Employment

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1Employment Opportunities

APPLICATIONS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Commission Administrative Officer
Salary: Starting $25.35 DOE
Commission Administrative Officer Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - FIELD STAFF APPRAISER
Salary: Starting $19.00 DOE
Field Staff Appraiser Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PARALEGAL- VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANT
Paralegal Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Salary: Starting $27.00 (Non CDL) - $29.00 (With CDL) DOE
Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - 9-1-1 DISPATCHER
Salary: Min Starting Wage of $21.06/hr
9-1-1 Dispatcher Job Description
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Notice: Any posted position may be closed or extended at any particular time during the application period, at the discretion of Lake County.

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, affectional preference, marital or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can I learn more about a specific open position?

    For questions about positions with Lake County, please contact the Commission Office at 605-256-7600.

  • How many positions may I apply for at one time?

    You may apply for any open positions, but each position that you are applying for must be clearly indicated on the application.

  • What types of benefits are offered?

    Full-time positions include a generous benefits package including: SD Retirement System; Health Insurance; Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Vacation Leave; Sick Leave; and Holiday Leave.

  • Can I send my resume to the Lake County Human Resource Specialist for future open positions?

    Lake County will not accept resumes or any other type of employment-interest documents from individuals who seek County employment when there is no current open announcement. Please do not submit an application or resume for a position that is not open for recruitment.

  • How does the County recruit and fill open positions?

    The County has several methods of recruiting qualified applicants to fill open positions within the County. These include promotion from within, transfer from within, open announcement and advertisement, or at the discretion of the Commission, an open position may be filled with no advertising.

Staff

VACANT

Human Resources Specialist

Contact Information

Main Office

Address:
Lake County Human Resource Specialist
200 E Center St
Madison SD 57042

Phone:
605-256-7600

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Announcements

Real Estate & Mobile Home Taxes - Second Half
Thursday, October 1, 2026

Second half property taxes are due by October 31. Please bring your tax notices with you. Tax payments must be made for the exact amount only.
Tax payments may be sent to the Treasurer's Office at 200 E. Center St, Madison, SD 57042 and MUST be postmarked by October 31. Please send your tax stubs to ensure proper credit to the correct parcels of land.
Please note: Payments received or postmarked after October 31st will reflect a late fee and interest.
Application for Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption Due on 11/1
Thursday, October 1, 2026

Application must be made and submitted to the Director of Equalization on or before November 1.
Riparian Buffer Strip Deadline - 10/15
Thursday, October 1, 2026

Applications are due to the Director of Equalization's office on or before October 15. Per SDCL 10-6-116, landowners may receive a reduction in property value of 40 percent of any eligible riparian buffer strip. The law specifies 575 lake listings and 11,000 miles of streams that are eligible.
Road Closure
Tuesday, September 29, 2026

463rd Ave between 234th St and 231st St will be closed until further notice.
Voter Registration Deadline
Friday, September 11, 2026

Voter registration for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, will close on October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

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