Description

In charge of constructing, maintaining and repairing all of South Dakota's 24,000 miles of county roads and 3,500 bridges. Highway Superintendents, in many cases, also maintain the township roads in their county. In each county, the Highway Superintendent is charged with the direction and supervision of work and keeps record of costs. The Superintendent must approve all bills associated with county road maintenance before payment. Payment for work on county road systems is made from the county road and bridge fund. Also directly involved with planning and development to make responsible decisions that are the best for the county now and long term. Maintain roads, infrastructure and the Public ROW as well as serve as a peace officer to uphold the law related to property, environment, and county ordinance. The Weed and Pest department is also under my supervision and work hand in hand with the highway department to protect the ROW, State, and Federal land from invasive plant species, and unwanted pests the most responsible way. Also have authority over private land to make sure landowners are educated and taking care of weed and pests to minimize spreading to others property. Work directly with the DOT, DANR, USFS, BLM, municipalities, school district, and businesses within the county to create and maintain a safe environment and highway system that the taxpayers can use for many years. We also work with Emergency Management and respond to emergencies that are weather and road related.

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