Job Opening - Fire Mitigation Specialist

Employment Opportunity:  Job #12-09 / FIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST
Posting Type:  Open Announcement
Closing Date:  CLOSED -- NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Starting Wage:  $14.12 per Hour / Short-Term Employee
Application Procedures:  Please submit a Meade County application and resume to:

Human Resources / 1300 Sherman Street, Suite 212 / Sturgis, SD  57785

FIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST

General Statement of Duties

Under the direct supervisor of the Fire Mitigation Coordinator, is responsible for the marking, thinning, and removal of trees from private land owner’s property who are participating in the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise Communities Program.  

This is a jobs training employment effort for Veteran qualified individuals based on federal funding.

Job Opening - Fire Mitigation Coordinator

Employment Opportunity:  Job #12-08 / FIRE MITIGATION COORDINATOR
Posting Type:  Open Announcement
Closing Date:  CLOSED -- NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Starting Wage:  $15.04 per Hour / Full Time with Full Benefit Package
Application Procedures:  Please submit a Meade County application and resume to:

Human Resources / 1300 Sherman Street, Suite 212 / Sturgis, SD  57785

FIRE MITIGATION COORDINATOR

General Statement of Duties

Is responsible for advancing the efforts of fire mitigation within Meade County under the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Firewise Communities Program.

This is a jobs training employment effort for Veteran qualified individuals based on federal funding.

Meade County 4-H Achievement Days Results

The Meade County 4-H Achievement Days were held August 17-19 at the Meade County Fair Building and Western Dakota Antique Club, Sturgis. 4-Hers exhibited a total of 575 exhibits at this year's fair.

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Meade County Receives Awards from SD Association of County Commissioners

On September 18, 2012, the South Dakota Association of County Commissioners awarded Meade County with the following awards:

Commissioner Gary Cammack, Commissioner Robert Heidgerken, Commissioner Vice Chairperson Doreen Creed, Commission Assistant Jerry Derr, Assistant Valerie Martin, Commissioner Chairperson Alan Aker, Commissioner Linda Rausch

"Outstanding County Service Award" to the Meade County Commission for the implementation of BoardDocs.  BoardDocs is a web-based system that allows immediate public access to the Commission's meetings, documents, and policies and procedures.

"Outstanding County Service Award" for an employee to Jerry Derr and Valerie Martin for their implementation of a new county website offering the public timely and accurate information regarding county business.

"County Achievement Award - Honorable Mention" to Meade County for their renovation of the Erskine Office Building.

Commissioner Gary Cammack, Commissioner Robert Heidgerken, Highway Superintendent Ken McGirr, Commissioner Chairperson Alan Aker, Commissioner Linda Rausch, Commissioner Vice Chairperson Doreen Creed"Loss Control/Safety Achievement Award - Gold Level" to the Meade County Highway Department.

Mr. Charles Boswell, Meade County Veteran of the Month - October 2012

It is my honor to introduce the Meade County Veteran of the Month for the month of October - Mr. Charles Boswell.

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"The Bug Stops Here" in Meade County

Meade County is aggressively fighting the Mountain Pine Beetle.  Join our campaign by spreading the word and making your tax-deductible donation today.

The Bug Stops Here!