Meade County Launches Veteran Employment Initiative

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 18, 2012

CONTACT: Jerry Derr at 605-720-1625

Meade County Launches Veteran Employment Initiative

Sturgis, SD - The Meade County Board of Commissioners expand a cooperative initiative with the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - in an effort to hire veterans.

The “Veteran in the Woods” initiative is funded by the BLM and will fall under Meade County’s current Firewise program. The primary goal of this Community Wildfire Protection effort is to reduce the risk from wildfire to life, property, and critical infrastructure.

Veterans will be hired and trained to facilitate this effort by working with private landowners on the education and implementation of fire/fuel mitigation efforts. The primary scope of work will find the veterans being trained on cutting, thinning, and removing trees on private land while at the same time educating the public on the need for same.

Meade County is vested in working with our current and returning veterans who are entering back into the private sector after serving our country.

Veterans who want to be considered are asked to fill out a Meade County employment application form and submit same to the Meade County Human Resource Office, 1300 Sherman Street, STE 212, Sturgis, SD 57785. Applications are available at: www.meadecounty.org via the Human Resources Office webpage. 

Citizens Requested to Serve on the Meade County Planning Board

CLOSED -- NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Sturgis, SD - The Meade County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the Meade County Planning Board.  

• Two (2) Openings are Available
• Appointments are for a Five (5) Year Term  
• Appointment will be effective January 2013
• All Residents of Meade County are Eligible

The Meade County Planning Board is a seven-member advisory Board whose members are appointed by the Meade County Board of Commissioners.

The Planning Board is tasked with ensuring the county ordinances are implemented consistently and offers oversight to the growth, planning, and development activities in the County.  This Board makes recommendations to the Meade County Commission regarding planning functions and procedures.  

Regular meetings of the County Planning Board are held on the third Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Individuals who want to be considered for an appointment are asked to fill out a Citizen Interest Application form and submit same to the Meade County Board of Commissioners, 1300 Sherman Street, STE 212, Sturgis, SD 57785.  Citizen Interest Application available at: www.meadecounty.org via Human Resources Office.

All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2012.

Job Opening - Fire Mitigation Specialist

Employment Opportunity:  Job #12-09 / FIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST
Posting Type:  Open Announcement
Closing Date:  CLOSED -- NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Starting Wage:  $14.12 per Hour / Short-Term Employee
Application Procedures:  Please submit a Meade County application and resume to:

Human Resources / 1300 Sherman Street, Suite 212 / Sturgis, SD  57785

FIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST

General Statement of Duties

Under the direct supervisor of the Fire Mitigation Coordinator, is responsible for the marking, thinning, and removal of trees from private land owner’s property who are participating in the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise Communities Program.  

This is a jobs training employment effort for Veteran qualified individuals based on federal funding.

Job Opening - Fire Mitigation Coordinator

Employment Opportunity:  Job #12-08 / FIRE MITIGATION COORDINATOR
Posting Type:  Open Announcement
Closing Date:  CLOSED -- NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Starting Wage:  $15.04 per Hour / Full Time with Full Benefit Package
Application Procedures:  Please submit a Meade County application and resume to:

Human Resources / 1300 Sherman Street, Suite 212 / Sturgis, SD  57785

FIRE MITIGATION COORDINATOR

General Statement of Duties

Is responsible for advancing the efforts of fire mitigation within Meade County under the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Firewise Communities Program.

This is a jobs training employment effort for Veteran qualified individuals based on federal funding.

Meade County 4-H Achievement Days Results

The Meade County 4-H Achievement Days were held August 17-19 at the Meade County Fair Building and Western Dakota Antique Club, Sturgis. 4-Hers exhibited a total of 575 exhibits at this year's fair.

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Meade County Receives Awards from SD Association of County Commissioners

On September 18, 2012, the South Dakota Association of County Commissioners awarded Meade County with the following awards:

Commissioner Gary Cammack, Commissioner Robert Heidgerken, Commissioner Vice Chairperson Doreen Creed, Commission Assistant Jerry Derr, Assistant Valerie Martin, Commissioner Chairperson Alan Aker, Commissioner Linda Rausch

"Outstanding County Service Award" to the Meade County Commission for the implementation of BoardDocs.  BoardDocs is a web-based system that allows immediate public access to the Commission's meetings, documents, and policies and procedures.

"Outstanding County Service Award" for an employee to Jerry Derr and Valerie Martin for their implementation of a new county website offering the public timely and accurate information regarding county business.

"County Achievement Award - Honorable Mention" to Meade County for their renovation of the Erskine Office Building.

Commissioner Gary Cammack, Commissioner Robert Heidgerken, Highway Superintendent Ken McGirr, Commissioner Chairperson Alan Aker, Commissioner Linda Rausch, Commissioner Vice Chairperson Doreen Creed"Loss Control/Safety Achievement Award - Gold Level" to the Meade County Highway Department.