Chief, Professional Licensing & Policy

South Dakota AG; South Dakota; On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

11 paid holidays

Dental and vision

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) seeks a Director of Professional Licensing to lead professional licensing programs across the department. The role requires strategic thinking, executive leadership, and the ability to ensure efficient service delivery by staff and contractors.

Responsibilities include policy development, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and oversight of licensing agencies. Travel within the state is required; preferred location is Pierre, SD.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience drafting legislation, rules, and policies; lobbying and government relations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft legislation, rules, and policies and provide guidance.
• Engage with stakeholders to address policy changes statewide.
• Oversee budgeting and financial controls for licensing programs.
• Lead licensing agencies and supervise executive directors and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Legislation knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) seeks a Director of Professional Licensing to lead professional licensing programs across the department. The role requires strategic thinking, executive leadership, and the ability to ensure efficient service delivery by staff and contractors.

Responsibilities include policy development, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and oversight of licensing agencies. Travel within the state is required; preferred location is Pierre, SD.