Employment
Open Positions
*The Village of Maple Bluff is an equal opportunity employer.*
Administration
Resident Services Specialist / Clerk of Courts
Job Announcement
Resident Services Specialist / Clerk of Courts
Administration Department
The Village of Maple Bluff is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven professional to serve as its next Resident Services Specialist & Clerk of Courts. This is a full-time exempt position that plays a key role in delivering exceptional resident services, ensuring the effective administration of municipal court functions, and supporting the overall operations of the Village.
The Resident Services Specialist & Clerk of Courts is responsible for managing municipal court operations, coordinating permits, serving as the primary contact for resident inquiries, and leading a variety of communication and administrative initiatives. The position works closely with residents, Village staff, elected officials, and external stakeholders to provide high-quality service and maintain the Village’s tradition of professionalism and responsiveness.
APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2025.
To view the job description, please visit the employment page of the Village of Maple Bluff website at https://villageofmaplebluff.com/employment/, and direct any questions to us by email at info@villageofmaplebluff.com.
To Apply: Submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter to tnystrom@villageofmaplebluff.com.
Note: The most qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an interview panel, and finalists will be selected by Village Committee. Any selected finalist(s) will be required to participate in a comprehensive pre-employment assessment, drug screening, background investigation, and a medical examination before formal appointment by the Administrator and confirmation by the Village Board.
THE VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary ($61K-$70K, dependent upon qualifications)
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
Timeline for Hiring Process:
- Applications Accepted Through: September 3rd, 2025
- Interview Panel for Selected Applicants: September 8th – 12th, 2025
- In-Person Interview and Finalist(s) Selection: September 15th – 23rd, 2025
- Candidate Offer: September 24th – 26th, 2025
- Pre-Employment Assessment: September 29th – October 31st, 2025
- Estimated Starting Date: November 17th, 2025
Administration
Beach Lifeguard
The Village of Maple Bluff is currently accepting applications for the position of Beach Lifeguard. Beach Lifeguards are responsible for controlling the actions of swimmers and program participants, performing appropriate rescues, giving rescue breathing, CPR and first aid when necessary. Interested candidates should be self-motivated, independent workers, energetic, compassionate, and have previous experience of working with youth.
APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH APRIL 1 st , 2025.
To view the job description, please visit the employment page of the Village of Maple Bluff website at https://villageofmadev.wpenginepowered.com/employment, and direct any questions to Natalie Scheer by email at nscheer@villageofmadev.wpenginepowered.com
To Apply: Submit a completed application by mail to the address below or by email to Natalie Scheer at nscheer@villageofmadev.wpenginepowered.com
Village of Maple Bluff
Attention: Parks and Recreation
18 Oxford Place
Madison, WI 53704
Note: The most qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an interview panel. Selected finalists will be required to participate in a comprehensive pre-employment assessment, including interviews, drug screening, medical examination, psychological assessment, a background investigation, and reference checks.
THE VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Highlights of Position: Beach Lifeguards get the opportunity to grow their personal and professional abilities through various tasks. This position can improve one’s leadership qualities and the ability to effectively handle responsibility by supervising swimmers on a beach and in a natural body of water and providing a safe and engaging experience for children between the ages of 7-12 in the Arts & Athletics program. Beach Lifeguard’s interactions with beachgoers enhance one’s communication and social skills.
Timeline for Hiring Process:
- Applications Accepted through April 1st
- Interview Panels for Selected Applicants: TBD
- Anticipated Start Date: June 7th, 2025
Deputy Clerk & Deputy Treasurer
Deputy Clerk & Deputy Treasurer
The Village of Maple Bluff is seeking a qualified and dedicated professional to join our team as the Deputy Clerk & Deputy Treasurer. This essential role provides administrative and financial support to ensure the efficient operation of Village government. It is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Village leadership, residents, and stakeholders to uphold the community’s standards of integrity, trust, and service.
APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 TH , 2025. A HIRE MAY BE MADE IMMEDIATELY UPON THE IDENTIFICATION OF AN OPTIMAL CANDIDATE.
To view the job description, please visit the employment page of the Village of Maple Bluff website at https://villageofmaplebluffcom/employment, and direct any questions to us by email at info@villageofmadev.wpenginepowered.com.
To Apply: Submit a completed application, current resume, and cover letter to the address below or by email to tnystrom@villageofmaplebuff.com.
Village of Maple Bluff
Attention: Administrator
18 Oxford Place
Madison, WI 53704
Note: The most qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an interview panel. Selected finalist(s) will be required to participate in a comprehensive pre employment assessment, including interviews, drug screening, medical examination, psychological assessment, a background investigation, and reference checks.
THE VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually, dependent on qualifications.
- Exceptional Health and Dental Insurance options available.
- Insurance Opt-Out: $9,600 opt-out incentive available for covered individuals.
