Washington County Planning and Parks Administrator Jay Shambeau has been confirmed as one of the finalists for the West Bend city administrator job.
Watch for an announcement Monday as the city releases the names of the foue finalist candidates. According to Mayor Kraig Sadownikow about 29 people applied for the post. The city has been working with GovHR USA to fill the position.
The starting salary range: $95,000–$125,000 +/-DOQ.
The council is expected to review the candidates in the coming weeks. A final appointment is expected by mid-August.
Shambeau has been with Washington County since 2014. Shambeau had been Calumet County Administrator from June 2008 – April 2014 and prior to that he was Village Administrator in Kewaskum from July 2006 – June 2008.
The West Bend city administrator position opened in April after former city administrator T.J. Justice was tagged with felony charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution. Justice’s next hearing is August 12 in Waukesha County Court. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.