Operational Resources Specialist

State of South Dakota; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 81,778,000 - 102,181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 medical plan choices

Paid vacation 15 days

Paid sick leave 14 days

Paid holidays 11

6% retirement plan match

Well-being program

Job summary

The State of South Dakota is seeking an Operational Resources Specialist to manage property operations and coordinate all purchases for the Department of Labor and Regulation. You’ll oversee facilities, vendor relations, and asset management while ensuring compliance with state standards and ADA requirements.

You will lead cross‑divisional projects, develop policies, and work with leadership to optimize budget, timelines, and resource usage across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• Experience managing projects, timelines, budgets, and vendors.
• Familiarity with state procurement and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP software (e.g., BISON).
• Ability to draft policies, reports, and contracts.
• Knowledge of ADA compliance, facility operations, and space allocation.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Project management

Procurement knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP software (BISON)

Policy drafting

ADA compliance knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BISON ERP

Job description

Job ID: 37504

Agency: Department of Labor & Regulation (DLR) - Administrative Services Division

Location: Pierre or Aberdeen, SD Strongly preferred. Will consider Sioux Falls or Rapid City, SD.

Salary: $28.54 - $35.66/hr, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: J

Closing Date: 09/24/2026

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Administrative Services Division is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Operational Resources Specialist to join our team in Pierre, SD. This position is responsible for managing property operations across multiple facilities around the State, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources, and supporting the Department’s mission. This position is also responsible for coordinating all purchases in DLR.

Duties & 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.

As public servants, we promote economic opportunity and financial security for individuals and businesses. This position offers an opportunity for rewarding, public service work with the benefit of a fantastic benefits package. Live, play, and prosper in beautiful South Dakota!

The State of South Dakota offers an excellent benefits package that includes 4 medical plan choices, 15 days paid vacation, 14 days paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, paid family leave, 6% retirement plan match, well-being program, and so much more! Learn more about State benefits at https://www.sd.gov/bhra.

Ideal candidate would have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

• strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally.
• ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• experience managing projects, timelines, budgets, and vendors, being able to coordinate across divisions and agencies.
• familiarity with state procurement and financial analysis.
• proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Enterprise Resource Programs (e.g., BISON), or other asset management or technology procurement software.
• ability to draft policies, reports, and contracts.
• knowledge of ADA compliance, facility operations, and space allocation.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire. The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"