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.

The Chilson Bridge on Old Highway 18 has been deemed unsafe and has therefore been closed to traffic.  With the bridge closure Old Highway 18 is no longer a through road.  Those trying to reach Rocky Ford Rd or Paradise Rd must enter from the Edgemont side.  For addresses on Old Highway 18: to access 28186 or higher enter from the Edgemont side,  to access 27953 or lower enter from the Minnekahta/Hot Springs side.

If you wish to make your voice heard about this issue the Fall River County Commissioners will be looking at proposed solutions at the next commission meeting on April 5th.

The American Red Cross and AmeriCorps will be partnering with Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department and Fall River/Oglala Lakota County Emergency Management to install FREE smoke alarms as part of the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign.

Volunteers will be canvassing predetermined neighborhoods on April 9th from 11pm to 3pm.  Installation appointments can be made by calling 605-342-4010 extension 2176.  See the attached flyer for more information. FLYER