend work will be required on a rotating basis. The starting wage is $12 per hour. Work will be available May through August, but specific start and end dates are flexible and dependent on the employees availability. A valid driver’s license is required. High school students with valid work permit will be considered.

Grass Cutter:   Work 30-35 hours per week from April through October. Duties include, but are not limited to, operating an 11-foot mower, operating a zero-turn mower, and light maintenance on these mowers. Typical hours are 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Starting wage is $13.00 per hour. A valid driver’s license is required.

Mark Your Calendar

• Spring Break Hunt: March 21-25
• Egg Drop & Story Hop: Saturday, April 9
• Spring Story Walk:  April 9-May 1
• Arbor Day 5K Run/Walk:  Saturday, April 30

Learn more about our special events on our website. 

This press release was produced by the Village of Sussex. The views expressed here are the author’s own.