TOWN CLERK/TREASURER

Rome, WI (pop. 3,111; summer pop. 15,000+). A picturesque, family-friendly community and one of Wisconsin’s premiere vacation and outdoor-activity areas, the Town of Rome is seeking a professional Town Clerk/Treasurer to continue its tradition of financial excellence following the retirement of its long-time incumbent. The Town desires a team-oriented individual with strong financial management skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Located 100 miles north of Madison and 200 miles east of the Twin Cities, Rome is a vibrant blend of old and new, including world-class golf courses, a growing year-round trail system for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ATV/UTV and much more. The Town Center offers fun for the whole family, with mini golf, a splash pad, and new or planned recreational amenities that will include a bandshell, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts. Home to the Tri-Lakes, Rome offers an outstanding quality of life for its residents and visitors while balancing growth and progress, all while maintaining its rural charm.

This position is a working manager in a small office and will be responsible for performing and overseeing all aspects of managing the Town’s treasury and financial reporting functions, revenue collection, and various licensing functions. In addition, the position serves as the Town’s records custodian and supports the Town Board’s agenda preparation, elections, and other proceedings. The position performs all statutory duties of Town Clerk and Town Treasurer as outlined in Wisconsin state law. With a combined budget of $8.2 million and a 2022 assessed value of $739 million, the Town has a collaborative workforce of 24 full-time employees, plus more than 60 part-time and paid-on-call personnel providing Town services.

Candidates should have:

• Considerable knowledge of municipal financial management, including investment of funds, accounting, payroll, billing, and financial record keeping.
• Five (5) years’ experience in municipal financial management, code of ordinances, election procedures and records retention/release preferred.
• Should be proficient and comfortable with business and financial technology necessary to successfully perform job duties.
• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred; the Town will consider any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Clerk/Treasurer.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

The Clerk/Treasurer is appointed by the Town Board and works under the Town Administrator’s direction. Salary of the position is budgeted for $68,871 for FY 23/24 plus an excellent benefits package and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.  Open until filled with the first review of applications on May 8, 2023. Candidates should submit resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to Jami Gebert, Town Administrator, at gebert@romewi.com or 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457. Tel:  715-325-8025.

Dyracuse Recreational Area Attendant Position Description

The Town of Rome is seeking individuals to work at Dyracuse Recreational Area as Attendants on a part-time basis from May through the end of October. Personnel are required to work both weekdays and weekends on rotation and must be at least 18 years of age. The rate of pay for this position is $15.00 an hour.

Attendants must be able to work with figures and handle money, communicate effectively with the public, provide excellent customer service, handle emergency situations, and maintain control of park use by enforcing the rules set forth.

Attendants must be physically able to perform the job duties; walking and/or climbing on uneven terrain, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Attendants must hold a valid drivers license.

Interested applicants should complete a Town of Rome Employment Application and send to Jami Gebert, Administrator, gebert@romewi.com.  Applications will be accepted until all position(s) filled.  

The Town of Rome is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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