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays each year.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Training programs and certifications.
Timeline for Hiring Process:
- Applications Accepted Through: February 28 th , 2025
- Interview Panels for Selected Applicants: No later than (NLT) March 14 th , 2025
- Finalist Selection and Conditional Offer: NLT March 21st, 2025
- Pre-Employment Assessment: NLT March 21 st , to April 25 th , 2025
- Anticipated Start Date: May 1 st , 2025
Administration
Municipal Services & Recreation Director
The Village of Maple Bluff is seeking a qualified and dedicated professional to join our team as the Deputy Clerk & Deputy Treasurer. This essential role provides administrative and financial support to ensure the efficient operation of Village government. It is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Village leadership, residents, and stakeholders to uphold the community’s standards of integrity, trust, and service.
APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 TH , 2025. A HIRE MAY BE MADE IMMEDIATELY UPON THE IDENTIFICATION OF AN OPTIMAL CANDIDATE.
To view the job description, please visit the employment page of the Village of Maple Bluff website at https://villageofmaplebluff com/employment, and direct any questions to us by email at info@villageofmaplebluff.c m.
To Apply: Submit a completed application, current resume, and cover letter to the address below
or by email to tnystrom@villageofmadev.wpenginepowered.com.
Village of Maple Bluff
Attention: Administrator
18 Oxford Place
Madison, WI 53704
Note: The most qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an interview panel. Selected
finalist(s) will be required to participate in a comprehensive pre-employment assessment,
including interviews, drug screening, medical examination, psychological assessment, a
background investigation, and reference checks.
THE VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually, dependent on qualifications.
- Exceptional Health and Dental Insurance options available.
- Insurance Opt-Out: $9,600 opt-out incentive available for covered individuals.
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays each year.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Training programs and certifications.
Timeline for Hiring Process:
- Applications Accepted Through: February 28 th , 2025
- Interview Panels for Selected Applicants: No later than (NLT) March 14 th , 2025
- Finalist Selection and Conditional Offer: NLT March 21st, 2025
- Pre-Employment Assessment: NLT March 21 st , to April 25 th , 2025
- Anticipated Start Date: May 1 st , 2025
Fire Rescue Department
Fire Chief / EMS Director
Job Announcement
Fire Chief / EMS Director
Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department
The Village of Maple Bluff is seeking a proven, community-focused leader to serve as its next Fire Chief / EMS Director. This is a contract position through January 31, 2027, with the opportunity for continuation based on successful completion of a probationary period and alignment with the future needs of the Village. This is a full-time exempt position that typically works an administrative schedule—Monday through Friday—and provides other service coverage as operationally necessary.
The Fire Chief leads a dedicated, combination Fire/EMS department and plays a pivotal role in maintaining a tradition of high-quality emergency services. The Chief will guide the department through a strategic evaluation period, including efforts to objectively compare the value and sustainability of the Maple Bluff Fire Department to potential alternatives—specifically a proposal from the City of Madison Fire Department to assume Fire and EMS services for the Village. The selected candidate must bring operational expertise, leadership maturity, and the ability to objectively evaluate and advocate for what best serves the interests of our independent and distinguished lakeside community.
APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2025.
To view the job description, please visit the employment page of the Village of Maple Bluff website at https://villageofmaplebluff.com/employment/, and direct any questions to us by email at info@villageofmaplebluff.com.
To Apply: Submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter to tnystrom@villageofmaplebluff.com.
Note: The most qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an interview panel, and finalists will be selected by Village Committee. Any selected finalist(s) will be required to participate in a comprehensive pre-employment assessment, psychological exam, drug screening, background investigation, and a medical examination before formal appointment by the Administrator and confirmation by the Village Board.
THE VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary ($90K-$103K, dependent upon qualifications)
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
Timeline for Hiring Process:
- Applications Accepted Through: September 3rd, 2025
- Virtual Interview for Selected Applicants: September 8th – 12th, 2025
- In-Person Interview and Finalist(s) Selection: September 15th – 23rd, 2025
- Candidate Offer: September 24th – 26th, 2025
- Pre-Employment Assessment: September 29th – October 31st, 2025
- Estimated Starting Date: November 17th, 2025
FD Paid-On-Call Firefighter or EMT
The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department is currently recruiting for the positions of paid-on-call Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Would you like to be trained to assist in an emergency, and use your free time to help make a difference in our community?
Simply fill out an application and submit it to Assistant Chief Jeff Drager at jdrager@villageofmadev.wpenginepowered.com or deliver to the firehouse. Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to apply:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess valid driver’s license
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
- Live or work within approximately 15 minutes of the MBFD station
FD Auxiliary Member
FD Auxiliary Member
Are you interested in helping our community and the Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department, but don’t necessarily want to become a firefighter? Our Fire Department’s Auxiliary may be perfect for you.
