Program Assistant

State of South Dakota; South Dakota; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent governmental agency in South Dakota is seeking a Program Assistant I who will provide crucial support to enhance safe excavation practices. The selected candidate will oversee scheduling, provide office support, and represent the Board at various meetings, ensuring compliance with key regulations. Ideal candidates will possess excellent organizational skills and knowledge of construction, making this an exciting opportunity in public service.

Benefits

Employee health insurance

Paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Good time management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of construction is beneficial.
• Planning and good organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director and the Board.
• Schedule meetings and attend Damage Prevention Meetings.
• Handle inquiries and complaints from excavators and utilities.

Skills

Time management

Knowledge of construction

Planning

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job ID: 31750

Agency: Public Safety

Location:Statewide - Eastern South Dakota preferred

Salary: $23.82/hr

Pay Grade: G

Closing Date: 06/25/2025

South Dakota 811 works with excavators and utilities across the state to promote safe excavation practices, knowledge and compliance of South Dakota 811 laws. This position is required to understand the one call process and associated technologies, plan meetings for excavators and utilities companies and represent the Board at industry meetings and events. This position will provide administrative support to the Board of Directors, 811's Executive Director and contractors.

Overview: This position will offer direct support to the Director and the Board by scheduling meetings, providing office support, attending Damage Prevention Meetings, responding to excavators, and utilities regarding One Call laws and regulations.

Job Description

• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, and other documents.
• Plan general member meetings.
• Plan and attend conferences and Board events, to include tech set up.
• Record, transcribe, and post meeting minutes as required.
• Work with the One Call Center to advertise and notice the meetings.
• Office support to Executive Director and Board.
• Schedule meetings, meeting spaces, overnight accommodations, and hybrid meeting setup.
• Work with sponsors regarding Damage Prevention Meetings.
• Work with all South Dakota 811 contractors (One Call Center, product providers, and state entities).
• Respond to questions and calls from anyone excavating in the state, utilities, and safety agencies.
• Attend industry focused conferences and meetings.
• Public speaking and presenting to large groups is required.
• Attend in place of and act on behalf of Executive Director when not available.
• Receive, document, and post alleged law violation complaints received.
• Day to day agency business.
• Overnight travel, in and out of state is required (scheduled dates for 2025 are listed on the Travels List).
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/ .

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• good time management;
• knowledge of construction;
• planning skills;
• good organizational skills.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Microsoft Office products.
  
  

Skill To

• communicate effectively with authority;
• actively listen;
• provide effective conflict resolution.
  
  

Ability To

• travel for meetings discussed above;
• represent South Dakota 811 at industry functions.
  
  

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1RN

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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