Total Voters: 286
Terri Jo Bruch - 200 (Winner)
Richard J. Armstrong - 95
Mark Bruch - 200 (Winner)
Scott Hymans - 83
Britton Blair - 226 (Winner)
Edward C. Miller - 126 (Winner)
Rebecca Porter-Watson - 130 (Winner)
Nicole Skouge - 112
CLOSED POSITION
CLOSED POSITION
PLANNER
Employment Opportunity: Job # 20-7
Posting Type: Open Announcement
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Starting Wage: $17.21 per hour
Full-Time Position: 40 Hours per week / Full Benefit Package
Application Procedures: Please submit a Meade County application (https://www.meadecounty.org/employment-application to: Human Resources / 1300 Sherman Street STE 212 / Sturgis, SD 57785
General Statement of Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of Planning. Responsible for performing technical and professional aspects of planning, ordinance compliance, permitting, FEMA compliance and or GIS mapping and analysis.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
GIS knowledge to create geo-databases, complete geo-processing, extract and analyze data utilizing GIS technology.
Identify properties by use of legal descriptions, maps, review of permits and property appraisal records.
Answer on and off-site inquiries to provide information concerning planning issues and various permitting.
Explain various permitting requirements or platting processes to constituents.
Interview persons familiar with property improvements to accurately analyze all factors affecting compliance to county ordinances and state regulations.
Attend appropriate seminars and training courses as approved by recommendation of the Deputy and approved by the Director.
Perform duties in data management, FEMA and U.S. Census and Building permit reports.
Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.
Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary in Planning and/or the Equalization offices.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience and Education
GIS degree preferred.
Knowledge of county ordinances and state laws governing the Planning procedures for real property.
Knowledgeable with building construction and ICC codes.
Knowledgeable with FEMA requirements in regard to floodplains.
Knowledgeable with math and statistics.
Adaptable to multiple computer programs used by the county.
Knowledge of the layout within Meade County and ability to read and understand legal descriptions.
Ability to work well with others and get along with the general public.
Ability to demonstrate good communication and organizational skills.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Examination, Testing, and Certification:
The Examination, Testing and Certification described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Valid South Dakota Driver’s License.
Successful completion in written and/or oral interviews.
Be certified by SD-DENR in On-Site Wastewater Systems in 90 days
ICC certified for residential and plan examination within 1 year.
Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Absentee Ballots Deadline - June 2, 2020
The Meade County Auditor’s Office reminds everyone that your absentee ballots are due back into the Auditor’s Office by June 2nd, 2020 no later than 7:00 p.m. for them to be counted.
South Dakota Codified Law States “12-19-12. Delivery of absentee ballot to polling place after close of polls. If an absentee ballot is delivered to a polling place after the polls are closed, the absentee ballot may not be counted or opened.”
Meade County does have a drop box located outside of the front doors of the Erskine Administrative Building located at 1300 Sherman Street, Sturgis SD; another drop box is located inside the front entrance of the Erskine Administrative Building or they can also be dropped off at the Meade County Auditor’s Office.
Closed Position
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Employment Opportunity: Job # 20-6
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Starting Wage: $17.21 per Hour/ Full-Time with Full Benefits
Service area: STURGIS
General Statement of Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Highway Superintendent and general supervision of the Assistant Highway Superintendent, is responsible for skilled construction, maintenance and repair work on County roads, related facilities and equipment. Operate any type of equipment over 26,000 lbs
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Operate and perform minor repairs to a variety of vehicles including but not limited to - trucks, dozers, pay-loaders, scrapers, motor graders, tractors, and trailers all used in the repair of County roads and bridges.
Participate with work crews in all aspects of highway maintenance to include asphalt repair, patching, sealing, overlay, crack filling, roller and oiler.
Coordinate operation and maintain section gravel roads to include blading and pulling shoulders, and maintaining ditches and roadways by cutting edges and mowing.
Repair County roads and bridges to include loading and unloading materials, fencing, crack filling and picking up litter as needed.
Remove snow during inclement weather.
Assist in loading and hauling of dirt, gravel, snow and other materials.
Mow grass in County roadway ditches as needed.
Clean and/or assist in draining ditches.
Maintain records of work performed.
Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required.
Attend meetings and seminars as assigned.
Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Education:
High School diploma or G.E.D. certification.
One (1) year of experience in operating trucks, heavy/light equipment and tools associated with construction.
Currently possess or ability to obtain a valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsements.
Broad knowledge of procedures, techniques, and standards applicable to highway and roadway maintenance and construction.
Proficiency in the use of a wide variety of shop tools.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
Ability to work well with others and get along with the general public.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to stand.
The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
Examination, Testing, and Certification:
The Examination, Testing and Certification described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake and tanker endorsements.
Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.
Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Hideaway Hills Subdivision - Sinkhole/Mine
Link to page: https://www.meadecounty.org/hideaway-hills
2020 Elections COVID-19 Public Service Announcement
A message from Meade County Auditor Lisa Schieffer on 2020 elections.
On April 7th, 2020, Meade County Auditor Lisa Schieffer released this PSA regarding elections policies and procedures because of the current COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any questions, please call the Auditor’s Office at 605-347-2360.
