The City of Oconto Recycling Center will be CLOSED on Wednesday, December 24, 2014.  We apologize for an inconvenience this may cause.  Have a Merry Christmas!

RECYCYLING PICK-UP

CITY OF OCONTO (Christmas week)

There will be no recycling pick-up on Wednesday Dec. 24^th & Thursday Dec. 25^th.

All residents that would normally get picked up on Wednesday Dec. 24^th will get picked up on Monday Dec. 22nd

All residents that would normally get picked up on Thursday Dec. 25^th will get picked up on Tuesday Dec. 23^rd  

Pick-up for residents on Friday Dec. 26^th will remain the same

Jeremy Wusterbarth

Superintendent of PublicWorks & Utilities

City of Oconto

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department

Employment Opportunities

The City of Oconto Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for the position of Parks Working Foreman (40 hours per week).  The salary range for this position is $11.96-$12.46 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus an excellent benefits package.

The Parks Department is also accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Laborer (35-37 hours per week).  The salary range for the position is $11.46-$11.96 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Both positions require a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.  Applications, along with a job description and additional qualifications, can be picked up at Oconto City Hall, 1210 Main Street, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  The deadline to turn in the applications will be Friday, December 26, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

John Bostedt

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director

Job Announcement

City of Oconto Police Chief

Police Chief – Oconto, WI (pop. 4,700) located on the Oconto River 30 minutes north of Green Bay is seeking an innovative law enforcement professional with strong leadership and interpersonal skills to lead the Police Department. The Chief, 8 full-time and one part-time officers staff the Oconto Police Department. Ideal candidates would have an Associate’s Degree and ten years of progressive law enforcement experience or a combination of education and experience. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma with ten years of experience in police work, including competence in budget administration and personnel management, a valid Wis. Drivers license, and certification by the Wis. Training and Standards Board. A thorough background check, psychological test, drug screen, and medical exam will be required.  Salary range $57,000 to $67,000 plus an excellent benefit package. The application packet should include a letter of interest, resume and salary requirements, and received before 5:00 PM on December 26, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact policechief@cityofoconto.com or 920-834-7700.  EOE.

Applications may be emailed to policechief@cityofoconto.com or mailed to:

Oconto Police Department

Attn: Chief Ault

1210 Main St.

Oconto, WI 54153

PUBLIC NOTICE OF

2014 VOTING SYSTEM AUDIT

OF THE VOTES CAST ON THE

EAGLE OPTICAL SCANNER

FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 GENERAL ELECTION

Thursday, December 11, 2014

9:00 a.m.

City Council Chambers

Oconto City Hall

1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI  54153

The test is open to the public.

If you are an individual with a disability and need special accommodations while attending these meetings as required by the American with Disabilities Act, please notify City Hall, (920) 834-7711 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting in order to make suitable arrangements.