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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – DEPUTY AUDITOR (FULL TIME)
Salary: DOEQ
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Two (2) years of administrative assistant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field plus experience in payroll administration and/or governmental accounting. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
Description:This position is responsible for payroll and benefits, general journal and ledger activity, and election assistance in the Lake County Auditor’s Office.
Benefits Information: Health Insurance (County pays 89% premium for employee coverage), Vision (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), Life Insurance (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), SDRS Retirement (6% county match), Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Holidays, Longevity
Applications: Applicants must complete the Lake County Employment Application. Applications may be completed through the Madison Job Service Office or e-mailed directly to Shelli Gust, Human Resources Specialist at shelligust@lake.sd.gov. Position is open until filled.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – DEPUTY SHERIFF - FULL TIME
Salary: $22.35 per hour DOEQ, with a shift differential – additional $1.00 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on weekday nights (M-TH) and additional $1.50 from 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. on weekend nights (F-SU).
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have graduated from high school or GED equivalent, and possess a valid drivers license. Applicant must possess or be eligible to obtain certification by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy. Successful candidates must submit to a complete physical, background investigation, and drug screening prior to conditional offer of employment.
Description:Perform a variety of functions in providing general law enforcement work to maintain law and order throughout Lake County. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: patrol; investigating illegal or suspicious activities; traffic control; responding to calls for service; security patrols; transporting; serving criminal and civil process; courtroom security; and completing and maintaining accurate records and reports. Hours to be determined, but may include nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts could be rotating.
Benefits Information: Health Insurance (County pays 89% premium for employee coverage), Vision (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), Life Insurance (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), Class B Public Safety Retirement (8% county match), Sick Leave (104 hrs), Vacation Leave (2 WKS), Holidays (15), Longevity
Applications: Applicants must complete the Lake County Employment Application and the South Dakota Law Enforcement Application. Applications may be completed through the Madison Job Service Office or e-mailed directly to Shelli Gust, Human Resources Specialist at shelligust@lake.sd.gov. Position is open until filled.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (FULL TIME)
Salary: Minimum starting wage is $20.85/hr
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Possession of a valid Driver’s License; supplemented by a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 1 year.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating heavy equipment.
Description:This position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy construction grade equipment and trucks utilized in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, and associated structures. This position works under the general supervision of the Highway Superintendent and/or Foreman. This position performs various semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, traffic control devices, warning devices, storm drainage systems, and other related duties. This position will operate a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment.
Benefits Information: Health Insurance (County pays 89% premium for employee coverage), Vision (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), Life Insurance (County pays 100% premium for employee coverage), SDRS Retirement (6% county match), Sick Leave (104 HRS), Vacation Leave (2 WKS), Holidays (15), Longevity
Applications: Applicants must complete the Lake County Employment Application. Applications may be completed through the Madison Job Service Office or e-mailed directly to Shelli Gust, Human Resources Specialist at shelligust@lake.sd.gov. Position is open until filled.
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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.