The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for future openings for Deputy Sheriff.   Full time, entry-level, sworn officer position, WI Retirement System non-protective class, with opportunities for overtime and promotion. Starts at $22.22/hr, plus benefit package.    Qualifications:  U.S. Citizenship, no prior felony convictions, valid Drivers License, 2 year associate degree or a minimum of 60 fully accredited college level credits, and be of “good character” as established by a thorough background investigation. 

APPLY: For Employment application, see below or stop in at the Ozaukee County Human Resources Depart. 121 W. Main Street, Port Washington, WI   53074.   Application cutoff: 4:00 pm on 05/22/13.

Qualified candidates must attend and successfully pass a written exam on Tuesday, June 4^th, 2013, 5:00 p.m. at Grafton High School, 1950 Washington Street (Hwy 60), Grafton, WI.  (The test given will be the I/O Solutions “NCJOSI ²” exam, (National Criminal Justice Officer).  

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Ozaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ozaukee County – Planning and Parks Department

Parks Maintenance Worker

 Title:  Parks Maintenance Worker – Limited Term Employee (LTE) – Ozaukee County

Sponsoring Agency:  Ozaukee County – Planning and Parks Department

Position Summary:  The Parks Maintenance Worker provides general maintenance support for the Parks and Trails Divisions of the Ozaukee County – Planning and Parks Department.  Employment will be seasonal to part-time with a pay range from $8.00 - $12.00/hour, depending on experience.  Proposed starting date is April/May 2013. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to enroll in an AmeriCorps Education Award Program (EAP) administered through the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps. EAP participants successfully completing at least 300 hours of applicable environmental stewardship activities are eligible to receive $1,175, which can be used to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education, pay for educational training, and to repay qualified student loans.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Parks Maintenance Worker will assist the Parks Caretakers, Parks Superintendent and Planning and Parks Director with most aspects related to the Parks and Trails Divisions within the Department including, but not limited to:

1)     Assist with mowing grass; weed trimming; tree and shrub planting, trimming, removal or pruning; litter and garbage pick-up; bathroom cleaning; empty/clean fire pits and grills; clean shelters and buildings (e.g. windows, floors); wood splitting; and raking (branches, leaves, soil, sand, wood chips, etc.).

2)     Assist with trail and grounds maintenance including wood chipping; move soil, sand, rocks and other materials; painting; picnic table and fence repairs and maintenance; open/close park gates; use backpack leaf blower; retrieve trail usage and survey data; assist in special construction projects; install fences and signage; and assist with taking GPS information at the County Parks and Trails.

3)     Assist with the tree inventories (e.g. Emerald Ash Borer, Gypsy Moth); assist with environmental monitoring projects; assist with invasive species removal and management; assist in minor equipment and building repairs; and other general parks grounds and buildings maintenance tasks.

4)     Operate light grounds maintenance equipment as required (e.g. mowers, weedeaters, utility carts).  Operate hand tools as necessary for trimming and/or removing invasive species. Clean and maintain equipment as indicated by Parks Superintendent or Park Caretaker.

5)     Assist in parks and trails maintenance or perform other tasks as scheduled by the Parks Superintendent or Park Caretaker.  May be given direction by the Planning and Parks Specialist and/or Planning and Parks Director.

6)     Maintain a record of daily activities and provide a summary of work accomplishments as directed by your Supervisor.

Education and Skills Required:

High school attendance or diploma.  Experience in parks, golf courses, or other recreation maintenance or farm experience.  Outdoor work experience preferred.  Experience with horticulture, grounds maintenance, landscaping, environment, forestry, ecology and/or related fields.  Working knowledge of small equipment and hand tools.  Ability to work with limited supervision, independently establish priorities and complete tasks.  Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license required.

How to Apply:

Send a County employment application form (see below) and current resume (if available) to the Ozaukee County Human Resources Department, 121 West Main Street, P.O. Box 994, Port Washington, WI 53074.

Deadline:  Applications will be received and reviewed on an on-going until available positions are filled, but must be received by May 31, 2013.

Comment: Successful candidates may have the opportunity to enroll in an AmeriCorps Education Award Program (EAP) administered through the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps. EAP participants successfully completing at least 300 hours of applicable environmental stewardship activities are eligible to receive $1,175, which can be used to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education, pay for educational training, and to repay qualified student loans.

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