Grant County

Administrator

The Administrator is responsible for performing general and specific administrative duties for the County, including planning, organizing and coordinating activities relating to Grant County.

The duties include:

  • Serve as the assistant to the County Commissioners, performing a variety of administrative functions:
    • Preparing and maintaining written correspondence (including emails) for the Commission.
    • Formulating policies and procedures for Commission approval.
    • Reviewing expense and revenue reports each month and providing overviews and insights to the Commission.
    • Acts as the public relations liaison, including coordinating the resolution of citizen complaints as directed by the Commission.
    • Preparing and following up for County Commission Board meetings including posting public notices, preparing agenda and board packets, and completing any necessary follow-up correspondence.
    • Prepare budgets as Administrator for various departments, including the technology budget.
  • Administer and oversee general Human Resource function throughout the County including, but not limited to:
    • Maintenance and administration of the Personnel Manual and the County Benefit Summary Booklet.
    • Updating of job descriptions.
    • Filing Worker’s Compensation claims.
    • Maintenance of health insurance and benefit programs for the County including aspects of health and benefit programs.
  • Administer and oversee the County’s Poor Relief program and obligations under SDCL 28-13
  • Administer and oversee general Information Technology functions throughout the County including, contracts with software/hardware vendors and technical support with managed service provider and website administration.
  • Manage the claim process for buildings, county vehicles and liability claims.
  • Coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor and Building Commissioner on building issues and maintenance.
  • Responsible for the liquor and malt beverage licensing applications and renewals.

Kevin Owen

Kevin Owen Grant County SD Admin

210 E 5th Ave., Milbank, SD 57252

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

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