Facilities & Purchasing Operations Specialist

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 59,483 - 74,293; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Administrative Services Division in Pierre seeks an Operational Resources Specialist to manage property operations across multiple state facilities, coordinate maintenance, vendor relations, and procurement, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to state standards.

You will lead facility projects, oversee asset verification and lifecycle processes, perform cost-benefit analyses, and collaborate with division accountants and other

Responsibilities

• Manage property operations for DLR facilities, including facility operations, contract management, and vendor relations.
• Identify systemic property issues and recommend solutions to leadership.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and relocation of staff and assets across offices.
• Lead facility-related projects, including timelines, vendor coordination, and issue resolution.
• Develop and enforce operational policies and procedures affecting multiple divisions, ensuring compliance with state standards.
• Conduct annual ADA compliance reviews.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory management, asset verification, and technology lifecycle processes.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses when making expensive decisions, consulting with leadership as needed.
• Collaborate with building designees, division accountants, and other state agencies on leases.

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Administrative Services Division in Pierre seeks an Operational Resources Specialist to manage property operations across multiple state facilities, coordinate maintenance, vendor relations, and procurement, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to state standards.

You will lead facility projects, oversee asset verification and lifecycle processes, perform cost-benefit analyses, and collaborate with division accountants and other