Clerical/Secretary: The Fall River County State’s Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a permanent full-time clerical/secretary. Applicant must have excellent customer service, computer, and typing, written and verbal communication skills. Preferred if applicant is familiar with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Work day is 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Starting Salary is $9.50/hour. Position has full benefits: health insurance, SD retirement, annual & sick leave. Submit applications to the State’s Attorney, 906 N. River St. Ste. 301, Hot Springs, SD. Position open until filled.

See employment page for more information.

Remember that the 1st half of taxes (and all special assessments) are due by April 30th which is next week. Those who plan to pay in person at the Treasurer’s office should try to avoid coming from 11:00 to 1:00, or on Fridays as these are the busiest times.

Taxes can also be paid online with a credit card as long as you have your tax bill number.

Assessor: The Fall River County Department of Equalization is accepting applications for a permanent full-time certified assessor. Applicant must have excellent customer service, computer, math, written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to read maps and understand legal descriptions. Applicant must have assessor certification or be willing to obtain. Experience in construction, real estate, or appraisal is a plus. Submit applications to the Department of Equalization. Working day is 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.  Position does require overnight travel a couple times a year for training. Starting wage $12.00/hour for certified assessor, $9.50/hour for uncertified with increase upon certification. Position has full benefits: health insurance, SD retirement, annual & sick leave.  Deadline is May 6.

Check out our Employment page for more information and applications.

PIERRE, S.D. – The unseen voices who answer those emergency calls will be honored next week in South Dakota.

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 10-16.  Each year, the second week of April is dedicated to men and women who serve as Public Safety telecommunicators and 9-1-1 dispatchers

“Until you need them, you don’t understand or appreciate their importance,” says State 9-1-1 Coordinator Shawnie Rechtenbaugh. “But when you have an emergency, whether it is a fire or safety issue, the telecommunicators and dispatchers are there on the other end of the phone line, waiting to help.”

In South Dakota, there is an estimated 380 telecommunicators and dispatchers serving at various levels.   They are the ones who help bring together first responders during an emergency.

“Their job is an incredibly demanding one,” says Rechtenbaugh. “They work extended shifts under constant and stressful demands. But they are always there, serving those in time of need.”

For more information about the South Dakota’s telecommunication efforts, visit http://dps.sd.gov/sd_911/ and http://dps.sd.gov/enforcement/state_radio_dispatch/.

The state 9-1-1 office is part of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.