Employment

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Employment Opportunities

APPLICATIONS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Salary: $21.00 - $22.85 DOE
Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EQUALIZATION OFFICE

Salary: $16.85 – $18.55 DOE
*Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

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Preferred Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Two years of increasingly responsible related experience. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Benefits Information: Health Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance (county pays 100% premium for employee coverage), SDRS Retirement (6% county match), sick leave, vacation leave, holidays, longevity.

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Applications: Applications may be returned to Paula Barrick at lakeauditor@lake.sd.gov or in person at the Auditor’s Office, 200 E. Center St., Madison, SD 57042. Position is open until filled.

**Description: This position is clerical work in the Equalization Office. Below is a non-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
§Assist the public at the counter as the first point of contact for the office;
§Provide assessment records to property owners, government offices, and public;
§Assist public in completing and processing of required forms;
§Answer phones and respond to emails;
§Prepare correspondence, documents, forms, and reports;
§Organize, file, and retrieve documents, correspondence, and reports;
§Establish and maintain computerized and hard copy file systems;
§Use software utilized by the office;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
§Knowledge of Microsoft programs;
§Skill in proper phone technique and etiquette;
§Skill in operating necessary computer programs software and equipment;
§Skill in maintaining accurate records;
§Ability to work effectively with public on phone and in person;
§Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
§Ability to meet county’s driving standards.

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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

Plat Deadline 11/17
Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Complete Plats due for the 12/2/25 meeting

CUP/Variance Deadline 11/10
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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