Citizen Requested to Serve on the Meade County Weed and Pest Board

Meade County is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the Meade County Weed and Pest Board.

One (1) Opening
Appointment is for a Three (3) Year Term
Appointment will be effective February 2018
Residents of Unit 2 (see attached map) are eligible to apply
Compensation: $100 per meeting plus mileage reimbursement

Purpose: The Meade County Weed and Pest Board is responsible for the implementation of an integrated management plan for invasive species throughout the County.

Scope of Work: The duties of the Meade County Weed and Pest Board are to control the spread of invasive species on County Right-of-Ways and to assist private landowners and major stakeholders with proper management techniques and strategies.

The Weed and Pest Board manages staff/budget (cooperative effort with county commission) to implement the County program and coordinates activities with local / state / federal agencies.

Individuals who want to be considered for an appointment are asked to fill out a Citizen Interest Application (click link) form and submit same to the Meade County Board of Commissioners, 1300 Sherman Street, STE 212, Sturgis, SD 57785. Citizen Interest Application available via Human Resource Office. https://www.meadecounty.org/human-resources-forms

All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2018.

Contact: Jerry W. Derr, HR Director @ 605.720.1625 / jderr@meadecounty.org