Auxiliary members:
- Assist the fire rescue department association with fund raising
- Provide rehabilitation to personnel during long duration incidents
- Plan and assist with public events
- Promote educational and social goals of the fire department
For additional information about our fire department auxiliary, please contact Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Drager jdrager@villageofmadev.wpenginepowered.com or fill out an application.
Part-Time Duty Officer
The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department is currently accepting applications for part time relief officers. Part time relief officers work as fill in supervisors for MBFD full time staff. Relief officers work a maximum of 1100 hours per year on a fill-in, as needed, basis. Resumes will be accepted continuously and interviews scheduled as needed. For more information, contact at 608-244-3048
TO APPLY: Submit resume and application to Info@villageofmadev.wpenginepowered.com
NOTE: Qualified applicants may be invited to: appear before an oral board, complete psychological exam, drug screening, extensive background investigation, and a medical examination. VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
POSITION SUMMARY
The position involves, but is not limited to, supervision of firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and special rescue incidents. Relief Officers also help ensure compliance with department policies, procedures, and special instructions through the chain of command.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
When necessary, act as Incident Commander of all firefighting, hazardous materials, emergency medical, and rescue operations of the department until relieved by other command staff. Cooperate with other municipal departments and any outside agencies in the resolution of problems.
Encourage a positive attitude among the membership of the fire department at all times. Assist with department activities as needed and work cooperatively with the officers and members of the department to accomplish our mission.
CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Wisconsin Firefighter II Certification required
- State of Wisconsin Advanced EMT License required
- Three (3) years experience as an active firefighter with increasing levels of responsibility required
- Course work towards a fire science degree desirable
- Fire Officer I
- Wisconsin Entry Level Driver/Operator Pumper (or higher)
- Fire officer/incident command experience is highly desirable
- ICS 100 & 200 required. ICS 300 & 400 must be completed within one year
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of firefighting and rescue techniques, emergency medical services operations, and the scientific principles involved in fire suppression and hazardous materials incidents.
- Extensive knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of various types of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of the use of firefighting and emergency medical tools, equipment and apparatus, and an ability to demonstrate their use to others.
- Ability to plan, assign, direct, and supervise personnel and equipment under emergency conditions.
- Demonstrate initiative and exhibit a positive attitude.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with personnel of the fire department, emergency medical service, other village departments, community officials, and the general public.
- Possess good judgment and a calm, experienced, approach to emergency situations.
- Ability to analyze problems, and reach acceptable and workable solutions.
- Demonstrate capability to handle incident command responsibilities.
- The ability to successfully motivate other firefighters.
Police Department
Part-Time Police Officer
It is essential for the Maple Bluff Police Dept. to find people who have the right character traits to work in our community. Integrity, Compassion, Trust, and Dedication are the values at the core of our agency. We have numerous calls for service annually and we utilize our policing philosophies to build trust, promote relationships, and deter crime in our community. Because of the wide variety of assistance police officers must provide within the community along with the complexity of policing, the law enforcement profession presents more challenges than ever. Officers must be able to adapt quickly and problem solve effectively. Education and training are vital to the success of our organization.
Hiring Process:
- Application (DJ-LE 330)
- Oral interviews
- Written Exam
- Psychological profile
- Medical examination
- Drug screening
- Fitness Assessment
- Background investigation
Responsibilities:
- Operate a law enforcement vehicle during emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and on road conditions affected by fog, smoke, rain, ice or snow.
- Exercise appropriate and independent decision making in determining when reasonable suspicion exists to detain, when probable cause exists to arrest and search and when appropriate force may be used gain and maintain control.
- Patrol streets, roads, alleys, business and residential areas of the city enforcing traffic, parking, criminal laws and city ordinances. Checks suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
- Responds to a wide variety of calls for service and investigates domestic violence, thefts, burglaries, assaults, missing children/persons, family disputes, alarms, and other law and ordinance violations.
- Interview witnesses, suspects and victims.
- Prepares full and comprehensive investigative and other types of reports, including sketches.
- Testifies in court using good communication skills.
- Serves warrants and subpoenas. Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of citations, affidavits and warrants.
- Conduct visual and audio surveillance.
- Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
- Detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions.
- Perform rescue functions at emergencies, accidents and disasters, administering first aid, CPR and using an automatic emergency defibrillation unit.
- Proficiently and safely load, unload, aim and fire handguns, shotguns, rifles and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions, while under stressful conditions.
- Perform all lawful assignments as prescribed by the Chief of Police or his designee and perform miscellaneous services as required by state law, city ordinance and department policy.
Submit Completed Applications and Resumes To:
Tanner Nystrom
Chief of Maple Bluff Police Department
18 Oxford Place
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608-244-1430
email: tnystrom@villageofmadev.wpenginepowered.com