Program Assistant

Program Assistant I – State of South Dakota

Agency: Department of Labor & Regulation – Electrical Commission

Location: Pierre, SD

Salary: $20.89–$23.49 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

Pay Grade: G

Employment Type: Full‑time, 40‑hour work week

The South Dakota Electrical Commission seeks a motivated self‑starter for the role of Program Assistant I. Responsibilities include licensing and permitting tasks and other duties related to these processes. The position may also assist other boards or commissions as needed.

Excellent customer service and business English skills—including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to work with modern office equipment, practices, and procedures. Strong prioritization skills to ensure timely and accurate completion of work with an emphasis on attention to detail.

• Licensing best practices
• Technology and applying standard processes to new technology
• Public relations and customer service

• Type accurately in correspondence
• Proofread and edit rough copy for grammar, spelling, syntax, and style
• Organize and coordinate activities
• Research and compile data
• Screen documents against requirements, compare with established references, and verify accuracy and completeness

• Communicate concisely and effectively
• Read and comprehend written materials
• Accurately record, file, and transmit information
• Accomplish assigned professional tasks
• Exercise tact, patience, and discretion with diverse individuals
• Screen calls, take messages, greet clients, and refer people
• Sort and file documents
• Enter information from documents into spreadsheets and databases
• Adapt to change and initiate improvements in assigned work activities
• Work cooperatively with others to promote a friendly work climate and achieve shared goals

• No nights or weekends – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Health insurance (low & high deductible single and family plans)
• Well‑being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Basic life insurance coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Vacation leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid family leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption)
• Military leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods

To be considered, please attach your resume. Veterans’ preference is available per ARSD 55:10:02:08. If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, submit the certificate with your application—although it is not required.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All hired individuals must verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete Form I‑9. E‑Verify will be used upon hire. The position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

Contact:
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources – Telephone:  – Email: careers.us – /workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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