Deputy Clerk - Town of Brookfield

Position Objectives:

Are you ready to take your career to new heights in an exciting and vibrant community? The Town of Brookfield is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our exceptional team! At the Town of Brookfield, we value our employees and offer a stimulating work environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you're passionate about public service and looking for a rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with reception duties by answering phones and providing services at the front counter.

• Review, maintain and update the Town’s website content.
• Prepare and post agendas and minutes for assigned committees. 
• Attend assigned committee and board meetings.

• Assist the Clerk with elections.

• Assist with the licensing for the Town in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes and municipal code.
• Perform all other functions and duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to retain confidentiality of town employment, personnel, and financial matters.
• Proficiency in software programs. Caselle is a bonus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and their applications.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to manage time well, be highly organized, and plan work assignments effectively.
• Capable of meeting and dealing with public in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to establish successful working relationships.

The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Work is performed in an office setting. The applicant is occasionally required to:

•          Sit, stand, walk, and kneel.
•          Lift, carry, push/pull up to 25 pounds.
•          Work under time pressures such as frequent “rush” jobs, urgent deadlines, etc.
•          Work under distractions such as telephone calls and other disruptions.

Desirable Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Certification from Wisconsin Municipal Clerk’s Association (WMCA), International Institute for Municipal Clerks (IIMC), or able to obtain within five (5) years of hire is required.
• Training from the Wisconsin Election Commission (WEC) on election administration and WISVOTE, or obtain within one month of hire.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Hold a Notary Public, or obtain within 1 month of hire.
• Pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Benefits:

• Optional medical insurance available immediately upon hiring.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

• Dental and Vision insurance provided by the Town.

• Enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

• Life insurance options.
• Optional deferred compensation.

Please contact Human Resources, Wendy Mills with questions at (262)796-3788 or accounting@townofbrookfield.com. Interested candidates should submit resumes to accounting@townofbrookfield.com.