Sturtevant Hammering Out Administrator Contract, Hiring Office Help

It's been six months since Sturtevant Village Clerk Mary Cole was given the title of Interim Administrator, but the transition is going so well, she'll soon officially be the Village Administrator.

Trustees at the continual committee meeting last week praised the way Cole has moved fully into the leadership role with a first pivotal project by .

"I am very satisfied with your performance, especially the way you handled things with UNFI," Trustee John Johnson told Cole. "As far as I'm concerned, we should remove the 'Interim' tag and give you the job."

Cole told board members the position is challenging, but one she is more than ready to tackle.

"I love the challenge and I wouldn't trade it for the world," she said.

Trustee Chris Larsen, chair of the Administrative, Personnel, Policy and Legal Committee, confirmed that Village Attorney Tim Pruitt is working on the language in order to put Cole under contract, similar to the one the village had with former Administrator Mark Janiuk.

Board members want to be sure Cole can hold the position with a title that is effectively three positions rolled into one: Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer.

"We're sure this will be fine, but we want to make sure Mary and the village are both protected," Larsen said.

He is also impressed with the way Cole has transitioned.

"I'm happy we could promote from within and that we're having a smooth transition unlike in other communities," Larsen added.

Part-time position open

To make sure village business is getting done and to move some tasks off Cole's plate, Sturtevant is looking to hire someone part-time. The successful candidate will work in the front office.

"It's just 20 hours a week, but this person will really help keep operations running smoothly," Cole said.

Applications are being accepted until Feb. 1. Here is the ad the village is running:

The Village of Sturtevant, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking a qualified person for the position of Office Assistant. This is a part time (approximately 20 hours per week) position. Duties include, but are not limited to, clerical and filing duties, assisting at the front counter, and the implementation of special projects. The position reports to the Village Administrator. Starting salary is $12.00/hour. Applicants must have a high school degree or GED, 2+ years clerical experience. The successful candidate will have office experience, preferably within a municipal government setting, strong computer skills including knowledge of skill in Microsoft Word, Office. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. An Associate Degree in secretarial or related field is desired. Additional years of relevant experience can be substituted for the associate degree.

Resumes should be sent to the Village Administrator at the Sturtevant Village Hall 2801-89th Street, Sturtevant, WI, 53177 by mail or in person during regular business hours or by email to villageadmin@sturtevant-wi.gov and will be accepted through the close of business on Friday, February 1, 2013.