Job Openings

The Stanley County Commission is now accepting applications for the position of Stanley County Director of Equalization. This position is appointed by the County Commission and is responsible for the discovery, lists and values of all real property within Stanley County for property taxation purposes. This includes identifying properties to be appraised to determine market value of taxable properties, using methods such as field inspection, conducting on sight inspections of residential, mobile homes, commercial, industrial, and agricultural classes of property, structural measurements, calculation, and sales analysis.

The Director of Equalization is required to have or obtain a Certified Assessor Appraiser (CAA) designation within one year of appointment. Strong computer knowledge is necessary to use the County software system. Applicants must also become familiar with numerous State laws concerning taxable properties, and have the ability to read and understand legal descriptions, plats and the soil survey system. This position interacts with the community and outside entities so the applicant must have the ability to interact well with the public.

The Director of Equalization also acts as the Stanley County Planning & Zoning Administrator. This includes: accept applications for building permits, variances, rezoning and administers the county zoning and floodplain ordinances; responsible for facilitating P&Z Board meetings; and coordination with the County Commission.

Starting salary will be between $45,000 and $47,500, DOQ, with benefits. Closing June 23, 2023.

Please submit an application and resume with references, to Stanley Auditor, PO Box 595, Fort Pierre, SD 57532; or drop off at the Stanley County Courthouse, 08 E 2nd Avenue, Fort Pierre.

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The Stanley County Commission is now accepting applications for the position of Stanley County Director of Equalization Assistant. Self-motivated and reliable. Requires customer service skills, accuracy, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, problem solve, complete tasks with a deadline, work independently and as a team. Answer telephone, route calls, handle mail/e-mail, filing, data entry, make copies, scan documents, mailings, correspondence, bill customers and perform other office duties as needed. Must be able to communicate both oral and in writing, to review, evaluate, analyze data, and prepare reports, work with figures to gather, compare and summarize data from a variety of sources. Skilled in operating office equipment, experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Access.

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm (CT). Must have a high school diploma or GED certification. Requires a valid driver’s license. Starting wage is $17.50/hour, DOQ, with health and life insurance and SD retirement.

Please submit an application and resume with references, to Stanley County Auditor, PO Box 595, Fort Pierre, SD 57532; or drop off at the Stanley County Courthouse, 08 East 2nd Avenue, Fort Pierre.

Closing June 23, 2023.

Physical address

Stanley County Courthouse
08 E 2nd Avenue
Fort Pierre SD 57532

Mailing Address

Stanley County Courthouse
Auditors Office
PO Box 595
Fort Pierre SD 57532

Phone

605-223-7780