Employment

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1Employment Opportunities

APPLICATIONS

EMPLOYMENT OPERTUNITY - FIELD APPRAISER
Equalization Field Appraiser

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Salary: $21.00 - $22.85 DOE
Heavy Equipment Operator Job Description

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

CUP/Variance Deadline 1/26/26
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Complete applications due for the 2/17/26 Meeting
County Offices Closed
Monday, January 12, 2026

County Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr day.
Veterans Service Officer - Out of Office
Friday, January 2, 2026

The Lake County Veterans Service Officer will be out of the office January 6-16, 2026.

January - License Plate Renewal A/B
Thursday, January 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with A or B.
February - License Plate Renewal C/D/E
Thursday, January 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that beings with C or D or E.
Plat deadline 1/19/26
Thursday, January 1, 2026

Complete Plats due for 2/3/2026 meeting

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